9788181478146 - Plant Biotechnology Transfer to Developing Countries by Altman (2 results)

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Plant biotechnology has become a priority area for technology transfer in developing countries where production of food feed and fiber is of vital concern Many programs now have sufficient experience to permit anin-depth examination of approaches achievements controversies and anticipated benefits Developing countries are showcased for leading-edge advances as represented by contributions from South Africa Kenya Indonesia Malaysia Thailand China Mexico Brazil and Peru with a foreword form World Food Prize Laureate MS Swaminathan These presentations are augmented by reviews from organizations facilitating plant biotechnology transfer including philanthropic foundations bilateral and multilateralorganizations and other new initiatives Introductory chapters address the subjects of sustainable development regulatory concerns accessibility of resources environmental issues and socio-economic research 332 pp.