Research Extension Series, 1980 - 1997

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The publications in this collection represent the historical publishing record of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) and do not necessarily reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from CTAHR may be found at http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu.

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Marketing Recommendations for the Hawaii Banana Industry
(University of Hawaii, 1989-05) Halloran, John M.; Nakamoto, Stuart T.
Results of a consumer preference survey indicate the most important factor in the purchase of Hawaii-grown bananas is taste; for imported Central American bananas, the most important factor is price. Problems are consumers' misperceptions about Hawaii bananas, Central American imports, and apple bananas, and their ignorance of the advances in cultivation and handling of Hawaii bananas. Based on the survey results,recommendations are made in three areas for Hawaii growers who want to increase their market share: 1. Provide consistent and reliable quality by maintaining or developing first-rate cultural and handling practices. 2. Provide consistency and reliability of supply by influencing the key decision-makers in the market channel. 3. Provide consumer education and information.
The Economic Feasibility of Growing Taro in Rotation with Field Corn for Dairy Silage on the Island of Kauai
(University of Hawaii, 1985-11) Thomassin, Paul; Leung, PingSun; Wang, Jaw-Kai
This study was conducted to determine the economic feasibility of growing taro in rotation with field corn for dairy silage during the wet months of the year on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. It was found that it would be more profitable to grow one crop of field corn for silage than to rotate field corn and taro.
Economics of Intensive Grazing: a Case in Hawaii
(University of Hawaii, 1984-07) Leung, PingSun; Smith, Burton J.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the profitability of changing from the conventional grazing method to intensive grazing of the stocker steer enterprise on a grazing cell at Kahua Ranch.
Soil Erosion by Water in the Tropics
(University of Hawaii, 1982-12) El-Swaify, S.A.; Dangler, E.W.; Armstrong, C.L.
This publication addresses the problem of water and rainfall erosion of soil in the tropics. Methods of erosion control are proposed.
Breeding Better Beef; 1. Preweaning Performance of Calves Sired by Angus, Hereford, and Charolais Bulls
(University of Hawaii, 1983-05) Reimer, D.; Nolan, J C Jr.; Campbell, C.M.
The study evaluated the influence of breed of sire, breed of dam, year age of dam, heterosis, and crossbreeding effects on preweaning performance of calves sired by Angus, Hereford, and Charolais bulls and out of Angus and Hereford cows. The study found that Angus and Hereford cross to advantage, and that Charolais provided superior results.
Tax Pyramiding and Tax Exporting in Hawaii: An Input-Output Analysis
(University of Hawaii, 1989) Bowen, Richard L.; Leung, PingSun
Tax pyramiding occurs when a sales or gross receipts tax is imposed more than once on the value of a good or service at different levels in the marketing system. Pyramiding results in higher prices for consumers and can be discriminatory if goods or industries are effectively taxed at different rates. The research reported measures the extent of pyramiding of Hawaii's gross receipts tax to discover its impact on prices and its discriminatory biases. Tax exporting is the shifting of taxes to persons and entities residing in other jurisdictions. It is politically attractive in export-oriented economies because it produces a lower tax burden on the resident population. The research reported estimates how state and local tax burdens (with the exception of the state income tax) are distributed between Hawaii residents and out-of-state residents.
Foods of Hawaii and the Pacific Basin; Vegetables and Vegetable Products: Raw, Processed, and Prepared; Volume 1: Composition
(University of Hawaii, 1983-06) Wenkam, Nao S.
Data on moisture, protein, fats, fiber, minerals, and vitamins were presented. Both common and unusual vegetables consumed in Hawaii were included.
Sources of Agricultural Credit in Hawaii
(University of Hawaii, 1987-04) Halloran, John M.; Leung, PingSun; Marutani, Herbert K.
Topics included the role of credit, how to approach a lender, and sources, including the federal Farm Credit System, commercial banks, Farmers Home Administration, Hawaii Agricultural Loan Program, and the Small Business Administration. Tables describe agencies, loan types and purposes, eligibility, terms, interest rates, and security required.
Alternative Crops for Hawaii: A Bibliography of Methodologies for Screening
(University of Hawaii, 1985-12) Roecklein, John C.; Leung, PingSun; Malone, John W Jr.
In this abstracted bibliography the authors commented on 63 references related to selecting new crops.
Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in Hawaii--History and Production
(University of Hawaii, 1983-06) Shigeura, Gordon T.; Bullock, Richard M.
The authors believed that plantation production of guava in Hawaii for export of processed products had become a possibility. They reported on the history of the plant in Hawaii and presented an overview of its growth and management as an orchard crop.
A Catalog of Acari of the Hawaiian Islands
(University of Hawaii, 1987-02) Goff, M Lee
Records are given for 466 species of Acari (mites) representing 104 families and five suborders. For each taxon, distribution within the Hawaiian Islands, hosts or associations, and literature citations are given.
Macadamia Nuts in Hawaii: History and Production
(University of Hawaii, 1984-04) Shigeura, Gordon T.; Ooka, Hiroshi
The macadamia was introduced to Hawaii from Australia in the late 1800s. At the time of this document's publication, Hawaii was the world's largest producer of this crops. The authors' intention was to produce a thoroughly researched and documented history of the crop and assemble comprehensive information on its cultivation, processing, marketing, and economics.
Soils of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Hawaii: Soil Survey, Laboratory Data, and Soil Descriptions
(University of Hawaii, 1985-12) Ikawa, H.; Sato, H.H.; Chang, A.K.S.; Nakamura, S.; Robello, E Jr.; Periaswamy, S.P.
Soils of 16 research sites in the University of Hawaii's agricultural research station network are described in detail. The sites are on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii. Soil series in the soil orders Mollisols, Oxisols, Vertisols, Inceptisols, Ultisols, Histisols, and Entisols are described. Soil maps of the stations are shown. Tables provide a soil profile description and laboratory data for the predominant soil series at each site, the text discusses the characteristics of the soil types within the series, along with their capability classifications, and related soils or variants at the sites are described.
'Tropic Sun' Sunn Hemp; Crotalaria juncea L.
(University of Hawaii, 1983-11) Rotar, Peter P.; Joy, Robert J.
A selection of this fast growing legume was developed from seed of obscure provenance, named 'Tropic Sun', and released to Hawaii growers. Its characteristics, establishment, management, and uses are described.
Marriage and Family Therapy: Who Needs It? Where to Find It?
(University of Hawaii, 1991-08) Engel, John W.; Lingren, Herbert G.
A consumer-based approach to selecting a marriage and family therapist is outlined. Considerations on evaluating one's need for such therapy are discussed, and questions arising about issues and concerns during the therapy process are answered.
Ten Tropical Fruits of Potential Value for Crop Diversification in Hawaii
(University of Hawaii, 1987-11) Hamilton, R.A.
Handbook for Commercial-Scale Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Tissue Culture in Hawaii; With Notes on Sample Preparation for Disease Testing
(University of Hawaii, 1993-12) Keolanui, Rachael; Sanxter, Suzanne; Hollyer, James R.
The Hawaii Tropical Cut Flower Industry Conference: Growing into the 90's
(University of Hawaii, 1991-12) Leonhardt, Ken W.; Evans, Dale O.; Halloran, John M.
The proceedings includes 33 papers on a broad range of aspects of Hawaii's cut flower industry. Specific sessions focused on orchids, anthuriums, proteas, and other tropicals. Papers covered marketing, export shipping, cultural practices, disease management, postharvest practices, and more. GENERAL SESSION: Changes in Global Floriculture Crops: Production Centers, Channels of Distribution, and Per Capita Consumption of Floriculture Products; Wholesaling Floral Products from Hawaii to the Midwest and East Coast; Hawaii Department of Agriculture Multicommodity Marketing Programs: Future Directions; What It Takes To Be Successful: Promotion, an Essential Factor in Marketing; Importation and Distribution of Floral Products into Japan; Marketing Orchids from Southeast Asia to Europe and America; Postharvest Handling of Hawaii Cut Flowers for Export; Pest-Related Flower Shipment Rejections; Minimizing Shipment Rejections Due to Insect Pests; Recent Progress in the Control of Insect Pests on Tropical Floral Commodities; Why Every Producer Should Be Knowledgeable of Marketing; Statistics that Shape Hawaii's Floriculture Industry. ANTHURIUM SESSION: How They Grow and Market Anthurium in the Netherlands; Plant Nutrition and Vascular Disease; In Vitro Plant Acclimatization; A Basis for a Pathogen-Free Anthurium Production System; Leaf Development and Anthurium Flower Growth; The Relationship of Temperature and Nutrition to the Anthurium Bleach Problem; Spathe Bleaching of Anthurium andraeanum Linden. ORCHID SESSION: New Dendrobium Cutflower CuItivars and Selections; Decomposition of Gravel Growing Media for Dendrobiumas as a Possible Cause of Dendrobium Decline; Dendrobium CuItivars and Production Technology in Thailand; Mainland Wholesaler's and Retailer's Perceptions of Hawaii Dendrobium Orchids; Economically.Important Diseases of Dendrobium; Vanda Miss Joaquim Orchid. PROTEA SESSION: Protea Cultivars and Production Technology in the Southern Hemisphere; Marketing Hawaiian Protea to the Midwest and East Coast; New Hybrid Leucospermum (Proteaceae) Introductions; TROPICAL SESSION; Managing Seasonality of Flowering in Heliconia; Long-Day Flowering in Heliconia Angusta cv. 'Holiday': Possibility for Year-Round Flower Production; Phytotoxicity of Mavrik Aquaflow and Safer Insecticidal Soap When Used as a Dip on Cut Flowers and Foliage; The Status of Moko and Bunchy Top Diseases in Hawaii; Nematodes: How They Affect You and Your Crop.
Serious Economic Pests of Coffee That May Accidentally be Introduced to Hawai'i
(University of Hawaii, 1995-01) Trujillo, Eduardo E.; Ferreira, Stephen; Schmitt, Donald P.; Mitchell, Wallace C.
The purpose of this publication is to provide information about serious diseases and pests of coffee not present in the Hawaiian Islands that can be accidentally introduced on or in coffee berries brought in for seed purposes. Particularly, we focus on those diseases and pests that could be a threat to coffee production in Hawai'i. The publication is designed to serve as a reference for growers, county agents, consultants, researchers, and quarantine personnel.
Tree Ferns for Hawai'i Gardens
(University of Hawaii, 1994-02) Bezona, Norman; Rauch, Fred D.; Iwata, Ruth Y.
This publication covers propagation and cultivation of tree ferns. Species suitable for Hawaii gardens are described.

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