Marine Biotechnology Research in Malaysia
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| Publisher: | Pelanduk Publications |
| Subject: | Marine biotechnology--Malaysia--Abstracts |
| Authors: | Almah Awaluddin |
| Pages: | 123 pages |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| ISBN: | 9789679785784 |
| Call No: | TP 248.27 M37 M38 1996 |
Malaysia's long coastline, warm and productive sea environment. and the many islands offer vast opportunities for the development and commercialisation of marine biotechnology. However. Malaysia has yet to make much significant headway in this area. Trained manpower and the development of essential infrastructure will play a pivotal role in promoting marine biotechnology. A survey of the state-of-knowledge in this field is a first step towards providing a yardstick for measuring the country's capability for a leap forward. This has been done by compiling work and studies done in marine biotechnology geared mainly towards biotechnology and preparing a directory of experts in this field. The information so gathered from almost all leading institutions in Malaysia will help in prioritising and co-ordinating the research objectives. Inasmuch as marine biotechnology will play an increasingly important role in many areas of human endeavour, including the extraction of pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, environmental remediation, among others, it is necessary that lines of action are carefully oriented to make them need-based and marketable