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The demonstration on Molokai of an alley farming system features an eight-year-old overstory of milo, kou, kamani, and kukui trees. Understory crops have included ginger, kava, and alfalfa. Field days for the demonstration are conducted regularly. Contact Mrs. Kali Arce (arcer@ctahr.hawaii.edu).
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Two species of native Hawaiian grass, pili (Heteropogon contortus) and 'emoloa (Erograstis) are used as groundcovers in a mow-and-blow system in establishing a koa plantation at Poamoho on Oahu. To view a web-based streaming media presentation of the project, click here. RealOne Player software is needed to view the presentation and can be downloaded for free by clicking here. Contact: Dr. Joe DeFrank (defrenk@hawaii.edu).
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Enhancing the Adoption of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) Technology
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The project produced a training manual, an introductory booklet, and runs training workshops on the use of mycorrhizal fungi in establishing native trees. For information about the workshops, click here. The 47-page training manual , Arbuscular Mycorrhizas: Producing and applying arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculum, is for sale from the CTAHR publications office; for an order blank click here (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader). The four-page Manual on Arbuscular Mycorrhial Fungus Production and Inoculation Techniques is available free on the CTAHR website. Contact: Dr. Mitiku Habte (mitiku@hawaii.edu).
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The staff development project trains Cooperative Extension staff and staff of other agencies such as the state Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in forestry skills such as tree improvement, forest economics, nutrient management of plantation forests. Project conducts workshops and conferences and produces of extension material. Contact: Dr. J. B. Friday (jbfriday@hawaii.edu).
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Project is testing forage choices that are able to increase sustainable production of upper elevation range and pasture in Hawaii. Along with cooperators, project is installing trials on Maui and will distribute results through CES livestock agents. Contact: Mr. John Powley (powleyj@ctahr.hawaii.edu).
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Demonstrating the Use of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to Improve Early Koa Tree Establishment
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A demonstration of the difference inoculation with mycorrhial fungi makes on initial establishment of Acacia koa has been established at the CTAHR Hamakua Research Station. The four-page Manual on Arbuscular Mycorrhial Fungus Production and Inoculation Techniques is available free on the CTAHR website. Contact: Dr. Susan Miyasaka (miyasaka@hawaii.edu).
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