Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology
Title | Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 74 |
Release | 2008-06-30 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0309178525 |
Many developing countries are exploring whether biotechnology has a role in addressing national issues such as food security and environmental remediation, and are considering whether the putative benefits of the technology-for example, enabling greater agricultural productivity and stability in the food supply-outweigh concerns that the technology might pose a danger-to biodiversity, health, and local jobs. Some policy leaders worry that their governments are not prepared to take control of this evolving technology and that introducing it into society would be a risky act. Others have suggested that taking no action carries more risk, given the dire need to produce more food. This book reports on an international workshop held to address these issues. Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology: Mapping the Course, organized by the National Research Council on October 24-25, 2004, in Washington, DC, focused on the potential applications of biotechnology and what developing countries might consider as they contemplate adopting biotechnology. Presenters at the workshop described applications of biotechnology that are already proving their utility in both developing and developed countries.
Workshop on Biotechnology in Agriculture
Title | Workshop on Biotechnology in Agriculture PDF eBook |
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Pages | |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Electronic book |
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Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology
Title | Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council (U.S.). Steering Committee on Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology: Mapping the Course |
Publisher | National Academy Press |
Pages | 61 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 9780309120777 |
Many developing countries are exploring whether biotechnology has a role in addressing national issues such as food security and environmental remediation, and are considering whether the putative benefits of the technology-for example, enabling greater agricultural productivity and stability in the food supply-outweigh concerns that the technology might pose a danger-to biodiversity, health, and local jobs. Some policy leaders worry that their governments are not prepared to take control of this evolving technology and that introducing it into society would be a risky act. Others have suggested that taking no action carries more risk, given the dire need to produce more food. This book reports on an international workshop held to address these issues. Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology: Mapping the Course, organized by the National Research Council on October 24-25, 2004, in Washington, DC, focused on the potential applications of biotechnology and what developing countries might consider as they contemplate adopting biotechnology. Presenters at the workshop described applications of biotechnology that are already proving their utility in both developing and developed countries.
International Workshop on Biotechnology in Agriculture
Title | International Workshop on Biotechnology in Agriculture PDF eBook |
Author | S. Natesh |
Publisher | |
Pages | 346 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN |
On plant molecular biology and biotechnology.
ROC-USA Agricultural Biotechnology Workshop
Title | ROC-USA Agricultural Biotechnology Workshop PDF eBook |
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Pages | 250 |
Release | 1987 |
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Biotechnology
Title | Biotechnology PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 1998-10 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 078817309X |
Examines the application of biotech. to agricultural development, assessing farmer-based as well as science-based biotech., & the socio-political context. Looks at rural people's existing biotech. practices in the areas of animal health, bio pesticides, food processing & crop genetic resources. Assesses science-based biotech. research, the potential of existing technologies & the socio-political context of formal sector research. Presents a methodology for the development of biotech. for small-scale farmers in the tropics, & integrating farmers' knowledge. Sets out a model for integrating the formal & informal R&D systems.
Biotechnology Farming Food for the Future : Workshop Proceedings, Sheraton Inn, Federicton, New Brunswick, June 28-29, 1995
Title | Biotechnology Farming Food for the Future : Workshop Proceedings, Sheraton Inn, Federicton, New Brunswick, June 28-29, 1995 PDF eBook |
Author | Coleman, Warren K |
Publisher | Fredericton, N.B. : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development |
Pages | 80 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Agricultural biotechnology |
ISBN | 9781551375649 |
This document includes the presentations made at a workshop on the opportunities available to New Brunswick in the area of agricultural biotechnology. Topics of the presentations include plant and animal biotechnology, biopesticides, biotechnology applications, bioengineered potatoes, biotechnology in aquaculture, the crop introduction process, agricultural biotechnology and social responsibility, the use of fungi to remove pollutants, and commercial and consumer perspectives on biotechnology. The document also includes a questionnaire used at the workshop's strategy development session.