Biotechnology in Australia

Summary

The OECD definition of biotechnology states that it is the application of Science & Technology to living organisms as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services. Biotechnology includes; DNA (the coding), genomics, pharmaco-genetics, gene probes, DNA sequencing/synthesis/amplification, genetic engineering; Proteins and molecules (the functional blocks): protein/peptide sequencing/synthesis, lipid/protein glyco-engineering, proteomics, hormones, and growth factors, cell receptors/signalling/pheromones. Cell and tissue culture and engineering: cell/tissue culture, tissue engineering, hybridisation, cellular fusion, vaccine/immune stimulants, embryo manipulation. Process biotechnologies: Bioreactors, fermentation, bioprocessing, bioleaching, bio-pulping, bio-bleaching, biodesulphurization, bioremediation, and biofiltration; Sub-cellular organisms: gene therapy, viral vectors. (Source: OECD)

Contents

• Industry Definition
  • Activities (Products and Services)
  • Similar Industries
  • Other Related Industries
• Key Statistics
  • Current Prices
  • Constant Prices
  • Real Growth
  • Ratio Table
• Segmentation
  • Products and Service Segmentation
  • Major Market Segments
  • Industry Concentration
  • Geographic Spread
• Market Characteristics
  • Market Size
  • Linkages
  • Demand Determinants
  • Domestic and International Markets
  • Basis of Competition
  • Life Cycle
• Industry Conditions
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Taxation
  • Industry Assistance ;Regulation and Deregulation
  • Cost Structure
  • Capital and Labor Intensity
  • Technology and Systems
  • Industry Volatility
  • Globalization
• Key Factors
  • Key Sensitivities
  • Key Success Factors
• Key Competitors
  • Major Players
  • Player Performance
  • Other Players
• Industry Performance
  • Current Performance
  • Historical Performance
• Outlook