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BIOTECHNOLOGIE AGRICOLE [2 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 2012-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Harvesting Techniques
- Environmental Economics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crop biotechnology
1, record 2, English, crop%20biotechnology
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Studies have shown that compared with other applications of gene technology, GM [genetically modified] food or crop biotechnology is perceived to be less acceptable. 2, record 2, English, - crop%20biotechnology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Techniques de récolte
- Économie environnementale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biotechnologie des cultures
1, record 2, French, biotechnologie%20des%20cultures
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- biotechnologie agricole 2, record 2, French, biotechnologie%20agricole
see observation, feminine noun
- biotechnologie des plantes cultivées 3, record 2, French, biotechnologie%20des%20plantes%20cultiv%C3%A9es
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les défis de la biotechnologie des cultures et du développement agricole. Il devient de plus en plus évident que les pays qui adoptent les cultures biotechnologiques en retirent des avantages importants du point de vue de leur économie et de leur environnement. Les avantages constatés comprennent l’augmentation de la productivité agricole, la réduction de l’utilisation d’intrants chimiques et des économies pour les agriculteurs. 4, record 2, French, - biotechnologie%20des%20cultures
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au cours des quatre prochaines années, VALGEN répondra à de profondes questions de gouvernance posées par l’innovation en biotechnologie des cultures et des bioproduits et se concentrera sur trois grands enjeux fondamentaux : 1) la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle; 2) la réglementation et la gouvernance; et 3) l’engagement démocratique. 5, record 2, French, - biotechnologie%20des%20cultures
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agriculture : Au sens large, le terme agriculture peut inclure les plantes et les animaux. Ici, le terme a un sens restreint, soit la production végétale. 6, record 2, French, - biotechnologie%20des%20cultures
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biotecnología
- Técnicas de recolección
- Economía del medio ambiente
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- biotecnología agrícola
1, record 2, Spanish, biotecnolog%C3%ADa%20agr%C3%ADcola
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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