Recent innovations in agriculture and food technologies have brought benefits to many countries, particularly in developing regions, but information about the extent of these has often been sparse. This research review examines the best papers on the subject to form a comprehensive, global...

This study examines the impact of research and development (R&D)-specific factors in determining the likelihood of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from developed countries to be attractive partners vis-à-vis forming alliances with SMEs from large emerging economies (LEEs). This study...

Intro -- FrontMatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Introduction and Context -- 2 Industrial Biotechnology: Past and Present -- 3 Vision of the Future: What New Chemicals Could Be Made? -- 4 How Do We Get There? -- 5 What Is Success and How to Get There:...

Plant and microbial genetic resources exist in natural habitats and culture collections worldwide. Their scientific and economic value is rapidly gaining in importance, even though the laws governing them do not support ease of use. Genetic resources are subject to the overlapping jurisdiction...