Extension Agent

Background

Jari S.K. Sugano serves as the Oahu County Administrator for Oahu County effective May 2020. This website host her previous work as an Extension Agent with commercial edible cropping systems with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (UH CTAHR), Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS). 

She previously served as the statewide coordinator of the Local & Immigrant Farmer Education Program (LIFE) and co-coordinator for the Western SARE Professional Development Program and co-program leader for the Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program (SOAP). 

She currently serves as the Emeritus Editor for the Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program's  Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter.

Prior to coming to UH CTAHR, she worked for Del Monte Hawaii and the USDA Forest Service.

Select Extension Publications

• Sugano, J., Chung, P., and Ricordi, A. Maile Propagation via Cuttings. (White Paper) April 2024.
• Chung, P., J. Sugano and J. Uyeda. 2024. Evaluating Alternative Static Hydroponic Solutions-Part 3. (White Paper).
• Chung, P., A, Ricordi, and J. Sugano. Sustaining Maile Production. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Volume 52. 2023.
• Chung, P., J. Sugano and J. Uyeda. Evaluating Alternative Static Hydroponic Solutions. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 51. 2023.
• Chung, P., C. Hanakawa, A. Ahmad, J. Uyeda, T. Lau, and and J. Sugano. Growing Lettuce Under Shade Conditions. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 50. 2023.
• Chung, P., J. Silva, A. Ahmad, J. Uyeda, C. Hanakawa, T. Lau and J. Sugano. Non Chemical Weed Management in Small Gardens. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 49. 2023.

• Kirk, E, K. Tavares, T. Radovich, S. Wages, A. Ahmad, J. Uyeda, R. Paull, J. Silva, G. Bryant, E. Collier, K. Flanagan, J.P. Bingham, J. Ellinwood, and J. Sugano. Hawaii Tumeric Production Guidelines. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Extension Publication. January 2023. Vegetable and Root Crop. VC-9.
• Chung, P., J. Silva, A. Ahmad, and J. Sugano. Increasing Success Rate in Backyard Cilantro. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 48. 2022.
• Chung, P., C. Hanakawa, T. Lau, J. Uyeda, A. Ahmad, and J. Sugano. Hydroponic Solutionsfor Backyard or Classroom Systems. University of Hawaii at Mānoa,College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and OrganicAgriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 47. 2022.
• Hanakawa, C. J. Uyeda, A. Ahmad, J. Sugano, N. Ooki, K.H. Wang. A Visual Recipe to Simple Hydroponics. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 47. 2022.
• Lau, T. A. Ahmad, Hauck, E., Manandhar, R., and J. Sugano. Collective Action for Control of Invasive Species on Windward Oahu. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Extension Publication Insect Pests. IP-53. July 2022.
• Hanakawa, C., A. Ahmad, T. Lau and J. Sugano. Increasing Youth Engagement with Flowers.  University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 46. 2022.
• Ahmad, A., C. Hanakawa, T. Lau, and J. Sugano. Sunflower: A Multi-Purpose Crop. Edible, Oil Production Livestock Feed, and as Ornamental Crop. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 46. 2022.
• Ahmad, A., T. Radovich, J. Uyeda,  S. Motomura-Wages, E. Kirk, J. Silva, K. Tavares, R. Gutierrez-Coarite, J. Hawkins, and J. Sugano. Intercropping: A Sustainable Strategy for Hawaii’s Small Farm Holders. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 45. 2022.
• Ahmad, A., KH Wang, T. Radovich, J. Uyeda, S. Motomura-Wages,E. Kirk, J. Silva, R. Gutierrez-Coarite, K. Tavares and J. Sugano. TransitioningTissue Culture Banana Seedlings from Lab to Field. University of Hawaii at Mānoa,College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and OrganicAgriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 43. 2021.
• Arizala D, Dobhal S, Paudel S, Boluk G, Silva J, Ahmad AA, Uyeda J, Sugano J, Alvarez AM, Arif M(2020). First report of Pectobacterium brasiliense causing bacterial soft rot and blackleg diseasesof potato in Hawaii. Plant Dis.
• Ahmad, A., J. Uyeda, T. Radovich, J. Sugano, S. Motomura, K. Tavares, J. Silva, E. Kirk, Evaluating the Quality of Locally Produced Liquid Organic Fertilizer for Seedlings Quality and Crop Yield. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 38. 2020.
• Ahmad, A., Uyeda, J., Radovich, T., Wages, S., Silva, J., Kirk, E., Tavares, K., and Sugano, J. Guava Fruit Bagging for Bird and Fruit Fly Control. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program.  Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Volume 39. Autumn 2020.  
• Taniguchi, A., Joshua Silva, J., Spinelli, G., Uyeda, J., Ahmad, A., Wang, K-H., and Sugano, J. Making Irrigation Decisions Using Tensiometers. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program.  Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Volume 39. Autumn 2020.
• Extension Impact Statement. Evolution of Screenhouses in Hawaii Agriculture. IS-2. May 2020. 
  
• Uyeda, J., L. Tamamoto, J. Sugano, J. Silva, A. Ahmad, and K. Tavares. Evaluation of Chinese (Won Bok) Varieties for Commercial Production. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. HanāiʻAi Newsletter Volume 37. 2020
• Wang, KH., P. Waisen, and J. Sugano. Ecosystem Enhanced Screenhouse Cucumber Production. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Winter 2019.  
  
• Wang, K-H., N. Kerr, P. Waisen, and J. Sugano. Exploring Biological Management Against Fusarium Wilt of Banana in Hawaii. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Fall 2019. 
• Bryant, G., T. Radovich, J. Sugano, A. Ahmad, J. Uyeda, J. Silva, K.H. Wang. Organic Screenhouse Trial of Parthenocarpic Cucumbers. Preliminary results: April-June 2019. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Fall 2019. 
• Ahmad, A., H.V. Nguyen, J. Silva, J. Uyeda, J. Sugano, T.J.K. Radovich, L. Nakamura-Tengan, S. Motomura, and K. Tavares. Evaluation of Different Varieties and Biochar Application Rate on the Yield of Soybean. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Fall 2019.
• Larrea-Sarmiento, A., X. Wang, W. B. Borth, R. P. Barone, A. Olmedo-Velarde, M. J. Melzer, J. S. K. Sugano, R. Galanti, J. Y. Suzuki, M. M. Wall, and J. S. Hu. First report of bean common mosaic virus infecting flowering ginger (Alpinia purpurata) in Hawaii. Plant Disease. September 2019.
  
• Spinelli, G., J. Uyeda, J. Silva, L. Okumura, A. Taniguchi & J. Sugano. Design of a Small-Scale Off-Grid Hydroponic System for Screen House Leafy Vegetable Production. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Summer 2019.
• Sugano, J., G. Spinelli, J. Silva, A. Taniguchi, L. Okumura, G. Teves, J. Bost, A. Ahmad and J. Uyeda. Field Screening of Various Lettuce Cultivars for Tip Burn Tolerance in Hawai'i. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Summer 2019. 
• Bryant, G., T. Radovich, J. Sugano, A. Ahmad, J. Uyeda, J. Silva, and K.H Wang Organic Screenhouse Trial of TYLC Resistant Tomatoes: Preliminary Results. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Summer 2019. 
• Spinelli, G., J. Silva, J. Uyeda, A. Taniguchi, L. Okumura, T. Radovich & J. Sugano. Electric Fence: Non-Chemical Wild Pig Deterrent. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Summer 2019. 
• Okumura, L., A. Taniguchi, & J. Sugano. Evaluation of Non-Chemical Deterrents to Repel Slugs. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Summer 2019. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
• Taniguchi, A., L. Okumura, G. Spinelli, J. Silva, J. Uyeda, & J. Sugano. The Importance of Testing pH and EC in Agriculture. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Summer 2019. 
• Green, J., M. J. Melzer, J. S.K. Sugano, W. B. Borth, and J. S. Hu. Viruses in Flowering Ginger. University of Hawaii. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Plant Diseases. October 2018. PD-116.    
• Sugano, J., T. Radovich and K.H. Wang. Advancing Hawaii's Farming Communities Through Applied Research, Education and Collaborative Partnerships. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. November 2018-January 2019. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 
• Sugano, J., L. Okumura, J. Silva, J. Uyeda,and K.H Wang. Scaling Up Māmaki (Pipturusalbidus ) in Non-Forest Areas forCommercial Production. Sustainable and OrganicAgriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. November 2018-January 2019.University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
• Sugano, J., G. Spinelli, K. Wong, E. Perez, J. Silva, J. Uyeda, K.H Wang, P. Shingaki. Evaluation of Organic Insecticides for Aphid Control on Chinese Cabbage. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. November 2018-January 2019. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 
• Tavares, K., J. Uyeda, J. Silva, S. Motomura Wages, J. Sugano, and L. Nakamura-Tengan. In Field Irrigation Water Treatment for the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rules. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. November 2018-January 2019. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 
• Silva, J., J. Sugano, and J. Uyeda. Celery Variety Trial: Preliminary Results, July 2018. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. November 2018-January 2019. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 
• Silva, J., J. Sugano, and J. Uyeda. Downy Mildew Resistant Basil Variety Trial:  Preliminary Results, August 2018. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. November 2018-January 2019. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 
• Sugano, J., T. Radovich and G. Spinelli. Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration. November 7, 2018. Ala Moana Hotel. Honolulu. (poster)
• Sugano, J., G. Spinelli, J. Uyeda, and J. Silva. Wild Animal Management on edible Crop Farms. 71st Annual Conference Hawaii Farm Bureau. October 30-31, 2018. Hilton Waikiki Beach. (display)  
• Sugano, J., G. Spinelli., J. Uyeda, J. Silva and K.H. Wang. Reduced Risk Crop Protection Chemical: Mode of Action. GoFarm Hawaii. October 24, 2018. Waimanalo Research Station. (handout)
• Okumura, L., & J. Sugano. Increased Mamaki Transplant Success with Non-Circulating Containers. LICH Conference. October 10, 2018. Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Uyeda J., J. Silva, J. Sugano, L. Nakamura-Tengan, J. Zee, N. Ooki, S. Wages, K. Wong, K.H Wang, T. Radovich, A. Ahmad. Evaluation of Multi-Colored Carrot Varieties. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. March-May 2018. V.32. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 
• Sugano, J., L. Okumura, J. Silva, J. Uyeda, T. Radovich, S. Motomura-Wages, R. Corrales and K.H Wang. Use of Resistant Varieties in Combination with Screen Systems. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. March-May 2018. V.32. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources . 
• Sugano, J., K.H Wang, J. Uyeda, J. Silva, K. Wong, D. Meyer, R. Shimabuku, T. Radovich, P. Shingaki, R. Corrales, S. Migita, L. Nakamura-Tengan and S. Fukuda. Screenhouse Systems. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. December 2017-February 2018. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
• Silva, J. J. Uyeda, S. Fukuda, R. Corrales, D. Ogata, and J. Sugano. Soybean Variety Trial: Fall 2017. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. December 2017-February 2018. University of Hawaii at Mānoa.
• Silva, J., J. Uyeda, S. Fukuda, L. Nakamura-Tengan, and J. Sugano. Installation of Field Toilets and Hand Washing Stations to Increase Worker Hygiene & Sanitation. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June 2017-August 2017. V 30. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. 

• Wong, K., J. Silva, R. Shimabuku, S. Fukuda, J. Sugano, K. Wang, J. Uyeda, F. Reppun S. Ching, J. Kam, and R. Mau. 2017. Comparing Physical Barriers and Organic Pesticides for Controlling Cabbage Webworm on Daikon. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. December 2016-February 2017. V 28. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Available online: https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=3001&dt=3&g=12 
• Wang, K., J., Sugano, S. Fukuda, J. Uyeda, D. Meyer, and S. Ching. DIY Screen House for Insect Management in the Tropics: Part I. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. December 2016-February 2017. V 28. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Available online: https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=2875&dt=3&g=12  
• Wang, K., J., Sugano, S. Fukuda, J. Uyeda, S. Ching, J. Kam, and D. Meyer. DIY Screen House for Insect Management in the Tropics: Part II. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. December 2016-February 2017. V 28. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Available online: https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=2972&dt=3&g=12  
• Uyeda, J., S. Fukuda, and J. Sugano. White Stem Negi Onion Variety Trial. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. September -November 2016. Available online: https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=1603&dt=3&g=12   
• Ahmad, A., T. Radovich, H. Nguyen, J. Uyeda, A. Arakaki, C. Nazario-Leary, J. Sugano, S. Motomura, and J. Silva. Evaluating the Suitability of Chickpea ( Ciser arietinum L.) as a New Crop to the Tropical Conditions of Hawaii. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June-August 2016. Volume 26. Available online: https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/soap/HanaiAi/TabId/9610/ArtMID/40474/ArticleID/51/Volume-26-June-%7c-July-%7c-Aug-2016-current.aspx 
• Radovich, T., A. Ahmad, A. Arakaki, J. Sugano, J. Uyeda, H. Nguyen. Tankage: A Locally Produced Nitrogen Source. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. September-December 2015. Volume 25.Available online: http://files.ctctcdn.com/44b779cb001/6bf8d0df-88dc-45ab-9001-28a419d0b718.pdf?utm_source=Winter+2015+HanaiAi&utm_campaign=Summer+2015+HanaiAi&utm_medium=email 
• Uyeda, J., S. Fukuda, and J. Sugano. White Stem Negi Onion Variety Trial. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. September-December 2015. Volume 25. Available online: http://files.ctctcdn.com/44b779cb001/42c1197a-f656-454c-ab7b-0ea095b9b998.pdf?utm_source=Winter+2015+HanaiAi&utm_campaign=Summer+2015+HanaiAi&utm_medium=email
• Wang, K. A. Park, S. Ching, S. Mishra, J. Sugano, J. Uyeda J. Tavares, and M. Quinttanilla. Insectary Plants for Organic IPM.  Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June-August 2015 Available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V24-InsectaryPoster.pdf
• Wang, K. M. Manley, D. Meyer, J. Sugano and J. Uyeda. Hot Water Treatment for Arthropod Pests Management. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June-August 2015 Available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V24-HotWaterTreatmentPoster.pdf
• Sugano, J. T. Radovich, and J. Smith. 2015 Hawaii WSARE Professional Development Program Summer Update. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June-August 2015 Available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V24-Sugano-WSARE2015Mtg.pdf
• Uyeda, J.,  M. Kawate, J. Coughlin, J. Kam, J. Sugano, S. Fukuda, R. Shimabuku, and K.-H. Wang.  Sprayer Calibration Using the 1/128 ^th Method for Motorized Backpack Mist Sprayer Systems. CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service PRRE-9. (available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PRRE-9.pdf)
• Tateno, A., L. Kaufman, M. Wright, J. Sugano, T. Radovich. Field screening of tomato varieties resistant to Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus and Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus in Hawaii. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. December-February 2015 Available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V22-Tateno-tomato.pdf
• Uyeda, J., J. Sugano, S. Fukuda and J. Odani. Evaluation of Various Pathogen Remediation Strategies for Soil and Soilless Farming Systems in Anticipation of the New Food Safety Guidelines. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. September-November 2014. Online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V21-UyedaSugano-WQpathogens.pdf
• Wang, K.H., J. Sugano, J. Uyeda, T. Radovich, S. Ching, S. Mishra, A. Park, D. Meyer, M. Quintanilla, S. Fukuda, and S. Migita, Evaluation of Microbes for Field Application in Hawaii. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. September-November 2014. Online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V21-Wang-MOEval.pdf
• Mishra, S., A. Park, J. Sugano, J. Uyeda, and K.-H. Wang, Suppression of Mites by Vermicompost Tea on Tea plant ( Camellia sinensis ). Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. September-November 2014. Online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V21-Mishra-VCT-mites.pdf
• Uyeda, J., J. Sugano, S. Fukuda, T. Radovich, A. Pant, and H. Valenzuela. Evaluation of Romaine Lettuce Varieties for Commercial Production from 2011-2014. CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service, Food Safety and Technology, July 2014, VC-3. Online:  https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/VC-3.pdf
• Hollyer, J., D. Meyer, F. E. Brooks, R. S. Shimabuku, L. F. Castro, C.Y. Nagamine, C. M. Tarutani1, J. S. Sugano, J.J.K. Leary, L. Nakamura-Tengan, and Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Pesticides Branch, Good Agricultural Practices: A Best Practices Kit for Safe, Legal, and Effective Pesticide Application in Hawai‘i . CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service, Food Safety and Technology, April 2014, FST-59. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V20-SuganoEtAl-PersianCuke.pdf
• Uyeda, J., M. Kawate, J. Coughlin, J. Kam, J. Sugano, S. Fukuda, R. Shimabuku, and K. Wang. Mist Blower Calibration Using the 1/128 ^th Calibration Method. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. March-May 2014. Online:  https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PRRE-9.pdf 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Lrx2QmABc

• Kawate, M., J. Uchida, J. Coughlin, M. Melzer, C. Kadooka, J. Kam, J. Sugano, and S. Fukuda. 2014. Ti Leaf Diseases in Hawaii's Commercial Orchards. Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. March-May 2014. Online: https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V19-KawateEtAl-TiLeafDiseases.pdf 

DOA Final Report 

Frontiers in Microbiology 

Viruses

• Sugano, J., S. Fukuda, S. Swift, S. Nakamoto, A. Kawabata, R. Hamasaki, M. Diaz-Lyke, J. Uyeda, R. Shimabuku, K. Sewake, A. Kawabata, S. Motomura, R. Tsutsui, A. Arakaki, B. Bushe, C. Tamaru, T. Radovich, K. Wang, M. Kawate, J. Uchida, and B. Fox. 2013. LIFE (Local and Immigrant Farmer Education) in Hawaii. Rural Connections. November 2013.
• Uyeda, J., J. Sugano, S. Fukuda, M. Kawate, R. Shimabuku, and K.-H. Wang. 2013. Sprayer calibration using the 1/128th method for boom spray systems. CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service PRRE: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PRRE-8.pdf
• Uyeda, J., J. Sugano, S. Fukuda, M. Kawate, R. Shimabuku, and K.-H. Wang. 2013. Sprayer calibration using the 1/128th method for handheld spray gun systems. CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service PRRE-7. http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PRRE-7.pdf 
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX9iw1btABI&list=PLxXcgS4iV68_-DczXj-630qtePJjpjbEK&index=54
• Pant, A.P., N.V. Hue, J. Uyeda, J. Sugano, and T. Radovich. 2013.  Investigating the Probable Cause of Crop Decline in Central O’ahu. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June-Aug. Online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V16-Uyeda-KaneshiroFF.pdf
• Sugano, J., S. Fukuda, T. Radovich, J. Uyeda, S. Migita, K. Takeda, and M. Chou. Evaluating Promising New Eggplant Varieties. Hanai Ai. March-May 2013. (available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V15-Sugano-EggplantTrials.pdf)
• Uyeda, J., J. Sugano, M. Chou, S. Fukuda, J. Uchida, M. Melzer, D. Tsuda, K. Wang, and M. Kawate. Major Basil in Hawaii. Three Economically Important basil Pest as of 2012. October 2012. PD-92. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (Chinese) (available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-92-1-Chinese.pdf)
• Uyeda, J., J. Sugano, M. Chou, S. Fukuda, J. Uchida, M. Melzer, D. Tsuda, K. Wang, and M. Kawate. Major Basil in Hawaii. Three Economically Important Basil Pest as of 2012. October 2012. PD-92. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-92.pdf
• Tavares, J., K.H. Wang, and J. Sugano. Ladybeetles of Hawai’i. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/Ladybeetle%20poster2.pdf)
• Uyeda, J., T. Radovich, J. Sugano, K. Wang, M. Melzer, and L. Cox.  2012.  Preliminary Screening for Virus Resistance in Organic Field Grown Tomatoes. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June-Aug. Online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V12-Uyeda-OrgTomato.pdf
• Melzer, M. S. Tripathi, T. Matsumoto, L. Keith, J. Sugano, W. Borth, A. Wieczorek, D. Gonsalves, and J. Hu. Tomato Spotted Wilt, 2012. PD-84. University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Online:  https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-70.pdf
• Uyeda, J., T. Radovich, J. Sugano, A. Fares, and R. Paull. 2011.  Effect of Irrigation Regime on Yield and Quality of Three Varieties of Taro ( Colocasia esculenta ).  Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. Online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V7-Uyeda-taro.pdf 39.
• Sugano, J., M. Melzer, A. Pant, T. Radovich, S. Fukuda, and S. Migita. Evaluations of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Resistant Varieties for Commercial Production. Hanāi ‘Ai Newsletter. June-August 2011. Online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/news/articles/V8-Sugano-TYLCV.pdf
• Cox. L. T. Radovich and J. Sugano. The Costs of “Organic” Insecticides. January 2011. SA-4. University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/SA-4.pdf)
• Sugano, J. R. Hamasaki, E. Villalobos, M. Chou, M. Wright, S. Fukuda, S. Swift, S. Ferreira, D. Tsuda, M. Diaz-Lyke, and S. Nakamoto. 2011. Damage to Papaya Caused by Thrips parvispinus (Karny). University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (available online: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/SA-4.pdf)
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