Miracle or menace? : biotechnology and the third world / Robert Walgate - 1 - 191 páginas ; 30 cm. - Panos dossier . - Panos dossier .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-188) and index.

1. Taking control of evolution.-- 2. Finding genes for better crops.-- 3. Plant tissue culture.-- 4. Plant genetic engineering.-- 5. Three crops: cocoa, cassava and trees.-- 6. Biotechnology and y human health.-- 7. Making new vaccines and drugs.-- 8. Genetic engineering of microorganisms.-- 9. Animal, fish and insect biotechnology.-- 10. Private and public biotechnology.-- 11. Genetic resources.-- 12. Environmental issues.-- 13. Conclusions.

ISBN: 1870670183

Subjects--Topical Terms:
ALIMENTOS
BIOTECNOLOGÍA
BIOTECNOLOGÍA
BIOTECNOLOGÍA AGRÍCOLA
PAÍSES EN DESARROLLO

Dewey Class. No.: 660.6 / W175m