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Molecule Mine, The

Synopsis
Shows how Western scientists are drawing on the knowledge of the native inhabitants of tropical rain forests to examine new species of plants previously unknown to them - plants that could provide new medicines, dyes and foodstuffs.
Series
Perspective, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 28 min.
Year of production
1990
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
plants; rain forests

Credits

Director
Chris Warren
Producer
Jenny Ranson
Writer
Dick Sullivan

Production Company

Name

Central Office of Information

Phone
020 7928 2345
Fax
020 7928 5037
Address
Hercules Road
LONDON
SE1 7DU
Notes
Contact: Vince Sannessee

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email
lts@londontv.com
Web
http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7434 1121
Fax
020 7734 0619
Address
21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW

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