کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
5071103 1477038 2007 21 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Estimating the adoption of Bt eggplant in India: Who Benefits from public-private partnership?
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علوم کشاورزی و بیولوژیک دانش تغذیه
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Estimating the adoption of Bt eggplant in India: Who Benefits from public-private partnership?
چکیده انگلیسی
The study analyzes ex ante the adoption of insect-resistant Bt eggplant technology in India. Farmers' willingness to pay (WTP) is estimated using the contingent valuation method. Given the economic importance of insect pests in eggplant cultivation, the average WTP for Bt hybrids is more than four times the current price of conventional hybrid seeds. Since the private innovating firm has also shared its technology with the public sector, proprietary hybrids will likely get competition through public open-pollinated Bt varieties after a small time lag. This will reduce farmers' WTP for Bt hybrids by about 35%, thus decreasing the scope for corporate pricing policies. Nonetheless, ample private profit potential remains. Analysis of factors influencing farmers' adoption decisions demonstrates that public Bt varieties will particularly improve technology access for resource-poor eggplant producers. The results suggest that public-private partnership can be beneficial for all parties involved.
ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Food Policy - Volume 32, Issues 5–6, October–December 2007, Pages 523-543
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