Abstract

The perception of scientists was assessed to determine how it affects their participation in agricultural biotechnology Research and Development. Six Universities were selected, comprising 2 Federal Universities, 2 State Universities, 1 University of Agriculture, 1 University of Technology. Nine Research Institutes were purposively selected to represent different research mandates. The total number of respondents for the study were 148. A structured questionnaire was used. Majority of the respondents (89.9%) were favorably disposed towards agricultural biotechnology. There is no significant relationship between sex (?²=2.97, p > 0.05), marital status (?²=2.495, p 0.05), and qualification (?²=3.032, p > 0.05) and scientists perception about agricultural biotechnology. Religion significantly affects scientists perception (?²=21.44, p>0.05). Scientists perception about agricultural biotechnology does not significantly affect participation (r=-.024, p <0.05). Efforts to build capacity for agricultural biotechnology Research and Development must leverage on the positive perception about the innovation among scientists in the National Agricultural Research System.

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