کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
375321 622686 2012 14 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Analysis of open source biotechnology in developing countries: An emerging framework for sustainable agriculture
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم انسانی و اجتماعی مدیریت، کسب و کار و حسابداری کسب و کار و مدیریت بین المللی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Analysis of open source biotechnology in developing countries: An emerging framework for sustainable agriculture
چکیده انگلیسی

Agricultural biotechnology (e.g. genetically modified (GM) crop technology) is rapidly growing and has immense potential to contribute to sustainable agriculture in developing countries. However, due to the privatization and increased intellectual property rights (IPRs) protection, many people in the developing world find it very difficult to access modern biotechnology research tools (e.g. genetic engineering, micro-propagation, mutation breeding etc.) to improve agricultural productivity. This paper reviews the existing open source literature and draws parallels between the open source paradigm and the effect of IPRs on agricultural biotechnology. Using standard qualitative research methodology and examining specific case studies and initiatives, an innovative Open Source Biotechnology Framework (OSBF) is proposed as part of the solution that could address the challenges with IPR and help bring about sustainable agriculture. This paper further examines the potential impacts, constraints, and adoption of open source for agricultural biotechnology. The paper concludes with a summary of issues arising from adopting the open source paradigm in agricultural biotechnology while proposing a way forward.


► Biotechnology has great potential for improving sustainable agriculture in developing countries.
► Global case initiatives illuminate the challenges of applying this paradigm to biotechnology.
► Open Source Biotechnology Framework (OSBF) is proposed as part of solutions that can address IPRs logjam.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Technology in Society - Volume 34, Issue 3, August 2012, Pages 256–269
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