Biodiversity, Biotechnology, and Sustainable Development in Health and Agriculture by Pan American Health Organization - 1997-07

Pan Amer Health Org, 1997-07-01. Paperback. New. New book

P. A. H. O.. New. 1996. Paperback. 9275115605 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 230 pages. Description: "This publication explores the connections among biodiversity, biotechnology, and sustainable development by examining the drug discovery process and agricultural improvements for better nutrition. The first section discusses different bioprospecting ventures-- including the now famous agreement between Merck & Co. And Costa Rica's National Institute for Biodiversity (INBio) -- and suggests policy options for potential host countries. Subsequent sections explore such issues as costs, scientific and resource requirements, and economic prospects of different drug development models; how biodiversity and biotechnology can team up to establish a high-yield, sustainable agriculture; the legal ramifications of intellectual property… Read More