Definition(s)
A combination of biology and technology. It is used to describe developments in the application of biological organisms for commercial and scientific purposes. So "bio" stands for biology and the science of life, and "tech" stands for technology, or the tools and techniques that the biotechnologists have in their workbox. Those tools and techniques include microorganisms and a range of methods for manipulating them, such as genetic engineering. (Source: GEMET/WRIGHT)
Jerarquía
Broader: tecnología
Narrower: ingeniería genética
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English
Biotechnology
French
biotechnologie
Ruso
биотехнология
Árabe
التكنولوجيا الحيوية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with biotecnología
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 7 articles and paragraphs5 decisions |
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Convención sobre el Comercio Internacional de Especies Amenazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestres | 3 decisions |
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Protocolo de Cartagena | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Protocolo Nagoya | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Tratado Internacional sobre los Recursos Fitogenéticos para la Alimentación y la Agricultura | 1 article or paragraph |
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