Evaluating Negative Landscape Impacts on Sustainable Agricultural Biotechnology Development in Haotang Village, Xinyang City: An Application of the COV-AHP Method

Abstract

Sustainable rural development is essential for the integration of agricultural biotechnology and environmental management. Haotang Village in Xinyang City presents unique landscape characteristics that influence local biotechnological applications and agricultural productivity. However, negative landscape elements—such as environmental degradation, inefficient land use, and infrastructural limitations—pose challenges to the commercialization and adoption of biotechnology in rural settings. This study employs the COV-AHP (Coefficient of Variation–Analytic Hierarchy Process) method to systematically evaluate these negative landscape factors, providing a quantitative basis for their prioritization and management. The analysis identifies critical landscape elements that hinder sustainable agricultural practices and biotechnology adoption. Results highlight the need for targeted interventions to optimize land use and ecological conditions, facilitating the integration of biotechnological innovations in rural economies. This research offers strategic insights for policymakers and stakeholders in biotechnology, emphasizing the role of landscape management in supporting the commercial viability of biotechnological advancements in rural development contexts.