What’s the appetite for hot peppers among local growers in the community? On one hand, Hawaiian chili types are well known and one of the more widely produced peppers in the state. And of course, chili peppers are commonly used, both fresh and dried, in many different culinary dishes. 

Non-native, fire-prone vegetation covers more than one million acres of the Hawaiian islands. But Clay Trauernicht of the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management believes that threat could be somewhat alleviated by restoring ecosystems with non-invasive and native plants.

Pravin Mishra, a graduate student in the Dept. of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, has been elected Junior Student Director for the Poultry Science Association. This significant achievement was announced following a competitive election, where Pravin shined, showcasing his commitment to fulfilling the organization’s objective of providing educational, social, and academic/industrial support to all student members.

Mahalo to the Oʻahu County ʻOhana for your ongoing support of our various CTAHR programs in the county, especially our student summer program. Whether it’s picking plumeria, teaching students how to transplant seedlings, approving their supply purchases, packing vegetables for donations, editing their paperwork, prepping their workspace, or attending their various presentations, the time and kindness you’ve extended to these students will pay off greatly in the future.

Congrats to Susan Miyasaka of the Dept. of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences and John Hu of the Dept. of Plant andEnvironmental Protection Sciences. Last month, UH president David Lassner conferred upon them the titles of Researcher Emerita and Researcher Emeritus, respectively.