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Planning for the impacts of agrobiotechnologies

Marks, Leonie A.; Kerr, William A.; Klein, K.K. - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 8 (1995) 1, pp. 35-47

Biotechnology involves the use of modern biological procedures to enhance economically desirable traits exhibited by …

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Globalization, biotechnologization of agriculture and farmers – The quasi‐employees of the new high technology farms

Abaidoo, Samuel - In: International Journal of Manpower 21 (2000) 6, pp. 481-491

One of the major changes associated with economic globalization is the increasing importance of intellectual property. In the area of food production, the procurement of intellectual property rights over life forms, particularly seeds, by the new life industry is radically transforming...

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Individual and collective knowledge

Hine, Damian Charles; Helmersson, Helge; Mattsson, Jan - In: International Journal of Organizational Analysis 15 (2008) 4, pp. 358-378

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the need in biotechnology to integrate a variety of knowledge bases … to build the intellectual asset base of the commercial entity operating in the biotechnology industry. Design …/methodology/approach – The paper is based upon a single case study of a young biotechnology company, itself relying on the knowledge and …

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Developing countries and fertility: role of agricultural technology

Self, Sharmistha - In: International Journal of Development Issues 7 (2008) 1, pp. 62-75

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of agricultural technology on fertility rates in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach – It is hypothesized here that agricultural technology transforms production techniques and labor demand patterns which affect...

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology, An International Perspective: Concepts Theories and Cases

Warren, Lorraine - In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 13 (2007) 2, pp. 124-126

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Biogenic carbon emissions of integrated ethanol production

Väisänen, Sanni; Valtonen, Tuovi; Soukka, Risto - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 6 (2012) 3, pp. 381-396

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present greenhouse gas study results for biofuels produced with partial qualified utilisation of pulp wood or forest residues when integrated into kraft pulp mill systems. The impact of considering biogenic carbon on the results is also presented....

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An Environmental-Economic Assessment of Genetic Modification of Agricultural Crops

Bergh, Jeroen C.J.M. van den; Holley, Justin M. - Tinbergen Instituut - 2001

The advantages and disadvantages of genetic modification of organisms in agriculture are reviewed. These relate to the environment, human health, socio-economic effects, population growth, and differential consequences for developed and developing countries. An overall evaluation requires that...

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The pioneers of the green revolution as forerunners of today's ecological and biotechnological revolutions

Țapu, Codrin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013

This paper presents the milestones of the Green Revolution, outlining its role in the development of today's sustainable and biotechnological agriculture, as well as Romanian contribution. In order to do this we used the material found in papers and books on the research in agriculture from the...

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The relevance to firm valuation of research and development expenditure in the Australian health-care industry

Mitrione, Lorena; Tanewski, George; Birt, Jacqueline - In: Australian Journal of Management 39 (2014) 3, pp. 425-452

The health-care industry requires large expenditure on research and development (R&D), with many projects undergoing long development cycles, usually with uncertain outcomes. Extant research has mainly concentrated on the health-care industry in the United States, where R&D costs are expensed as...

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Labeling for Produce: The Case of Biotech and Conventional Sweet Corn

Nalley, Lanier; Popp, Michael; Niederman, Z.; Thompson, Jada - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 43 (2012) 3

mitigation interest. Biotechnology, designed to enhance the marketable portion of yield via improved disease, weed and pest … biotechnology, this should enhance returns for producers and allow marketing of multifold, consistent declines in GHG per ear. …

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