Spatial Heterogeneity of Agricultural Science and Technology Parks Technology Diffusion: A Case Study of Yangling ASTP

Diffusion of Agricultural Technology Innovation: Research Progress of Innovation Diffusion in Chinese Agricultural Science and Technology Parks

“…Regarding the spatial performance of technology diffusion, the geographical location and similar socio-economic environment adjacent to the ASTP can show spatial continuity. Technology diffusion can show spatial continuity and spread; otherwise, it may show jumping [24].…”

“…The technology is recognized and adopted through the first-level diffusion axis by some high-level "diffusion sources". [81] At this stage, technology diffusion is slow, and the macro spatial scale shows the characteristics of hierarchical jump diffusion. When the demonstration effect of the high-level diffusion source appears, the technology receptors begin to follow suit.…”

“…Numerous studies have shown that they are both cumulative, path-dependent historical growth processes and a product of national technology policies [22]. Technology regions/technology poles grow and develop through localized innovation clusters and drive the development of the entire region through their diffusion effects [23][24][25].…”

“…Agricultural Science and Technology Park (ASTP) is a new model of agricultural technology innovation and achievement transformation that emerged from the modernization of China's agriculture in the 1990s [24]. It is a technology zone/technology pole for developing Chinese agriculture and agricultural regions.…”

“…China has built 295 national ASTPs in seven batches, covering all provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions [26], as well as tens of thousands of provincial-, municipal-, and county-level ASTPs and modern agricultural demonstration zones. Various ASTPs at all levels are tasked with both agricultural science and technology innovation [24]. Moreover, they need to promote regional agricultural restructuring, quality and efficiency improvement, and the overall development of agricultural areas through innovation diffusion.…”