Caribbean Administrative Group
University of Florida - University of Puerto Rico - University of the Virgin Islands
Current Projects
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2002 Projects
TSTAR-CARIBBEAN, 2002, NEW PROJECTS
| TITLE |
Project Director (PD)
|
TENURE
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| Leveraging Taxonomic Expertise in Existing Research Programs Utilizing Steinernema scapterisci for Control of Mole Crickets (Scapteriscus spp) |
B. Adams University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Improving Forage Quality and Livestock Productivity with Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes |
A. T. Adesogan University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Effect of Early Calf Weaning on Cow & Calf Performance in a Tropical Environment |
J. Arthington University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| High Pressure Carbon Dioxide Processing of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Juices |
M. O. Balaban University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Tree-Crop Diversity and Enterprise Development Through Agroforestry: A Participatory Survey & GIS-Based Analysis in the Virgin Islands |
M. E. Bannister University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Puerto Rico |
H. W. Browning University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Enhanced Product Quality & Productivity of Vegetables Through Sustainable Protected Agriculture Systems Utilizing Reduced Pesticides |
D. J. Cantliffe University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Development of a Bioherbicide System to Manage Invasive Weedy Grasses in Crops and Natural Areas |
R. Charudattan University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Technological Enhancement of Potential Biocontrol Agents of Lygodium Microphyllum |
M. L. Elliott University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Controlling Mexican Bromeliad Weevil |
J. H. Frank University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Assessing Digestibility of Cell Wall Crude Protein in Tropically Grown Forages for Improved Livestock Production |
M. B. Hall University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Identification, Bionomics, and Control of Palm Leaf Skeletonizers, Homaledra spp |
F. W. Howard University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Production of High-Value Functional Protein Isolates from Underutilized Tropical and Subtropical Fish Species Byproducts |
H. G. Kristinsson University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Utilization of Living Mulches to Suppress Cucurbit Pests |
O. E. Liburd University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Phyto-Restoration of Arsenic-Polluted Soil Ecosystems in the Tropics and Subtropics |
L. O. Ma University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Evaluation and Utilization of the Slick Hair Gene in Florida and Caribbean Dairies |
T. A. Olson University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Increasing Effectiveness of Egg Parasitoids of Diaprepes Weevil: Biology and Effect of Chemicals and Abiotic Factors on Parasitoid Survival and Reproduction |
J. E. Pena University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Enhancing Bioactive Phytochemicals in Fresh and Processed Guava (Psidium guajava) |
S. S. Percival University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Genone-based Strategies for the Enhancement of the Biocontrol of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes by Pasteruia spp. |
J. F. Preston University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Identification and Introgression of Silver-Leaf Whitefly (Bemisia argentifolii) Resistance Genes From Lycopersicon hirsutum in Tomato |
J. W. Scott University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Consumer Preference and Phytonutrient Contents of Specialty Tomatoes and Tropical Fruits in the Caribbean Region |
A. H. Simonne University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Impacts of Invasive Non-Native Agricultural Plants in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Natural Areas |
R. K. Stocker University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Identification, Characterization and Molecular Tagging of a Gene for Resistance to all Tomato Races of Xanthomonas |
C. E. Vallejos University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT): Economic and Trade Impacts of Regulations to Control Invasive Pests and to Ensure Food Safety |
J. J. Vansickle University of Florida |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Management of Plant Parasitic Nematodes on Tropical Crops |
J. A. Chavarria_Carvajal University of Puerto Rico |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Identification of Taste and Flavor Compounds in Tropical-Type Sweetpotato |
J. Dumas University of Puerto Rico |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Desiccant Dehumidification and Evaporative Cooling for Dairy Cattle |
J. Fernandez University of Puerto Rico |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Potential as a Specialty Crop in Puerto Rico |
C. A. Flores University of Puerto Rico |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Integrated Pest Management of the Banana Root Borer and Plant Parasitic Nematodes |
R. A. Franqui University of Puerto Rico |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Integration of Weed Management and Aphids in Papaya Fields |
Maria de L. Lugo University of Puerto Rico |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Improving Crop Management Practices for West Indian Hop Pepper Production. |
Manuel C. Palada University of the Virgin Islands |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Evaluation of soil solarization as a pest management strategy for production of vegetables in the US Virgin Islands. |
Daniela O'Keefe University of the Virgin Islands |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| Vegetative management effects on ecological and economic stability of tree crop-livestock systems. |
Stuart Weiss University of the Virgin Islands |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
| An integrated control method for Cuscuta americana. |
Thomas Zimmerman University of the Virgin Islands |
3 Years - Start: 10/02 |
