Citrus fruits have been grown in Hawaii since 1792, when seeds of the so-called Hawaiian orange were introduced from Capetown, South Africa, by Captain George Vancouver. In the past, very little attention was paid to ...

Characteristics of the ideal postharvest microbiological biocontrol agent are listed. Possible biocontrol uses by the papaya industry are discussed. Tables list agents known to be effective for other crops, their modes of ...

The food safety concerns about the presence of BPA in food packaging and baby bottles are discussed. The FDA had not recommended that consumers discontinue use of products containing BPA, but concerned consumers are advised ...

Noni fruit is important in traditional Hawaiian medicine. This recently noticed disease that kills the tree's foliage is described, and management options are suggested.

Contarinia maculipennis affects numerous plants in Hawaii and is a particular problem with dendrobium orchids. Biological controls are lacking, and chemical controls had been disappointing; sanitation is the best option.

The genus Bougainvillea, in the Nyctinaginacea (Four-o’clock) family of plants, has 14 species, with three that are horticulturally important: B. spectabilis , B. glabra, and B. peruviana. Many crosses among the various ...

The objective of the taro breeding program for the South Pacific region at the University of the South Pacific (USP) are to develop through a process of hybridization and selection high-yielding, disease- and pest-tolerant ...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of breed of sire, breed of dam, year of birth, sex of calf, age of dam, heterosis, and crossbreeding effects on preweaning performance of calves sired by Angus, ...

Information sheet for home gardeners on growing broccoli.