James Leary
Assistant Specialist
Invasive Weed Management
Maui Agricultural Research Center
Mail: PO Box 269, Kula, HI 96790
Street: 424 Mauna Place, Kula, HI
Tel: (808) 352-8774 (cell)
Email: leary@hawaii.edu
Website: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/LearyJ/
Extension Website: Weed Management in Hawaii
YouTube Channels: HawaiiRREA and HISustainag
CTAHR Faculty Research Portfolio 2009
Education
Ph.D. Weed Ecology, University of Hawaii at Mānoa
M.S. Weed Science, University of Hawaii at Mānoa
B.S. Horticulture and Chemistry, Michigan State University
Courses Taught
- PEPS 481 Weed Science
Research/Extension Interests
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Waipunalei Koa Restoration Project: A replicated factorial experiment to determine the combined affects of selective grass herbicide and fertilizer applications to kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) suppression and young koa (Acacia koa) rejuvenation. Initiated 2005.
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US Army Pohakuloa Training Area: A replicated experiment comparing the residual activity imazapyr and glyphosate on dormant fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum) Initiated April 2007.
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Wainiha Valley Watershed: A replicated experiment for comparing efficacy of imazapyr, glyphosate and triclopyr as apical directed ULV applications on Australian Tree Fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi) Initiated July 2007.
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Volcano National Park: A replicated experiment comparing efficacy of imazapyr, glyphosate and fluazifop on dense understory populations of meadow rice grass (Ehrharta stipoides). Initiated January 2008.
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MA'O Organic Farm: A replicated experiment for identifying agronomic attributes of four native plant species as intercropped groundcovers in organic agriculture. Initiated May 2008.
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Puu Waawaa Natural Area Reserve: A replicated experiment to determine the influences of timing and rate of imazapyr efficacy on fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum). Initiated June 2008.
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Kohala Preservation and Conservation Trust: A replicated experiment for comparing efficacy of imazapyr, glyphosate and triclopyr as low-volume foliar and basal frill applications on Rauvolfia vomitoria. Initiated September 2008.
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Kaloko-Honokohau National Heritage Park: A replicated experiment to determine the combined affects of integrating chemical and mechanical techniques in vegetation removal. Initiated November 2008.