Comparative analysis of Regional Innovation System in different types of regions: Evidence of Madrid, Basque country and Andalucía

Regional innovation system (RIS) is a popular concept between policy makers and researchers. Regional government create RIS policies with the aim to increase competitiveness and gain regional development. Previous research about RIS emphasize the importance of adapting the policy to a certain region based on its specifications, limitations and strengths. The research analyses three Spanish regions, Madrid, representing metropolitan region , Basque country, representing old industrial region and Andalucía, representing peripheral region. The research analysis the similarities and differences between RIS and RIS policies in the regions and linkages between the region specifications and the theoretical framework

Social Innovation in Territorial Context : Case study of region Skane

Social Innovation (SI) is a highly relevant concept in the modern world. The concept responds to complex societal challenges and provides innovative solutions to unmet social needs. This study is drawing upon SI theories that emphasize importance of territory, mainly from socio-political perspective, for SI. Based on interviews with seven stakeholders working with SI in the public sector, NGOs, academia and supporting agencies, this study aims to illustrate what role played the region and territory in the case of region Skane and what aspects promoted SI. Furthermore, the thesis investigates intensity and structures of linkages between different actors and potential barriers for SI

Correction: Native Phytoremediation Potential of Urtica dioica for Removal of PCBs and Heavy Metals Can Be Improved by Genetic Manipulations Using Constitutive CaMV 35S Promoter.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0167927.]

Detection of transgene expression at mRNA level in transiently transformed nettles.

<p>The transgenes used, <i>CUP</i> (left) and <i>bphC</i> (right), originate from microorganisms, where they play an important role in remediation and tolerance to pollutants.</p

Amount of acid-extractable metals in nettles cultivated for four months in contaminated soil.

<p>Amount of acid-extractable metals in nettles cultivated for four months in contaminated soil.</p

The results of soil analysis in terms of heavy metals before and after four-month nettle cultivation.

<p>The results of soil analysis in terms of heavy metals before and after four-month nettle cultivation.</p

Endophytic bacteria isolated from nettles.

<p>Nettles growed in soil contaminated with heavy metals (left) or with polychlorinated biphenyls (right).</p

The plant growth promoting factors (PGP factors) of isolated endophytes producing a high amount of siderophores.

<p>The plant growth promoting factors (PGP factors) of isolated endophytes producing a high amount of siderophores.</p