The Influence of ‘Fuji’ Apple Qualities on Price Fluctuation
Author(s): SUN Wei-shang, ZHAO Yan-hua, REN Xiao-lin, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Huasheng CORP.
Pages: 198-201
Year: 2014 Issue: 10
Journal: Northern Horticulture
Keyword: apple qualities; hedonic model; apple prices;
Abstract: ‘Fuji’apple is one of the main planting varieties in Shaanxi,and the qualities affect the peasants’ benefit and the market price.This study was aimed at researching the influence of apple qualities on prices.A hedonic price line function was estimated in terms of the variables mentioned.A generalized linear model was employed and the parameters were estimated via the maximum-likelihood method.Results showed that the most influential variable on the price of apples were sugar,followed by stress,chroma,storage conditions and size.According to these,some suggest were given.
Pages: 198-201
Year: 2014 Issue: 10
Journal: Northern Horticulture
Keyword: apple qualities; hedonic model; apple prices;
Abstract: ‘Fuji’apple is one of the main planting varieties in Shaanxi,and the qualities affect the peasants’ benefit and the market price.This study was aimed at researching the influence of apple qualities on prices.A hedonic price line function was estimated in terms of the variables mentioned.A generalized linear model was employed and the parameters were estimated via the maximum-likelihood method.Results showed that the most influential variable on the price of apples were sugar,followed by stress,chroma,storage conditions and size.According to these,some suggest were given.
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