Factors Affecting Lotus Rhizome Production in Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Roi Et Province

Abstract

This study focused on growers' knowledge and socio-economic situations affecting lotus rhizome production in Thailand. The objectives of the study were: 1) to examine the present state of lotus rhizome production; 2) to determine the production knowledge of lotus rhizome growers and the factors affecting lotus rhizome production; and 3) to determine the socio-economic factors that affect lotus rhizome production. Population of the study was 46 families of lotus rhizome growers in Nakhon Ratchasima and Roi Et provinces. Data were collected through the personal interview method using open-ended and close-ended questionnaires and analyzed by using statistical procedures including arithmetic mean, percentage and correlation. This study revealed that the socio-economic factors such as growing experience, group membership, and total family income derived from lotus rhizome production were affecting lotus rhizome production at the significant levels of .05, .01 and .05 respectively. The production knowledge was found very highly significant relationship with lotus rhizome production at .001 level.