Agricultural Biotechnology: Transgenic Seeds/Crops
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Dublin, Oct. 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agricultural Biotechnology: Transgenic Seeds/Crops and Biopesticides - Global Strategic Business Report - 2012-2018
Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cb...ricultural ) has announced the addition of the "Agricultural Biotechnology - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Agricultural Biotechnology in US$ Million by the following Product Group/Segment: Transgenic Seeds/Crops (Soybean, Corn, Cotton, & Others (Includes Canola, Wheat, Rice, and Potato among Others), and Biopesticides. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.
The report profiles 102 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- Bayer CropScience AG
- Certis USA LLC
- Dow AgroSciences LLC
- Mycogen Seeds
- Emerald BioAgriculture Corporation
- Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd.
- Monsanto Company
- Performance Plants Inc.
- Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
- Syngenta AG.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Key Topics Covered:
I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
- Disclaimers I-2
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
- Agricultural Biotechnology I-3
- Transgenic Crops I-3
- Biopesticides I-4
II. Executive Summary
1. MARKET OVERVIEW II-1
- A Prelude II-1
- Agricultural Biotechnology - The Need II-2
- Opportunity Indicators in a Nutshell II-2
- Market Snapshots II-3
- Barriers to Expansion of Biotechnology II-4
- Biotech Cropland Worldwide II-4
- US Leads the Way II-5
- Europe Offers Mixed Reviews II-5
- Asia-Pacific II-6
- Latin America and the Caribbean II-6
2. MARKET ISSUES & TRENDS II-18
- Food Security - An Opportunity Generator II-18
- Integration of Biotechnology and IT Revolutionizes Agriculture Sector II-18
- Misuse of Indigenous Resources of Developing Countries: A Cause of Concern II-19
- Development of New Herbicide-Tolerant Traits Gathers Steam II-19
- Educating Consumers - Need of the Hour II-19
- Public-Private Sector Partnerships Gain Importance II-20
- Protection of Intellectual Property Demands High Attention II-20
- Developing Nations Require Increased Support of International Agencies II-20
- Challenges Aplenty for Agricultural Biotechnology in Developing Nations II-20
- Dearth of Competent Leadership II-21
- Insufficient Financial Support for R&D II-21
- Lack of Scientific and Technological Infrastructure II-21
- Insufficient Expertise and Human Resources II-21
- Safety Issues II-22
- Ethical Issues II-22
- Lack of Regulatory Framework II-23
3. INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY II-24
- Definition II-24
- Transgenic Plants Defined II-24
- Functioning of Biotechnology II-24
- Brief History of Agricultural Biotechnology II-24
- Significant Periods in the Development of Genetics II-25
- Advantages of Agricultural Biotechnology II-25
- Facilitating Easier Food Production II-25
- Enhancing Food Quality and Nutrition II-25
- Forestry and Trees II-26
- Beneficial for Hungry World II-26
- Environmental Benefits II-26
- Herbicide Acceptance for Modern Farming II-26
- Water Quality Protection II-27
- Guarding Against Plant Diseases II-27
- Nutrition, Quality and Health Benefits II-27
- Other Benefits II-27
- Select Agricultural Biotech Products Available in the Market II-28
- Biopesticides II-29
- Agricultural Biotechnology Process II-29
- Classes of Companies Involved in Agricultural Biotechnology II-30
- Biotech R&D Companies II-30
- Companies Manufacturing Agricultural Products II-30
- Seed Companies II-31
- Pharmaceutical Companies Operating through Subsidiaries II-31
- Food Corporations II-31
- Biotechnology and Forestry II-31
4. TRANSGENIC CROPS - AN OVERVIEW II-32
- Genetically Modified Crops: A Global Perspective II-32
- Genetically Modified Crops Slowly Losing their Stigma II-32
- Industry Highlights II-32
- Future R&D Strategies II-33
5. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING REGIONS II-34
- Developing Regions - In the Shadow of Developed Nations II-34
- Biotech Research Initiatives II-34
- Asia-Pacific Markets - Keen to Enter Agricultural Biotechnology Field II-35
- China - Rapidly Embracing Biotechnology II-35
- India - Biotechnology on Priority II-35
- Taiwan Promotes Agricultural Biotechnology II-35
- Thailand - Using Biotechnology to Increase Food Output II-36
- The Philippines - Rising Consumer Concerns II-36
- Latin America and the Caribbean - Diverse Applications of Biotechnology II-36
- Argentina - Growth Continues II-37
- Brazil - Second Largest Market in the World II-37
- Mexico - Positive Approach Towards Biotechnology II-37
- Costa Rica - Using Biotechnology Right II-37
- Sub-Saharan Africa - Under Shadow of Food and Poverty Crisis II-38
6. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY - ISSUES AND IMPACTS II-39
- Consumer Issues and Impacts II-39
- Agricultural Issues and Impacts II-39
- Benefits to Farmers II-39
- Challenges for Farmers II-40
- Environmental Issues and Impacts II-40
- Environmental Impacts - Cannot be Ignored II-40
- Is Biotechnology Beneficial for Environment? II-40
- Potential Risks to Environment II-40
- Cross Pollination II-40
- Effects on Non-Target Varieties II-41
- Pest Resistance II-41
- Socioeconomic and Ethical Aspects II-41
- Human Health and Food Safety Issues II-42
- Whether GM foods contain toxins and allergens II-42
- Whether New Foods from Transgenic Crops Contain Allergens II-42
- Use of Antibiotic-Resistance 'Marker' Genes II-42
7. END-USE APPLICATIONS II-43
- Genetically Engineered Crops II-43
- Insect Tolerance II-43
- Virus Tolerance II-43
- Herbicide Tolerance II-43
- Developing Oil Seeds II-44
- Agrobacterium Transformation Technology II-44
- Molecular Farming - An Evolving Field II-44
- Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology II-44
- A Futuristic Insight II-45
- Potential Applications of Biotechnology II-45
8. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT II-46
- Intellectual Property and Agricultural Biotechnology II-46
- TRIPS and Agricultural Biotechnology II-46
- Risk Assessment II-46
- European Union Policy on Genetically Modified - Stringent Directives II-47
- Regulation for Transgenic Crops in the US II-48
- International Issues II-48
- Biotechnology - Repercussions for US Soybean & Corn Trade II-48
- Agricultural Biotechnology - Public Opposition & Bureaucratic Hurdles in Europe II-49
- Russia: Mandatory Labeling Introduced II-49
- Labeling or Branding - A Critical Issue II-49
9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-50
- Gavilon Acquires AgriService II-50
- Bayer CropScience Inks Agreement with Performance Plants II-50
- Grand Pharmaceutical Healthcare Holdings to Acquire Wuhan Kernel Bio-Tech II-50
- DuPont Signs Research Agreement with Rosetta Green II-51
- DuPont Enters into Multiyear Collaboration with Evogene II-51
- DuPont Collaborates with Plant Sensory Systems II-51
- ScottsMiracle-Gro Inks Agreement with Marrone Bio Innovations II-52
- Monsanto Extends Research Collaboration with GrassRoots Biotechnology II-52
- Origin Agritech Inks Licensing Agreement with Multinational Company II-52
- BASF Plant Science Collaborates with Bayer CropScience II-52
- BAYER CropScience to Acquire Hornbeck Seed II-53
- Monsanto Acquires Divergence II-53
10. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-54
- Monsanto Enters into Partnership with AgraQuest II-54
- Amvac Chemical Acquires Product Range of Bayer CropScience II-54
- Origin Agritech Acquires Stake in Shandong Kunfeng Biochemical II-54
- Dow AgroSciences and KeyGene Sign Trait Development Agreement II-55
- Dow AgroSciences Canada Takes Over Hyland Seeds II-55
- Danisco Inks Agreement to Take Over Sorbial II-56
- Bayer Acquires Athenix II-56
- SemBioSys and INDEAR Enter into Supply and Commercialization Agreement II-56
- Origin Biotechnology Enters into Agreement with Sichuan Biotech and CAS II-57
- Dow AgroSciences and NemGenix Form Collaboration II-57
- Syngenta Enters into Cooperation Agreement with China Agricultural University II-58
- Monsanto Teams Up with Protabit II-58
- Alternext and Limagrain Ink Licensing Agreement for Cellectis Technology II-58
- Dow and Schillinger Ink R&D and Licensing Agreement for Soybean Seeds II-59
- Monsanto Enters into Agreement with TNAU to Develop GM Papaya II-59
11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-60
- Bayer CropScience AG (Germany) II-60
- Certis USA, LLC (USA) II-60
- Dow AgroSciences, LLC (USA) II-60
- Mycogen Seeds (USA) II-60
- Emerald BioAgriculture Corporation (USA) II-61
- Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd. (Israel) II-61
- Monsanto Company (USA) II-61
- Performance Plants, Inc. (Canada) II-61
- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (USA) II-62
- Syngenta AG (Switzerland) II-62
12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-63
III. Market
1. THE UNITED STATES
2. CANADA
3. ASIA-PACIFIC
4. LATIN AMERICA
5. REST OF WORLD
IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 102 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 120)
- The United States (60)
- Canada (9)
- Japan (2)
- Europe (23)
- - France (5)
- - Germany (7)
- - The United Kingdom (2)
- - Italy (2)
- - Rest of Europe (7)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (22)
- Middle East (3)
- Africa (1)
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