Biotechnology and food security in the 21st century

被引:88
作者
Serageldin, I
机构
[1] World Bank, Consultat Grp Int Agr Res, Washington, DC 20433 USA
[2] World Bank, Special Programs, Washington, DC 20433 USA
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D O I
10.1126/science.285.5426.387
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Biotechnology can contribute to future food security if it benefits sustainable small-farm agriculture in developing countries. Presently, agrobiotechnology research cites ethical, safety, and intellectual property rights issues. Protection of intellectual property rights encourages private sector investment in agrobiotechnology, but in developing countries the needs of smallholder farmers and environmental conservation are unlikely to attract private funds. Public investment will be needed, and new and imaginative public-private collaboration can make the gene revolution beneficial to developing countries. This is crucial for the well-being of today's hungry people and future generations.
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页码:387 / 389
页数:3
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