From agriscience to agribusiness : theories, policies and practices in technology transfer and commercialization / Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, Elias G. Carayannis, Evangelos Grigoroudis, Stelios Rozakis, editors.
Kalaitzandonakes, Nicholas G., 1960- editor.; Carayannis, Elias G., editor.; Grigoroudis, Evangelos, editor.; Rozakis, Stelios.
2018
S494.5.I5 F76 2018eb
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From agriscience to agribusiness : theories, policies and practices in technology transfer and commercialization / Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, Elias G. Carayannis, Evangelos Grigoroudis, Stelios Rozakis, editors.
ISBN
9783319679587 (electronic book)
3319679589 (electronic book)
9783319679570
3319679570
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67958-7
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Cham : Springer, [2018]
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©2018
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English
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1 online resource (xxvi, 490 pages) : illustrations.
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10.1007/978-3-319-67958-7 doi
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S494.5.I5 F76 2018eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
338.1/6
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This volume presents a state-of-the-art overview of the rapidly evolving field of agribusiness, highlighting the most current issues, concepts, trends and themes in research, practice and policy. With a particular emphasis on technology, product and process innovation, the authors cover a wide array of topics relating to such issues as research and development, technology transfer and patents and licensing, with particular respect to the roles of academic institutions, private organizations and public agencies in generating and disseminating knowledge. Featuring case studies of innovative initiatives across the industry, this book will appeal to researchers, business leaders, university administrators and policymakers concerned with the multi-faceted implications of this dynamic and controversial sector.
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Kalaitzandonakes, Nicholas G., 1960- editor.
Carayannis, Elias G., editor.
Grigoroudis, Evangelos, editor.
Rozakis, Stelios.
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Innovation, technology, and knowledge management.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Part I: R&D Spending and Agricultural Innovation - Organization and Emerging Trends
Chapter 2: The Shifting Structure of Agricultural R&D: Worldwide Investment Patterns and Payoffs
Chapter 3: Private Sector Research and Development
Chapter 4: Structural Change and Innovation in the Global Agricultural Input Sector
Chapter 5: Private-Public R&D in the Development of the Canola Industry in Canada
Part II: Institutional Incentives for Agricultural Innovation
Chapter 6: Why do US Corn Yields Increase? The Contributions of Genetics, Agronomy, and Policy Instruments
Chapter 7: Whither the Research Anticommons?
Chapter 8: Patent Characteristics and Patent Ownership in Agricultural Biotechnology
Chapter 9: Innovation and Technology Transfer among Firms in the Agricultural Input Sector
Chapter 10: Land-grant University Research as a Driver of Progress in Agriscience
Chapter 11: Agriscience Innovation at Land-grant Universities, Measured by Patents and Plant Variety Protection Certificates as Proxies
Part III: Technology Transfer from the Public to the Private Sector
Chapter 12: Transfer and Licensing of University Research and Technology in Canadian Agriculture
Chapter 13: Technology Transfer in Agriculture: The Case of Wageningen University
Chapter 14: The Evaluation Process of Research Commercialization Proposals and its Links to University Technology Transfer Strategy: A Case Study
Chapter 15: The Technology Cycle and Technology Transfer Strategies
Part IV: Technology Transfer to Agricultural Producers
Chapter 16: The Role of Extension in Agricultural Technology Transfer: A Critical Review
Chapter 17: Technology Adoption by Agricultural Producers: A Review of the Literature
Chapter 18: Commercialization Mechanisms for New Plant Varieties
Chapter 19: Water Efficient Maize for Africa: A Public-Private Partnership in Technology Transfer to Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Part V: Benefits from Agricultural Research and Innovation
Chapter 20: Public Research and Technology Transfer in US Agriculture: The Role of USDA
Chapter 21: The Role and Impact of Public Research and Technology Transfer in Brazilian Agriculture
Chapter 22:Public Agricultural Research and its Contributions to Agricultural Productivity
Chapter 23: A Bayesian Measure of Research Productivity
Chapter 24: Innovation and Technology Transfer in Agriculture: Concluding Comments.

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