Dynamic diffusion of hybrid rice varieties and the effect on rice production: evidence from China
Qiaoyu Wang,
Bing Bin,
Huaiyu Wang
Abstract:The widespread adoption of hybrid rice varieties in China is a successful example, showing the role of agricultural technology in terms of food security. However, the dynamic diffusion of hybrid rice varieties and their effect on rice production requires further study. Based on data on hybrid rice adoption at the provincial level from 1984 to 2011, we applied the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Geographically and Temporally Weighted Regression (GTWR) models to investigate the spatial and temporal effects of h… Show more
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