Biotechnology: Building on Farmers' Knowledge
- ISBN-10
- 078817309X
- ISBN-13
- 9780788173097
- Series
- Biotechnology
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996-10-01
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
Description
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.
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- 1992-06
- 34 pages
- Ebook
- DIANE Publishing