descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2018 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:New Biotechnology, volume 40, pages 40-45 (issn: 1871-6784,

Authors: Albert, Sasson; Carlos, Malpica;

doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2017.07.007

pmid: 28716653

Bioeconomy in Latin America

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Abstract

This article provides the authors' view on how Latin America has embraced bioeconomy principles in the last two decades with different levels of socio-economic impact. Examples of biodiversity resource valorization in medicine, eco-intensification of agriculture, biotechnology applications in mature sectors such as mining, food and beverage production, bio-refineries and ecosystem services are provided. The importance of participatory and social innovation initiatives is highlighted.

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Agriculture, Biodiversity, Mining, Organizational Innovation, Latin America, Food Industry, Economic Development, Ecosystem, Biotechnology

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