BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICOLTURE
process and techniques for production and processing of produce
BENEFITS
RISKS
improve or solve problems in agricolture.
more nutritional value
GOLDEN RICE
withstand harsh environmental conditions
drought and cold
plant resistant to diseases and pets
more safe for humans
resistant to herbicides and pesticides
farmers less dependent on agrochemicals
nobody can be sure of the consequence on the environment
wdk the impact of modified crops and spieces
biodiversity can be damaged
BIOTECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL FIELD
living cells and their materials to develop new medicines
medical biotechnologists
industry lab
academic lab
their experiments
private business
THERAPEUTICS
diseases in general
growth hormone
parkinson - alzheimer
CONTROVERSIES
cost
common diseases in third world