Harnessing Biotechnology for the Poor: Challenges ahead for capacity, safety and public investment

Journal of Human Development

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 239-263

  Cohen, Joel I ^a  

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EID: 1542699976     PISSN: 14699516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14649880120067275     Document Type: Article

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