This report provides an overview of biotechnology trends in South Africa and globally, focusing on applications in health, agriculture, industry, and the environment.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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Cooperation Framework On Innovation Systems Between Finland And South Africa (COFISA) |
| Authors: | Sibongile Pefile |
| Geographic focus: | Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Global, South Africa |
The research method involved reviewing biotechnology trends from workshops held in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Gauteng Provinces, and analyzing the contributions of participants in these regions. The report also incorporates a review of important global biotechnology trends and developments.
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The report examines major trends in biotechnology, including developments in health, food security, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. It discusses the phases of biotechnology, its distinctive attributes, and its potential to address the needs of the poor. The document also outlines South Africa's history in biotechnology, current investments, and future visions, particularly in human health applications. It highlights global biotechnology advancements, such as the Human Genome Project, and the increasing role of genetically modified crops. The report also touches on emerging disciplines like bioinformatics, genomics, and nano-biotechnology, and concludes with provincial biotechnology trends in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Gauteng provinces.
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Categories: Eastern Cape geographic scope | English publication language | Gauteng geographic scope | Global geographic scope | South Africa geographic scope | Western Cape geographic scope | agriculture | animal biotechnology | bioinformatics | biotechnology | environmental sustainability | food security | genomics | health biotechnology | industrial biotechnology | nano-biotechnology | science | trends