Table 6 Description of variables used in the binary logistic regression model (n = 170)
Variables | Expected sign | References |
|---|---|---|
Socio-demographic characteristics | ||
Gender (male = 1) | ± | |
Age (productive age between 18 and 60 years; yes = 1) | ± | |
Education (at least basic = 1) | + | |
Household size (continuous) | + | |
Extension contact (yes = 1) | + | |
Member to farmers associations (yes = 1) | + | |
Own land size (continuous) | + | |
Varietal attributes | ||
High yielding (yes = 1) | + | |
Early maturing (yes = 1) | + | |
Tillering ability (good = 1) | + | |
Plant height (tall) (yes = 1) | + | |
Grain weight (good = 1) | + | |
Resistance to disease (rust) (yes = 1) | + | |
Resistance to shattering (yes = 1) | + | |
Baking quality (good = 1) | + | |
Adaptation (drought and heat stresses) (good = 1) | + | |