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| Title: | Marine biotechnology: An overview |
| Authors: | Thakur, Narsinh L
Thakur, Archana N |
| Keywords: | aquaculture
bioactive compounds
biodiversity
biotechnology
marine |
| Issue Date: | Jul-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.8 A01N63/00; A61K31/00 |
| Abstract: | Marine biotechnology is
the creation of products and processes from marine organisms through the
application of the techniques of biotechnology, molecular and cellular biology,
and bioinformatics. This is a scientifically fascinating and economically
expanding field of science. No ecosystems provide greater genetic diversity or
possibilities for new products and processes than the world's marine
environments. Marine organisms, from bacteria to eukaryotes are certainly a
source of molecules of great interest in biotechnology. Today, marine
biotechnology has numerous applications from the production of lifesaving drugs
to better food and conservation of organic waste. This article provides a
selective overview of past achievements, present scenario and future directions
of marine biotechnology |
| Page(s): | 263-268 |
| ISSN: | 0975-0967 (Online); 0972-5849 (Print) |
| Source: | IJBT Vol.05(3) [July 2006]
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