Bioprospecting is the process of discovery and commercialization of new products based on biological resources. Despite being intuitively helpful bioprospecting has only recently begun to incorporate indigenous knowledge in focusing screening efforts for bioactive compounds. == Biopiracy == Biopiracy is a situation where indigenous knowledge of na...
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bioprospecting A reference to collectors of natural products from various countries in Africa, Asia, etc., for purposes of developing commercial applications. There are new rules for biodiversity prospecting and natural products research which are derived from three sources: international treaties, national laws, and professional self-regulation.
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