Biodiversity Traditional Knowledge Intellectual Property Rights

S. Ram Reddy · M. Surekha · V. Krishna Reddy

Jun 2016 · Scientific Publishers

About this eBook

 The present book “Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights“ elaborates principles of biodiversity right from definitions and concepts to strategies for conservation of biodiversity. It also explains the roles and functions of international organizations like CBD in biodiversity conservation. The unique feature of this book is it connects biodiversity, traditional knowledge and intellectual property rights. Different aspects of biodiversity related traditional knowledge and international initiatives undertaken to protect the rights of traditional knowledge holders are discussed.

About the author

S. Ram Reddy

Dr. S. Ram Reddy, Professor of Microbiology, has a teaching experience for nearly three decades both at UG and PG levels. He edited and authored more than a dozen books. His areas of research include microbial physiology, bioinoculants and biodiversity of microorganisms. He handled a number of research projects funded by UGC, DBT, CSIR, DST etc. He published more than seventy research papers and guided about a dozen students for their Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees. He is a fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society and an active member of many academic bodies.

M. Surekha

Dr. M. Surekha, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Mycology and Plant pathology from Kakatiya University. She has a teaching experience 20 years and research experience for 25 years. Her core area of research is mycology and mycotoxins with special emphasis on animal feeds and fodders and has been working in this area for last 20 years. She has guided three students for their Ph.D degrees and presently four are working; published 40 research papers in international and national journals of repute and contributed three chapters in books published by Springer, Elsevier and CAB. Currently, she is working as Principal Investigator for the UGC funded project.

V. Krishna Reddy

Dr. V. Krishna Reddy, presently the Head of the Department of Botany, Kakatiya University Warangal. He received his M.Sc and Ph.D. degrees from Kakatiya University. He has nearly three decade of teaching experience research experience. His areas of research includes mycotoxins associated with foods and feeds and endophytic fungi of medicinal importance. Under his guidance three students were awarded Ph.D and four students are presently working. He handled a major research project funded by UGC, New Delhi. He has published 70 research papers in reputed journals and co-authored three books. He is an active member of academic bodies like Indian Botanical Society and Indian Phytopathological Society and Telangana Academy of Sciences. He visited foreign countries like USA and Sri Lanka and presented his research findings.