Farmers’ Rights: The Informal Innovation System at GATT (TRIPS) and Intellectual Property Negotiations in the Context of New Biotechnologies
Briefings
Modern biotechnology places premiums on South's medicinal plants for the development of new drugs.
Pyrethrum flowers (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium), source of pyrethrins used as natural insecticide.
Pyrethrum & Biotechnologie-Nutzpflanze:Chrysanthemen
Genetic engineers are using the toxic protein of the bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis, to develop insecticidal plants and new, more effectve biocontrols for agriculture.
Schwerpunkt: Bacillus Thuringiensis
Mikrobielle Insektizide
Schwerpunkt: Bacillus Thuringiensis
(German version)
IBPGR's role related to embargoes requires close examination.
Bio-synthesis of indigo dye (primarily used for coloring denim jeans). Biological production of indigo dye has potential to eliminate chemical production in USA, Germany and Japan. May result in process which is less energy intensive and more environmentally sound.
Genetic modification of vegetable oil.
All major vegetable oils will be affected.
The report focuses on oil palm
Agricultural inputs (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers) are undergoing majore corporate and technological change.