ABSTRACT
The previous section outlined the diversity of approaches to R&D in different industry sectors, and between companies within a particular industry sector. The manner in which companies seek access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge, and the ways in which they use these resources, reflect this diversity. This section examines the types of material that companies acquire, who collects genetic resources, the role of ex-situ collections as sources of genetic resources for industry, and the relative importance of geographic diversity and traditional knowledge.
