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Science 6 August 1982:
Vol. 217. no. 4559, pp. 505 - 510
DOI: 10.1126/science.217.4559.505
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Frontiers in Crop Production: Chemical Research Objectives

Hans Geissbuhler 1, Paul Brenneisen 2, and Hans-Peter Fischer 3

1 Head of research and Development, Agricultural Division, CIBA-GEIGY Ltd., CH-4002 Basle, Switzerland
2 Senior staff specialist, Agricultural Division, CIBA-GEIGY Ltd., CH-4002 Basle, Switzerland
3 Research fellow, Agricultural Division, CIBA-GEIGY Ltd., CH-4002 Basle, Switzerland

The science of chemistry and chemicals will continue to be an integral part of future crop production technologies. In assessing and defining the future role of chemistry three imperatives must be considered: (i) the necessity to preserve natural resources, (ii) the complementary solutions offered by the rapidly advancing biological sciences, and (iii) the specific requirements of developing regions where increasing crop productivity is most important. Chemical research objectives for improving crop protection and crop growth must take into account the perceivable and potential changes in crop production techniques, which, in turn, are dictated by a number of accentuating constraints.


THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN CITED BY OTHER ARTICLES:
Biotechnology, Seeds, and the Restructuring of Agriculture.
J. Kloppenburg and M. Kenney (1984)
Crit Sociol 12, 3-17
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