What is Biopiracy? Explain it with respect to Turmeric. - Vidyadip

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What is Biopiracy? Explain it with respect to Turmeric.

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Definition:

Biopiracy is defined as ‘theft of various natural products and then selling them by getting patent without giving any benefits or compensation back to the host country’.
Since ancient times, Indians have been using Haldi (Turmeric powder) as antiseptic for healing wounds for killing pests and medicinal purposes

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