Bioscience at a Crossroads: Access and Benefit Sharing in a Time of Scientific, Technological and Industry Change: Botanicals

Abstract

The focus of this brief is on plant genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in the botanicals industry, although its conclusions and recommendations have broad applicability to other sub-sectors. Note that separate policy briefs review ABS issues pertaining to the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, botanicals, industrial biotechnology and food and beverage sectors.