The future of tropical agricultural science

Gadek, Paul A. (2005) The future of tropical agricultural science. In: Cummings, Bill, and Gordon, Bill, (eds.) Cairns 2020-2050 Business Research Manual. Cairns 2020/2050 BRM Partnership, Cairns, QLD, Australia, pp. 382-391.

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Advances in modern science and technology and better understanding of biosystem processes underpin the efficient and effective commercial exploitation of crops for the biotechnological, industrial, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and renewable energy and fibre markets. These are experiencing rapid growth worldwide, driven by the underlying desires of consumers for better health, improved quality of life, the use of more natural products and concerns about the sustainability of non-renewable resources. These key drivers have the potential to transform the composition of agricultural industries and farming systems practices in Australia in the years to come.

Item ID: 16183
Item Type: Book Chapter (Non-Commercial)
Date Deposited: 02 Nov 2011 00:29
FoR Codes: 07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0701 Agriculture, Land and Farm Management > 070108 Sustainable Agricultural Development @ 20%
07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0701 Agriculture, Land and Farm Management > 070199 Agriculture, Land and Farm Management not elsewhere classified @ 80%
SEO Codes: 82 PLANT PRODUCTION AND PLANT PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8299 Other Plant Production and Plant Primary Products > 829999 Plant Production and Plant Primary Products not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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