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Evaluating advanced selections of macadamia nut for yield and quality at two research stations on Hawaii Island- Waiakea Research Station and Kainaliu Research Station.
Collaborating with industry partners to look at phosphorus induced iron deficiency in macadamia nut orchards and methods for mitigation.
Collaborating with Dr. Mark Wright (PEPS) to evaluate effects of macadamia felted coccid and management strategies on yield and quality of macadamia nut.
Testing a potentially simplified method for tissue sampling for macadamia nut orchard management.
Effects of mulches on macadamia orchard soil and tree health (graduate student).
Correlation of SPAD and leaf N levels in macadamia (graduate student)
Canopy tree management and the effect on water infiltration rate in macadamia (post-doc).
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.
Germination of Papaya (Carica papaya L. cv. Kapoho Solo) seed in response to Giberellic Acid, Potassium Nitrate, and heat (graduate student)
Evaluating two varieties of anthracnose resistant mangos (‘Florigon’ and ‘Keitt’) in greenhouse conditions in Hilo using flower induction to target market windows.
Fermentation and drying of cacao in East Hawaii to improve production and post-harvest handling of cacao (graduate student).
Effects of repetitive girdling on lychee production and quality.
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).
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