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Table 1 Summary of parameters and variables used in the analysis

From: Impact and returns on investment of mungbean research and development in Myanmar

Parameter/variable

Value

Mungbean-planted area in 2016 (million ha)

1.22

Mungbean production (t)

1.09

Mungbean yield (t/ha)

0.89

Mungbean harvest consumed domestically (%)

7.70

Introduction of improved mungbean varieties (year):

 Yezin 9

2000

 Yezin 11

2006

 Yezin 14

2008

 MAS 1

2007

Yield premiums over older varieties (proportion):

 Yezin 9

0.61

 Yezin 11

0.15

 Yezin 14

0.36

 MAS 1

0.34

Cost premium of all improved varieties (USD/ha)

0.00

Price elasticities:

 Domestic supply

0.44

 Domestic demand

0.00

 International market demand

0.75

Discount rate (% per annum)

5

  1. 30-year time series data on area, production, yield, variety adoption and prices included in the online data annex