The July-August 2008 CTAHR Research News is available for downloading. This month we feature the work of Dr. John Hu, Researcher in the Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences. John and his lab's team are busily trying to develop solutions to many of Hawaii's plant diseases caused by plant viruses - Banana Bunchy Top Virus, Citrus Tristeza and Pineapple mealybug associate virus. These viruses are a constant threat to growers in Hawaii. At best, these viruses limit the sick plants productivity and at worst, can completely kill the plant. We hope you will enjoy John's story. Also this month are the regular features: The Research Calabash - with lots of timely information of importance to CTAHR, including upcoming events; an article about grants received and how dismal CTAHR's grant intake was last fiscal year; a listing of newly published works by CTAHR faculty and staff; and new funding opportunities. Please take time to read more about it.