Perception: A Determinant of Scientists’ Participation in Agricultural Biotechnology Research and Development

Thomas Adisa, Adegbenga Adekoya, Udom Inyeneh, Isaac Toro, Edore Akpokodje, Kevin Akut, Eddy Onemolease and Aderanti Aderinto

Journal of Agricultural Science, 2011, vol. 3, issue 1, 45

Abstract: The perception of scientists was assessed to determine how it affects their participation in agricultural biotechnology Research and Development. Six Universities were selected, comprising 2 Federal Universities, 2 State Universities, 1 University of Agriculture, 1 University of Technology. Nine Research Institutes were purposively selected to represent different research mandates. The total number of respondents for the study were 148. A structured questionnaire was used. Majority of the respondents (89.9%) were favorably disposed towards agricultural biotechnology. There is no significant relationship between sex (?2=2.97, p > 0.05), marital status (?2=2.495, p 0.05), and qualification (?2=3.032, p > 0.05) and scientists perception about agricultural biotechnology. Religion significantly affects scientists perception (?2=21.44, p>0.05). Scientists perception about agricultural biotechnology does not significantly affect participation (r=-.024, p

Date: 2011
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