Sources

Resource-websites:

1. AgriGator-Biotechnology http://gnv.ifas.ufl.edu/www/agator/htm/biotek.htm This site presents resources related to biotechnology from various countries around the world.

2. Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture Resources on the Web http://www.ucsusa.org/agriculture/ Offers a variety of resources likely to be useful for people interested in sustainable agriculture and biotechnology.

Resource-books:

1. BARNUM, Susan R., Biotechnology, an introduction, Wadsworth Publishing Company, Canada, 1998, 225 pages

2. THOMPSON, Paul B., Food Biotechnology in Ethical Perspective, Blackie Academic and Professional, an imprint of Chapman and Hall, UK, 1997, 267 pages.

3. SMITH, John E., Biotechnology-Third edition, Cambridge University Press, Great Britain, 1996, 236 pages

4. WATANABE, Kazuo N. and Eija PEHU, Plant Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources for Sustainability and Productivity, Landes Company and Academic Press, Inc., USA, 1997, 247 pages.

Resource-organisms:

1. National Center for Biotechnology Education (NCBE) It provides independent and authoritative information, training and resources for schools, colleges, industry, professional organizations and the general public. Website: http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/
   Postal address: School of Animal and Microbial Sciences, University of Reading
   Whiteknights, PO Box 228, Reading, RG6 6AJ, UK
   Tel: +44 (0) (118) 987-3743
   Fax: +44 (0) (118) 975-0140

2. Québec Biotechnology Innovation Center (QBIC) The goal of this center is to promote the development of young innovative companies working in the field of biotechnology applied to health, environment, agri-food and forestry sectors. Website: http://www.cqib.org/indexe.htm
   Postal Address: Normand deMontigny, QBIC
   230, Bernard-Belleau St., Suite 110
   Laval, Qc, H7V 4A9, CANADA
   

3. Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock (CGIL) It is a research group affiliated with the University of Guelph that does genetic research on beef, dairy, poultry and swine. Website: http://www.aps.uoguelph.ca/cgil
   Postal address: Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph
   Guelph, Ont, N1G 2W1, CANADA
   Tel: 519-824-4120 ext. 8980
   Fax: 519-767-0573
   Email: mlazenby@aps.uoguelph.ca