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. 2019 Mar 4;28(2):247–256. doi: 10.1007/s11248-019-00118-5

Table 2.

Potential impact of various scenarios in determining the adoption and use of NBTs in agriculture (%)

How significant do you think the agents below will be in determining where and how NBTs will be developed and used in agriculture? Minor role Moderate role Major role Uncertain
National or regional regulations for health and safety 4 17 74 5
Export markets 10 29 56 5
End-users/consumers 15 26 53 6
The media 14 31 51 4
Plant breeders 20 36 40 4
Industry or product standards 12 41 40 7
Research funders 19 45 31 5
Wholesale trade rules 17 39 31 13
Food processors 20 46 30 4
Research managers or leaders 30 38 27 5
Host research institutions 24 43 26 7
Farmers 33 41 21 5
Local markets 38 41 15 6