Agro-biodiversity and Biotechnology Programme Strategy

The strategy defines the scope of Agro-biotechnology to encompass a range of diverse technologies derived from molecular genetics, plant physiology (especially tissue culture related techniques), genetic engineering and the emergent sciences such as bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics as applied in crop improvement and management as well as applications of biotechnology in the livestock sub-sector. These technologies are clustered on the basis of themes, and prioritized. Identified thematic areas include: (1) Biotechnology development, transfer and commercialization (2) Biotechnology infrastructure and human capacity mobilization and development. (3) Agro-biodiversity conservation and utilization. (4) Bio-policy development and harmonization and (5) Biotechnology communication and outreach.