Seed science in the 21st century its role in emerging economies

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Emerging economies [Brazil, Russia, India, China and other countries] are expected to play a major role in the global economy during the 21st century. Some of these countries have exceptional soil and climate characteristics that determine evident advantages for food production. These features, comb...

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Autor principal: Benech Arnold, Roberto Luis
Otros Autores: Semmartin, María, Oesterheld, Martín
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Materias:
EMERGING ECONOMIES
FOOD PRODUCTION
SEED SCIENCE
GLYCINE MAX
Acceso en línea:http://ri.agro.uba.ar/files/intranet/articulo/2012BenechArnold.pdf
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