Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6494923 | New Biotechnology | 2018 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
This article provides the authors' view on how Latin America has embraced bioeconomy principles in the last two decades with different levels of socio-economic impact. Examples of biodiversity resource valorization in medicine, eco-intensification of agriculture, biotechnology applications in mature sectors such as mining, food and beverage production, bio-refineries and ecosystem services are provided. The importance of participatory and social innovation initiatives is highlighted.
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Authors
Albert Sasson, Carlos Malpica,