Browsing College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources by Subject "kava"

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Awa Dieback in Hawaii

Nelson, Scot C (University of Hawaii, 2000-12)

A severe disease of the kava plant caused by cucumber mosaic virus is described. Symptoms are illustrated and integrated disease management options are discussed.
Awa Root-Knot Disease

Nelson, Scot C; Sipes, Brent S; Serracin, Mario; Schmitt, Donald P (University of Hawaii, 2001-03)

Symptoms are described and prevention strategies given for this nematode disease of kava plants.
Integrated Pest Management for 'Awa (Piper methysticum)

Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2005-07)

Problems with kava production in Hawaii include kava dieback viral disease, Pythium root rot, root-knot nematode, Phoma shot hole, melon aphids, node rot, weeds, and various other pests are described. Recommended IPM and ...
Micropropagation of ‘Awa (Kava, Piper methysticum)

Kunisaki, J; Araki, A; Sagawa, Y (University of Hawaii, 2003-01)

Literature on micropropagation of ‘awa (Piper methysticum Forst. f.) is not available, partly because of proprietary restrictions and partly because of difficulty encountered in developing a protocol for the aseptic clonal ...
Shot Hole of 'Awa

Nelson, Scot (University of Hawaii, 2009-01)

This disease first caused significant kava crop losses in Hawaii in the early 2000s, as large monocrops were established. Management by variety choice, site selection, polycropping, and fungicide sprays is described.