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PROCEEDING OF THE 4TH NATIONAL CONGRESS ON GENETICS
Edited by M.S. Saad, Q.Z. Farida, M.A. Kadir, M.Z.M. Khalid, O. Mohamad, G.B. Saleh, and J.M. Panandam (2000)
ISBN 983-99037-4-8 430 p.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY (2000)
Edited by Maude Phipps, Rofina Yasmin Othman and Wickneswari Ratnam

PROSPECTS OF BIODIVERSITY PROSPECTING
Edited by: Prof. A. H. Zakri (1995)
ISBN 983-99037-0-5    287 p.
 

The issue of genetic resources has become important in the global agenda. Biodiversity prospecting is the search for wild species whose genes can yield new medicines and improved crops. Interest is focused on the so-called "gene- rich" countries, the majority of which are found in the tropics. For biodiversity prospecting to operate successfully, there must be a meeting of minds between those in the "gene-rich" countries and those in the "technology-rich" countries. Mankind has been depending on four species of plants for most of its staples, namely wheat, maize, rice and potato. There are many other species of organisms, known and unknown, which could be discovered and evaluated to widen the spectrum of our food options. Therefore, biodiversity prospecting for new or other uses, in particular its relevance to Malaysia, need to be intensified. The publication of the proceeding of the two-day workshop is aimed to bring together the views of experts in various aspects of biodiversity prospecting.
 

Contents:

• The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity

• Biodiversity prospecting: prospects and realities

• Status of terrestrial biodiversity in Malaysia

• Status of marine biodiversity in Malaysia

• Medicinal products from the tropical rainforests of the Far East

• Potential crops from the wild

• Economic valuation of genetic resources

• Plant breeders' rights and farmers' rights

• Translating genetic resource rights into sustainable development: Philippines' experience

• Developing a "Rights Regime" for control of biodiversity and indigenous knowledge

• Global cooperation in biodiversity prospecting and conservation

FIRST MENDEL PUBLIC LECTURE :
WHOLE GENOME ANALYSIS - OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES
By Prof. Bruce W. Holloway (1995) Monash University, Australia  ISBN 983-9152-20-3    26 p.

This publication is based on the First Mendel Public Lecture delivered in the First National Congress on Genetics. It describes the new techniques available, and their application to whole genome mapping which now provides a novel and exciting perspectives for modern genetics

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL CONGRESS ON GENETICS
Edited by Prof. Chong-Lek Koh (1994)
ISBN 983-9152-05-X    248 p.

Worldwide, the science of genetics is expanding so rapidly. Some of the most current research and development in this interesting field in Malaysia is included in this proceeding volume

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGIES IN PACIFIC RIM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: ACHIEVEMENTS, COOPERATION AND PROSPECTS
By Prof. Albert Sasson, UNESCO, Paris 
ISBN 967-942-302-6

This is the first of a series of Public Lecture convened by the Genetics Society of Malaysia. This publication presents a spectrum of views by a very prominent scientist. Biotechnology is seen as one of the newly-emerging technologies that have great potential for the developing countries. Numerous examples of achievements and joint ventures are cited, and benefits and propspects of biotechnologies in these countries discussed. 

ROLE OF GENETICS IN ALLEVIATING WORLD HUNGER
By Dr. Gurdev S. Khush, IRRI, Los Banos 
ISBN 983-9152-15-7
 

As the leader of the research team for many years in IRRI, Dr. Khush developed the modern high-yielding rice variety IR36, making it the most widely grown variety of any crop in the world. His Public Lecture is embodied in this publication, which among others outline the breeding strategies to improve productivity and yield stability to meet the rice requirements in the next century. 

NATIONAL CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP ON BIOSAFETY
(Souvenir Programme)

THE PROCEEDINGS OF
THE SECOND NATIONAL CONGRESS ON GENETICS
Edited by Mohamad, O., Mahani, M. C. and Zulkeflie, Z. (1996)
ISBN 983-99037-1-3    462 p.

THIRD ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON MEDICAL GENETICS
(Souvenir Programme & Abstracts)