Putting science
at the heart of development
Definitions
- Agri-biotech
- Biodiversity
- Desert science
- Improving early warning of disasters
- Indigenious Knowledge
- Tropical cyclones
List of terms for Indigenious knowledge
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
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Patent
A legal certificate that gives an inventor exclusive rights to prevent others from producing, using, selling, or importing the invention for a limited period (usually 20 years). A patent application must satisfy an examiner that the invention is novel, useful, and involves an inventive step. Patents can be bought, sold, or licensed.
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