TY - JOUR T1 - Agricultural Biotechnology in Developing Countries: Status in Nigeria AU - , S.B. Alabi AU - , A.A. Babatunde AU - , K.C. Egemba JO - Research Journal of Applied Sciences VL - 2 IS - 10 SP - 1019 EP - 1024 PY - 2007 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1815-932x DO - rjasci.2007.1019.1024 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjasci.2007.1019.1024 KW - Agricultural biotechnology KW -food production KW -genetic engineering KW -transgenic crops KW -Nigeria AB - This study discusses the status of agricultural biotechnology of some developing countries including Nigeria. Agricultural biotechnology has the potential to solve local agricultural needs andto greatly increase food production.Some advances in agricultural biotechnology with emphasis on crop production are treated. The issue of genetically modified organisms and crops, together with their associated concerns have also been discussed.Various factors promoting and inhibiting the application of agricultural biotechnology in developing countries, with particular reference to Nigeria are enumerated and discussed. Solutions to the identified problems have been proffered, which would make agricultural biotechnology worthwhile in Nigeria. ER -