14. Biotechnology and Biological Diversity

  1. Prof. Dr. H.-J. Rehm2,
  2. Dr. G. Reed3
  1. Masao Kawai

Published Online: 11 APR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9783527620975.ch14

Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition

Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition

How to Cite

Kawai, M. (2008) Biotechnology and Biological Diversity, in Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition (eds H.-J. Rehm and G. Reed), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527620975.ch14

Editor Information

  1. 2

    Institut für Mikrobiologie, Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-48149 Münster

  2. 3

    2131 N. Summit Ave., Apartment #304, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1347, USA

Author Information

  1. Tokyo 105, Japan

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 APR 2008
  2. Published Print: 23 FEB 1995

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527283224

Online ISBN: 9783527620975

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Keywords:

  • organisms;
  • tropical regions;
  • geographical regions;
  • conservation-protection;
  • biological diversity

Summary

The prelims comprise:

  • Biological Diversity in the Tropics

  • Humans and Nature in Tropical Regions

  • Current Situation Concerning the Conservation and Utilization of Tropical Forests

  • Useful Products Found in Tropical Forests

  • Research Facilities and Organizations in Tropical Areas

  • International Trends Related to the Conservation and Utilization of Biological Resources

  • Present State and Potential of Biotechnology for the Conservation and Utilization of Tropical Forests

  • Summary and Proposals