Putting science
at the heart of development
Definitions
List of terms for Intellectual property
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
B
Bioprospecting
The collection and screening of plant and other biological material for commercial purposes, such as the development of new drugs, seeds and cosmetics. Bioprospecting expeditions often take place in biodiversity-rich environments, such as tropical forests and coral reefs.
.jpg){kind=spacer}
