Our project team comprises researchers, specialists, and extension agents from the University of Hawaii’s CTAHR, along with a University of Nebraska -Lincoln Agricultural Economics Extension Educator. Our goal is to evaluate the establishment and cost-effective methods of seedless hybrids of Leucaena in various pastured areas of Hawaii.

Lead Project Investigator:

• Dr. Travis Idol – Associate Professor of Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry

Co-Project Investigator(s):

• Dr. Rajesh Jha – Professor of Animal Nutrition
• Dr. Dulal Borthakur – Professor of Molecular Biology
• Ms. Melelani Oshiro – Extension Agent, Livestock Programs
• Ms. Shannon Sand – Agricultural Economics Extension Educator

Project Associate:

• Dr. Adel Youkhana – Lecturer/Researcher, Natural Resources and Environmental Management