The gene revolution and global food security : biotechnology innovation in latecomers / Banji Oyeyinka, Padmashree Gehl Samptah.

"Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific capabi...

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Main Author: Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Oyebanji
Other Authors: Sampath, Padmashree Gehl
Language:English
Published: Basingstoke, UK ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Subjects:
Agricultural biotechnology > Developing countries.
Agricultural development projects.
Food security > Developing countries.
Physical Description:xvii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific capabilities backed up by policies and institutions"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:S494.5.B563 O94 2009
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-224) and index.
ISBN:9780230228825 (hardback)
0230228828 (hardback)