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080 _a16.05.01 Q58
100 _aQuezada, Fernando
245 _aStatus and potential of commercial bioprospecting activities in Latin America and the Caribbean
260 _bCEPAL
_aSantiagoCL
_c2007
300 _a68 p.
520 _aExplores how bioprospecting relates to traditional and emerging industrial sectors and what obstacles of public policy issues need to be addressed in order to ensure the contributions and long-term viability of firms engaged in this activity. Includes an overview of global commercial bioprospecting activities and highlights key issues and concerns which have arisen in recent years. Focuses on a selected number of LAC countries where commercial bioprospecting activities are currently being carried out or have been active in recent years viz. Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru.
583 _c10/3/07
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