Biotechnology and Development. Expanding The Capacity to Produce Food

Abstract

The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.The Advanced Technology Assessment System (ATAS) Bulletin is a recurrent publication of the former Centre for Science and Technology for Development United Nations Secretariat, New York. The functions previously carried out by the Centre have now been assumed by the Science, Technology, Energy, EnvironmentandNaturalResources Division within the newly established Department of Economic and Social Development. The views expressed in signed articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Secretariat nor those of the organizations with which the authors are associated.