Control considerations when preparing a new planting or managing the pest in an established planting are discussed.

Symptoms are described and prevention strategies given for this nematode disease of kava plants.

A relatively recently described disease of Caryota palm species is illustrated, and its managment is discussed.

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.

Experimental plantings of blueberry at high elevations on Hawaii were struck by a rust fungus, Naohidemyces vaccinii, which caused great damage in 2007 despite fungicide applications. The disease cycle, symptoms, and ...

Radopholus similis is a serious pathogen affecting a wide range of plants grown in Hawaii. Control options in nursery crops, including anthurium, and field plantings are discussed.

This disease, also known as brown eyespot, caused by the plant-pathogenic fungus Cercospora coffeicola, can be economically important in Hawaii at some locations or in some seasons due to the costs associated with managing ...

Citrus can be grown in Hawaii but due to various insects and plant diseases limiting production, the majority of citrus fruits consumed here are imported. This disease seriously affects marketability of Hawaii-grown citrus, ...

Management of this fungal disease of desirable ornamental palms is described.

In Hawaii, ginger is a specialty crop that produces excellent cash returns in spite of serious losses due to disease and insect problems. It is estimated that a threefold increase in production is possible with effective ...