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July 11, 2026GM crops & foodOpen Access

Drivers of farmers’ intentions to adopt genome-edited cassava resistant to cassava brown streak disease in Uganda

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AAAlice Onek AtimangoGulu UniversitySKStephen W. KaluleGulu UniversityBSBrian SenyangeGhent University

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Overview

Randomized trial examines factors influencing farmers' intentions to adopt genome-edited cassava, suggesting key drivers.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore farmers' intentions to adopt genome-edited cassava resistant to cassava brown streak disease.
  • Cross-sectional survey of 357 cassava farmers in Northern Uganda
  • Analysis using partial least squares structural equation modeling
  • Application of the model of goal-directed behavior to assess adoption intentions
  • Farmers displayed positive intentions towards adopting genome-edited cassava if available in the market
  • Intentions were influenced by attitude, perceived behavioral control, and positive anticipated emotions
  • Farmers' education level and experience moderated certain pathways in the adoption model

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Atimango et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51e0f5c18d7f28ca500ee6https://doi.org/10.1080/21645698.2026.2698267
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