Article
Valuing New Random Genetically Modified (GM) Traits with Real Options: The Case of Drought-Tolerant Wheat
Agricultural Finance Review
(2015)
Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to develop an analytical model to value traits at different developmental phases and to determine the value of drought tolerance (DT) in wheat using GM technology.
Design/methodology/approach
– A stochastic binomial real-options model of GM traits was developed to estimate the value of a DT wheat trait.
Findings
– The results indicate that the value of DT wheat using GM technology is in-the-money at each development phase. The greatest value would accrue for the Prairie Gateway and Northern Great Plains regions in the USA.
Research limitations/implications
– The approach is useful for valuing high-cost risky investments in technology and results provide guidance for development strategies.
Originality/value
– The model is original and its applications to wheat are unique.
Keywords
- Wheat,
- Drought tolerant,
- Random,
- Genetically modified,
- Real options,
- Trait valuation,
- Stochastic efficiency
Disciplines
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1108/AFR-05-2014-0014
Citation Information
William Wilson, Sumadhur Shakya and Bruce Dahl. "Valuing New Random Genetically Modified (GM) Traits with Real Options: The Case of Drought-Tolerant Wheat" Agricultural Finance Review Vol. 75 Iss. 2 (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sumadhur-shakya/2/