The Biotechnology Revolution in Global Agriculture
：Invention, Innovation and Investment in the Canola Sector
( Biotechnology in Agriculture Series. 24 )
Publication subTitle ：Invention, Innovation and Investment in the Canola Sector
Publication series ：Biotechnology in Agriculture Series. 24
Author： Phillips P.W.B.;Khachatourians G.G.
Publisher： CABI Publishing
Publication year： 2001
E-ISBN: 9780851998978
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780851995137
Subject： F0 Economics;F3 Agricultural Economy
Keyword： Economics Agriculture and Related Industries
Language： ENG
Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.
Description
Biotechnology processes are fundamentally changing the nature of the products being produced in the industry. Canola has been developed in Canada through such processes. It is a type of rapeseed that has an enhanced level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids, thus producing a healthier oil for human consumption. It is now being introduced to many other countries. This book reviews for the first time the global canola sector in order to identify fundamental trends resulting from the adoption of biotechnology. It examines the canola sector over an extended period, looking at:its local originsregional growth and international expansionanalyses of public policy affecting commercialisationestimates of the costs and benefits of changes.It is essential reading for government and industry researchers and students involved in the areas of agricultural economics, plant biotechnology and crop science.
Chapter