The present work aims to define a methodological approach to quantify and analyse the effects of instruments of investment incentives (tax incentives and financial) on the demand for investment in water saving, taking into account the economic conditions and in particular its agricultural...

Moisture, as free water or atmospheric humidity, is a driving force in the biology and ecology of Phytophthora capsici. Free water and soil matric potential are significant factors affecting mycelial growth, sporangial formation, zoospore release, and oospore production of this pathogen. Soil...

In this article we investigate the role of information transmission in promoting agricultural technology adoption and diffusion. We study the in uence of two information channels, namely extension services and social learning. We develop a theoretical model of technology adoption and diffusion,...