Briefings

Wednesday 31st May 1989

Farmers’ Rights: The Informal Innovation System at GATT (TRIPS) and Intellectual Property Negotiations in the Context of New Biotechnologies

Wednesday 29th March 1989

Modern biotechnology places premiums on South's medicinal plants for the development of new drugs.

Monday 27th February 1989

Pyrethrum flowers (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium), source of pyrethrins used as natural insecticide.

Tuesday 31st January 1989

Pyrethrum & Biotechnologie-Nutzpflanze:Chrysanthemen

Sunday 29th January 1989

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

Saturday 31st December 1988

Mikrobielle Insektizide

Schwerpunkt: Bacillus Thuringiensis


(German version)

Saturday 29th October 1988

IBPGR's role related to embargoes requires close examination.

Friday 29th July 1988

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.

Wednesday 29th June 1988

Genetic modification of vegetable oil. 

All major vegetable oils will be affected. 

The report focuses on oil palm

Tuesday 29th December 1987

Agricultural inputs (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers) are undergoing majore corporate and technological change.

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