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AGRIBIOTECHNOLOGY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Plant Biology
- Animal Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- agricultural biotechnology
1, record 1, English, agricultural%20biotechnology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- agricultural biotech 2, record 1, English, agricultural%20biotech
correct
- agriculture biotechnology 3, record 1, English, agriculture%20biotechnology
correct
- agrobiotechnology 4, record 1, English, agrobiotechnology
correct
- agro-biotechnology 5, record 1, English, agro%2Dbiotechnology
correct
- agrobiotech 6, record 1, English, agrobiotech
correct
- green biotechnology 7, record 1, English, green%20biotechnology
correct
- green biotech 8, record 1, English, green%20biotech
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A range of [techniques], including traditional breeding techniques, that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms, to make or modify products; improve plants or animals; or develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses. 9, record 1, English, - agricultural%20biotechnology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applications: improving crop yield; decreasing requirement for crop inputs like water, fertilizer etc.; pest resistance incorporation; herbicide tolerance incorporation; tolerance to environmental stresses like drought, acidic or salty soil conditions, cold, heat, etc.; improving productivity; improving nutritional value; improving shelf life. 3, record 1, English, - agricultural%20biotechnology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Modern [agricultural] biotechnology today includes the tools of genetic engineering. 9, record 1, English, - agricultural%20biotechnology
Record 1, Key term(s)
- agbiotech
- ag-biotech
- agribiotech
- agro-biotech
- agribiotechnology
- agriculture biotech
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Biologie végétale
- Biologie animale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biotechnologie agricole
1, record 1, French, biotechnologie%20agricole
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agro-biotechnologie 2, record 1, French, agro%2Dbiotechnologie
correct, feminine noun
- biotechnologie verte 3, record 1, French, biotechnologie%20verte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Biotechnologie [comprenant] les nouvelles techniques de la biologie moléculaire et de ses applications génétiques [ainsi que] diverses technologies tellesque la manipulation et le transfert de gènes, le typage de l’ADN et le clonage de gènes végétaux et animaux. 4, record 1, French, - biotechnologie%20agricole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des entreprises de biotechnologie agricole utilisent la modification génétique de plantes et d'animaux pour combattre les défis croissants que représentent la sécheresse et la malnutrition et pour réduire l'impact environnemental de l'agriculture. 5, record 1, French, - biotechnologie%20agricole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les biotechnologies vertes s’appliquent aux domaines de l’agriculture et de l’agroalimentaire. 4, record 1, French, - biotechnologie%20agricole
Record 1, Key term(s)
- agrobiotechnologie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biotecnología
- Biología vegetal
- Biología animal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- agrobiotecnología
1, record 1, Spanish, agrobiotecnolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- biotecnología agraria 2, record 1, Spanish, biotecnolog%C3%ADa%20agraria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Agriculture - General
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications
1, record 2, English, International%20Service%20for%20the%20Acquisition%20of%20Agri%2DBiotech%20Applications
United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ISAAA 1, record 2, English, ISAAA
United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Cornell University, NY [New York]. Founded September 1, 1991. 1, record 2, English, - International%20Service%20for%20the%20Acquisition%20of%20Agri%2DBiotech%20Applications
Record 2, Key term(s)
- International Service for the Acquisition of Agribiotechnology Applications
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications
1, record 2, French, International%20Service%20for%20the%20Acquisition%20of%20Agri%2DBiotech%20Applications
masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ISAAA 1, record 2, French, ISAAA
masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- International Service for the Acquisition of Agribiotechnology Applications
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Agricultura - Generalidades
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Servicio Internacional de Adquisición de Aplicaciones de la Agrobiotecnología
1, record 2, Spanish, Servicio%20Internacional%20de%20Adquisici%C3%B3n%20de%20Aplicaciones%20de%20la%20Agrobiotecnolog%C3%ADa
masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-01-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- agribiotechnology firm 1, record 3, English, agribiotechnology%20firm
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CNRC Estimates 1992-1992, p. 28. 1, record 3, English, - agribiotechnology%20firm
Record 3, Key term(s)
- agribiotechnology firm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génie agricole
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entreprise d'agrobiotechnologie
1, record 3, French, entreprise%20d%27agrobiotechnologie
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements pris dans un budget antérieur. 1, record 3, French, - entreprise%20d%27agrobiotechnologie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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