Terms of Reference

Goals:

The Sub-Committee on Biotechnology seeks to promote regional cooperation in biotechnology for improvement and production of selected bio-materials for agriculture and industry; application of biotechnology for improving quality and production of plans and animals and their product; pilot scale design and computer controls of biological reactor; medical biotechnology, bioremediation and bioprospecting; and, to further develop human resource along these areas. The Sub-Committee on Biotechnology also seeks to develop network on biotechnology. In addition, the Sub-Committee will promote technology transfer and licensing of its technologies. The possibility of joint ventures with the private sector will also be explored.

Priority Areas for 2007-2011:

1. Food and horticultural crops
2. Improvement of livestock production
3. Bioremediation
4. Bioprospecting
5. Value-addition to natural products
6. Bioinformatics

Specific Objectives:

1. To carry out the collaborative research on selected topics of the core projects in the areas of agricultural (plant, animal and microbial) biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, and medical biotechnology
2. To develop human resource
3. To establish the ASEAN biotechnology information network

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