Abstract

Reference: Persley and MacIntyre 2001
Title: Agricultural Biotechnology: Country Case Studies: A Decade of Development
Authors: Persley, G.J. and MacIntyre, L.R. (eds)
Publisher: CAB International, Wallingford, UK
Publication details: 2001, CAB International Biotechnology in Agriculture Series, No. 25, 256p

The 1990–2000 decade has seen extraordinary advances in all areas of biotechnology, and international agriculture has benefited from this ‘promethean’ science. This publication, through its overview chapter and twelve selected country studies, contains much useful information on the evolving biotechnological research and development activities in the main geographical regions. The emphasis is on the potential these new technologies hold for agriculture in developing countries. The reports vary in the depth of coverage, but all combine to show the urgent need that exists for public and private sector investment to ensure that all countries share in the benefits of modern biotechnologies, while minimizing any unintended effects.

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