E-book - Biotechnology and Biosafety: integration and opportunities in Mercosur

This e-book has been edited from the printed version. The objective of this work, with 31 chapters, result of joint efforts by researchers from Argentina and Brazil, is to offer the scientific and business communities an updated compilation of the main laws and regulations governing research, development and marketing of biotechnology in the countries of Mercosur. It also represents a contribution to biotechnology development and it is essential for the Mercosur countries to incorporate modern biotechnology in vital sectors of their economic affairs, such as health, agriculture and environment, in order achieve not only economic growth but also ? and most importantly ? sustainable growth.