Download or read book Agricultural Research Policy in an Era of Privatization written by Derek Byerlee and published by Cabi. This book was released on 2002 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent decades have witnessed a dramatic shift from public to private sector agricultural research in many developed countries. Developments in plant breeding and biotechnology, for example, have created profitable opportunities for private investment. However, new issues, such as intellectual property rights, have arisen as a consequence. This book assesses the implications of these changes. There is also discussion of public-private partnerships. Case studies from a range of countries or regions, including Africa, Australia, China, Latin America and the Netherlands, are presented to illustrate the range of challenges.