Biagio Pecorino
Biographic Data
| ID | 6268003 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Biagio Pecorino |
| GIVEN NAMES | Biagio |
| FAMILY NAME | Pecorino |
| SIGNATURE | PECORINO B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Catania |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7621-1598 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
How do farmers plan to safeguard the environment? Empirical evidence on farmers’ intentions to adopt organic pest management practices
The development and optimization of more sustainable pest control methods, primarily focusing on preventive strategies and non-chemical tools, is a global priority for scientists and agrochemical companies. This study examines Sicilian farmers’ willingness to adopt organic pest management practices for protecting tomatoes and zucchini from two key insect pests, namely Tuta absoluta and Bemisia tabaci. We implemented the Theory of Planned Behavior…
Athletes preferences and willingness to pay for innovative high-protein functional foods
The growing number of athletes in the population leads to an increasing demand for high-protein functional foods to which food industries are trying to respond with new products and strategies that can meet the needs of athletes. An experimental auction was performed to elicit athletes' willingness to pay for an innovative high-protein bread, correlating it to specific food values. For a deeper understanding of the determinants of respondents' ch…
The effect of a Unesco world heritage site designation on willingness to pay to preserve an agri-environmental good
Use of citrus pulp for biogas production
Use of citrus pulp for biogas production
The effect of a Unesco world heritage site designation on willingness to pay to preserve an agri-environmental good
How do farmers plan to safeguard the environment? Empirical evidence on farmers’ intentions to adopt organic pest management practices
The development and optimization of more sustainable pest control methods, primarily focusing on preventive strategies and non-chemical tools, is a global priority for scientists and agrochemical companies. This study examines Sicilian farmers’ willingness to adopt organic pest management practices for protecting tomatoes and zucchini from two key insect pests, namely Tuta absoluta and Bemisia tabaci. We implemented the Theory of Planned Behavior…
Athletes preferences and willingness to pay for innovative high-protein functional foods
The growing number of athletes in the population leads to an increasing demand for high-protein functional foods to which food industries are trying to respond with new products and strategies that can meet the needs of athletes. An experimental auction was performed to elicit athletes' willingness to pay for an innovative high-protein bread, correlating it to specific food values. For a deeper understanding of the determinants of respondents' ch…
Economics (3 works) · Willingness to pay (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Agricultural economics (1 work) · Agricultural engineering (1 work) · Agricultural science (1 work) · Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact (1 work) · Agronomy (1 work) · Anaerobic digestion (1 work) · Archaeology (1 work)