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Alcon
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« on: June 10, 2005, 12:07:37 AM »
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Can someone please explain this to me? Specifically what "plant genetic" means. I still do not "get" this question.
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Alcon
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2005, 12:21:35 AM »
Quote from: J. J. on June 10, 2005, 12:19:47 AM
Products derived from the genetic properties specific to one type of plant would be my guess.

And what exactly is the background on exploitation of these resources by multinational corporations in developing countries?
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Alcon
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2005, 12:42:23 AM »
Quote from: J. J. on June 10, 2005, 12:40:51 AM
Quote from: Alcon on June 10, 2005, 12:21:35 AM
Quote from: J. J. on June 10, 2005, 12:19:47 AM
Products derived from the genetic properties specific to one type of plant would be my guess.

And what exactly is the background on exploitation of these resources by multinational corporations in developing countries?

I think it refers to doing things like developing drugs out of plant life, like quinine.

But why would it be unethical?
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