Sustainable Tropical Fruit and Nut Systems

Facebook logo

Follow Us:   

 

Research

 

<center>New macadamia selections</center>

New macadamia selections

Evaluating advanced selections of macadamia nut for yield and quality at two research stations on Hawaii Island- Waiakea Research Station and Kainaliu Research Station. 

<center>P-induced Fe deficiency in macadamia</center>

P-induced Fe deficiency in macadamia

Collaborating with industry partners to look at phosphorus induced iron deficiency in macadamia nut orchards and methods for mitigation. 

<center>Effects of macadamia felted coccid</center>

Effects of macadamia felted coccid

Collaborating with Dr. Mark Wright (PEPS) to evaluate effects of macadamia felted coccid and management strategies on yield and quality of macadamia nut. 

<center>Macadamia tissue sampling</center>

Macadamia tissue sampling

Testing a potentially simplified method for tissue sampling for macadamia nut orchard management.

<center>Mulching in macadamia orchards</center>

Mulching in macadamia orchards

Effects of mulches on macadamia orchard soil and tree health (graduate student).

<center>SPAD readings in macadamia</center>

SPAD readings in macadamia

Correlation of SPAD and leaf N levels in macadamia (graduate student)

<center>Water infiltration effects on macadamia</center>

Water infiltration effects on macadamia

Canopy tree management and the effect on water infiltration rate in macadamia (post-doc).

<center>Alternative rotation systems for papaya</center>

Alternative rotation systems for papaya

In collaboration with UH Hilo, USDA PBARC, and Calavo, evaluating the effects of land use management strategies of papaya farmers in Hawaii on soil and plant health in papaya.

<center>Papaya seed germination</center>

Papaya seed germination

Germination of Papaya (Carica papaya L. cv. Kapoho Solo) seed in response to Giberellic Acid, Potassium Nitrate, and heat (graduate student)

<center>Mango production in Hilo</center>

Mango production in Hilo

Evaluating two varieties of anthracnose resistant mangos (‘Florigon’ and ‘Keitt’) in greenhouse conditions in Hilo using flower induction to target market windows.

<center>Value added processing of cacao</center>

Value added processing of cacao

Fermentation and drying of cacao in East Hawaii to improve production and post-harvest handling of cacao (graduate student).

<center>Girdling lychee</center>

Girdling lychee

Effects of repetitive girdling on lychee production and quality.

<center>Statewide ulu variety evaluation</center>

Statewide ulu variety evaluation

Collaborative research project with Dr. Noa Lincoln and Dr. Ted Radovich to set up a statewide evaluation of five varieties of breadfruit in varying soil and climatic conditions. Current sites include Waimanalo Research Station (Oahu). Planned sites include Poamoho Research Station (Oahu), Kula Ag Park (Maui), Molokai, Waiakea Research Station (Hawaii), Kainaliu Research Station (Hawaii).

 

If you require information in an alternative format, please contact us