Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9789351304241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Industrial Biotechnology in Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries
Author: Industrialization of Biology
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309316553
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
The tremendous progress in biology over the last half century - from Watson and Crick's elucidation of the structure of DNA to today's astonishing, rapid progress in the field of synthetic biology - has positioned us for significant innovation in chemical production. New bio-based chemicals, improved public health through improved drugs and diagnostics, and biofuels that reduce our dependency on oil are all results of research and innovation in the biological sciences. In the past decade, we have witnessed major advances made possible by biotechnology in areas such as rapid, low-cost DNA sequencing, metabolic engineering, and high-throughput screening. The manufacturing of chemicals using biological synthesis and engineering could expand even faster. A proactive strategy - implemented through the development of a technical roadmap similar to those that enabled sustained growth in the semiconductor industry and our explorations of space - is needed if we are to realize the widespread benefits of accelerating the industrialization of biology. Industrialization of Biology presents such a roadmap to achieve key technical milestones for chemical manufacturing through biological routes. This report examines the technical, economic, and societal factors that limit the adoption of bioprocessing in the chemical industry today and which, if surmounted, would markedly accelerate the advanced manufacturing of chemicals via industrial biotechnology. Working at the interface of synthetic chemistry, metabolic engineering, molecular biology, and synthetic biology, Industrialization of Biology identifies key technical goals for next-generation chemical manufacturing, then identifies the gaps in knowledge, tools, techniques, and systems required to meet those goals, and targets and timelines for achieving them. This report also considers the skills necessary to accomplish the roadmap goals, and what training opportunities are required to produce the cadre of skilled scientists and engineers needed.
Technological Capabilities in Developing Countries
Author: Ruby GonsenPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349263699
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This book combines the concept of technological capabilities from the development literature with an explanation of the specifics of these capabilities in industrial areas affected by new biotechnology. This provides a framework of analysis for the modern bioprocessing industry in Mexico. The necessity to go beyond mastery of imported technologies for these industries is discussed. More generally, the absence of core-scientific capabilities at the firm-level and other country-specific factors deter the potential for developing countries to catch-up in biotechnology.
Technology, Market Structure and Internationalization
Author: Nagesh KumarPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134688105
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Technology, Market Structure and Internationalization discusses the domestic and external factors that impinge upon the process of technological capability building in developing countries and draws policy implications. Specifically, it examines the interaction between technological effort in developing countries. Providing fresh insights, this volume will be of interest to researchers in development economics as well as to those involved with the creation of policy in developing countries.
Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture
Author: B. N. PrasadPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In the context of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries.
Biotechnology
Author: DIANE Publishing CompanyPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788119835
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Brings the literature of agriculture (biotechnology - international affairs) to the interested user who could not access it by any other means.
Biotechnology, International Affairs
Author: Raymond DobertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural biotechnology
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Biotechnology, International Affairs
Author: Diana AirozoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biotechnology
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Science, Agriculture and the Politics of Policy
Author: Ian ScoonesPublisher: Orient Blackswan
ISBN: 9788125029441
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Science, Agriculture and the Politics of Policy examines the intersections of globalisation, technology and politics through a detailed, empirically-based examination of agricultural biotechnology in India. The focus is on Bangalore and Karnataka, a part of India which has seen a massive growth in biotech enterprises, experimentation with GM cotton and a contested policy debate about the role biotechnology should play in economic development. The book asks what does this new suite of technologies mean - for society, for politics and for the way agriculture, food and rural livelihoods are thought about? Can biotech deliver a second Green Revolution, and so transform agriculture and rescue the countryside and its people from crisis and poverty? Or is it more complex than this? Through a detailed case study, the aim of the book is to discuss, question and refine these broader debates, locating an understanding of biotechnology firmly within an understanding of society and politics.
Skill Requirements, Vocational Training and Retraining in the Food and Drink Industries
Author: International Labour Organisation. Food and Drink Industries CommitteePublisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN: 9221078841
Category : Beverage industry
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Describes the demand for skills and the training and retraining requirements which have resulted from the changes occurring in the food and drink industries. Looks at the skills which are common to all enterprises in the branch and, in particular, basic hygiene, toxicology microbiology preservation techniques, food chemistry, sensory evaluation and the anthropology of food. Describes the skills specific to particular techniques as regards new products (deep-frozen fish fillets, surimi), preservation by irradiation and computer-integrated automation. Examines the emergence and impact of biotechnology on the industry and makes a preliminary assessment of skill requirements. Reviews the different types of training and retraining and gives examples of the new paths opening up for all occupations in the food and drink industries.
