Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/13
Outputs
Target Audience: The association of Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers (HTFG), and individual farmers either growing or interested in growing tropical fruits. Information was disseminated through a yearly review meeting with the association, which included progress reports, and by conference and workshop presentations, and publications both in print and on line. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? The information developed and disseminated will help to initiate new agricultural industries in Hawaii around both cacao and tropical fruit production. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Results were reviewed annually by the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers, were presented at workshops and conferences, and were distributed both in print and online. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
This award was unfunded after the initial year due to a change in federal funding practices in FY 2011. Ten selections of cacao representing diverse backgrounds with a potential for high yield and quality were analyzed for their genetic variations by collaborators with USDA ARS in Miami, and a total of 300 seedlings were grafted from these trees in the greenhouse. A total of 40 grafted trees from these 10 selections of cacao were planted in 14 experimental sites on the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii. These trees will be followed to maturity and fruit production. Studies were also initiated focusing on the improvement of the cacao fermentation process, including evaluations of the inoculum used, pre-warming seeds, reducing air supply during initial fermentation while maintaining adequate drainage of liquids, and temperature control in mixing the seeds undergoing fermentation. In addition to work on cacao, evaluations of six exotic tropical fruits (abiu, bilimbi, jaboticaba, jackfruit, rollinia, soursop) were completed, including cost-of production analyses. These were made available to tropical fruit growers in print and online.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2011
Citation:
Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Jackfruit. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN19.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2011
Citation:
Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Jaboticaba. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN20.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2011
Citation:
Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Rollina. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN21.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2011
Citation:
Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Soursop. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN22.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2011
Citation:
Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Bilimbi. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN23.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
Bittenbender, H.C. and O'Doherty, D. 2012. Harvesting, Post-harvest Handling, Fermenting and Drying Cacao for Small Farms in Hawaii. First Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association Conference. University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2011
Citation:
Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Abiu. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN-24.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2012
Citation:
Bittenbender, H.C. and O'Doherty, D. 2012. Update on Hawaii State-wide Cacao Trial. Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association Newsletter.
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Progress 09/01/11 to 08/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: A total of 40 grafted trees in 10 selections of cacao were planted in 14 experimental sites on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii. Additional sites are being planned on Hawaii, Molokai, and Kauai in late 2012 and early 2013. Based upon surveys across the state, the Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association was successfully organized in late 2011. Two presentations were made to disseminate information on harvest and post-harvest handling of cacao, and fermentation and drying of cacao. These presentations were taped and posted at the First Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association Conference in February 2012. Studies are being conducted focusing on the improvement of the cacao fermentation process. Also being studied are the evaluations of inoculums, pre-warming seeds, reduced air supply during initial fermentation while maintaining adequate drainage of liquids, and temperature control in mixing the seeds undergoing fermentation. Four page brochures of all six exotic tropical fruits (abiu, bilimbi,jaboticaba, jackfruit, rollinia, soursop) have been completed. In addition, two page cost-of production analyses were added to each write-up. These have been printed and are available free on the web. PARTICIPANTS: Principal Investigators: Ty McDonald, University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR). Ted Radovich, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Glen Fukumoto, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Marc Meisner, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Loren Gautz, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Mark Wright, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. H.C. Bittenbender, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Robert Paull, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Maria Stewart, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Partner Organizations: Susan Schenck, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center. Mel Jackson, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center. Peter Follett, USDA, Agricultural Research Service. Marisa Wall, USDA, Agricultural Research Service. TARGET AUDIENCES: Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers. Information is disseminated through yearly review meetings which include progress reports presented by the principal investigators listed above. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The cacao project has heightened farmer awareness of the importance of using cages and windbreaks to establish cacao planting in the field. Farmers, chocolate makers, and chocolatiers are joining the Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association. All islands have one or more cacao trial sites where interested farmers can observe the performance of these grafted high yield potential and high quality cacao. Tropical fruit growers were in dire need of in depth understanding of the horticultural characteristics, harvest and post-harvest information on abiu, bilimbi, jaboticaba, jackfruit, rollinia and soursop. A goal of the project was to develop educational materials on specialty crops to aid in market development. In addition to growing a new crop, the promotion material plan is aiding in creating a demand at the local level through farmers' markets, exposure at chefs' professional organization meetings, and direct marketing to hotels and restaurants.
Publications
- Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Jackfruit. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN19.
- Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Jaboticaba. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN20.
- Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Rollina. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN21.
- Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Soursop. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN22.
- Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Bilimbi. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN23.
- Love, K. and Paull, R.E. 2011. Abiu. University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Fruit and Nuts Publication FN-24.
- Bittenbender, H.C. and ODoherty, D. 2012. Update on Hawaii State-wide Cacao Trial. Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association Newsletter.
- Bittenbender, H.C. and ODoherty, D. 2012. Harvesting, Post-harvest Handling, Fermenting and Drying Cacao for Small Farms in Hawaii. First Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association Conference. University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Ten selections of cacao representing diverse backgrounds with a potential for high yield and quality were analyzed for their genetic variations at the USDA ARS laboratory in Miami. A total of 300 seedlings have been grafted from these trees in the greenhouse. These grafted seedlings were planted at 7 sites at different elevations, longitude and latitude on Oahu and Hawaii. Preliminary research with grower members of the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers and the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources personnel tells us that there is a considerable need for in depth understanding of abiu, bilimbi, jaboticaba, jackfruit, rollinia and soursop. This understanding includes horticultural practices, harvesting, post-harvest care, packaging and utilization of the fruit. PARTICIPANTS: Principal Investigators: Ty McDonald, University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR). Ted Radovich, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Glen Fukumoto, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Marc Meisner, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Loren Gautz, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Mark Wright, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. H.C. Bittenbender, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Robert Paull, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Maria Stewart, University of Hawaii, CTAHR. Partner Organizations: Susan Schenck, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center. Mel Jackson, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center. Peter Follett, USDA, Agricultural Research Service. Marisa Wall, USDA Agricultural Research Service. TARGET AUDIENCES: Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers. Information is disseminated through yearly review meetings which include progress reports presented by the principal investigators listed above. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Grafted seedlings of the selected high yield and quality cacao will be made available to farmers on most of the islands. Best management practices will be demonstrated to farmers across the potential cacao growing environments. Effects of temperature on the growth performance, yield and quality of chocolate at different planting sites will be evaluated and the information will be transferred to growers in Hawaii. A goal is to develop educational materials on specialty crops to aid in market development. In addition to growing a new crop, the promotion material plan will aid in creating a demand at the local level through farmers' markets, exposure at chefs' professional organization meetings, direct marketing to hotels and restaurants. The extension material to be developed will aid in marketing by presenting four page extension publications.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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