Authors : N.N. Seyyed Ali, A.L. Dariush, S.A. Mohammad and D.M. Pedram
Abstract: There has not taken any major step for mass cultivation of medicinal plants. In this context, review of factors affecting adoption of agricultural cultivation of medicinal plants is very important. This study has also been accomplished for the purpose of identification of socio-economic factors effective on the adoption of medicinal plants cultivation in the Eshkevarat region of Iran. A survey was conducted using a stratified random sampling to collect data from farmers of selected rural in Eshkevarat region, north of Iran. The questionnaire validity and reliability were also determined to enhance the dependability of the result. The subjects under study were then divided into two groups of adopters and non-adopters. A total of 50 adopters and 40 non-adopters were studied for effective factors. Results showed that the most important socio-economical factors that influence on the adoption of medicinal plants cultivation in Eshkevarat region of Guilan province are marriage status, number of farm patches, yearly income from agricultural activities and utilization system.
N.N. Seyyed Ali, A.L. Dariush, S.A. Mohammad and D.M. Pedram, 2010. Socio-Economic Factors for Adoption of Medicinal Plants Cultivation in North of Iran. Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 5: 297-303.