Böcker av Lawrence Busch

Represents a review undertaken of a major collaboration between industry and academe. This study presents the inside story of the partnership itself, places it in the context of contemporary university-industry relationships, and provides a theoretical framework for evaluating such collaborations.

Addresses issues previously viewed as primarily technical concerning the germplasm debate: that is, how, what, and where to store the range of genetic materials necessary to reproduce plants. By examining Brazil, Chile, France, and the United States, tis book shows how different cultures respond to the decline in genetic diversity.