The Phenomenon of Marine Bioprospecting

Bioprospecting (bioexploration or biosearch), a research area that has emerged since the late 1990s, is rapidly developing. In recent decades, the number of scientific publications on this topic has increased many times. Marine bioprospecting, as part of the general trend, is characterized by an ext...

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Published in:Biology bulletin reviews 2024, Vol.14 (1), p.115-132
Main Authors: Rusyaev, S. M., Orlov, A. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Bioprospecting
Cell Biology
Ecology
Genetic diversity
Life Sciences
Zoology
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Summary:Bioprospecting (bioexploration or biosearch), a research area that has emerged since the late 1990s, is rapidly developing. In recent decades, the number of scientific publications on this topic has increased many times. Marine bioprospecting, as part of the general trend, is characterized by an extremely wide range of studies, most of which are still in the phase of accumulating information about the genetic and biochemical diversity of biological material. In order to assess the potential of this area, a review of the results of research conducted around the world was carried out. Within its framework, a periodization of the direction was carried out; the scale, main factors, problems, and economic foundation for the development of bioprospecting were shown. The analysis and classification of methodological concepts was carried out. The role of information is revealed and the consequences of the development of bioprospecting are considered. The significant lag of Russian science in marine bioprospecting requires taking serious steps in the development of this important and promising area: creating appropriate infrastructure and new forms of organizing research, consolidating the scientific community, and including business and government agencies in the process.
ISSN:2079-0864
2079-0872
DOI:10.1134/S2079086424010080