Hybrid Plant and Seed Varieties

Paul S. Teng
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Paul S. Teng: National Institute of Education, Singapore

Chapter 2 in Bioscience Entrepreneurship in Asia:Creating Value with Biology, 2008, pp 37-59 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionHistory of hybrid plant and seed varietiesThe Science and Technology Behind the Hybrid Seed BusinessWhat are hybrid varieties?Uniformity in hybrid varietiesHybridizing mechanismThe mechanical routeThe chemical routeThe genetic routeSWOT AnalysisStrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats"Freedom to Operate" IssuesFarmers' dependence on hybrid seedsEthical issuesProduct RangeHow Value is Created from Hybrid SeedsCurrent Market SizePlayers in the Hybrid Seed BusinessGrowth PotentialReferences

Keywords: Bioscience; Bio-Business; Biotechnology; Entrepreneurship; GMOs; Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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