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The life science industry sector: evolution of agro-biotechnology in Europe

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posted on 2023-06-09, 03:55 authored by Joyce Tait, Joanna Chataway, David Wield
This article reports on a detailed study of large agro-biotechnology companies, conducted during the recent period of rapid industrial restructuring. The concept of life science synergy, involving a useful cross-fertilisation of ideas between the development of new drugs and new crop protection products, has floundered. Although negative public reaction to GM (genetically modified) crop development is a significant cause, our research suggests that there are other more subtle causes, such as organisational culture differences between agro-chemicals and biotechnology disciplines and between seeds and chemicals firms. We found three distinct approaches to life science and technology trajectory-seeking in top agro-biotechnology companies.

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  • Published

Journal

Science and Public Policy

ISSN

0302-3427

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Issue

4

Volume

29

Page range

253-258

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-11-07

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