Steven Young-UhkDirector, Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM A paper co-authored by Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai (Research Scientist at Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM, Yap Campus) released today by the journal Nature Food presents a new global … [Read More...] about Focus on Food Helps Solve Climate Change
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Yap CRE promoted local food production methods during World Food Day 2018
Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. YAP, FSM. Yap observed World Food Day 2018 on Friday, October 19th. This event was organized by Yap Interagency Nutrition Education Council along with local partners. Yap CRE participated in the … [Read More...] about Yap CRE promoted local food production methods during World Food Day 2018
Cocopith - An ecofriendly growing choice
Yap, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. YAP, FSM. As with any garden, soil preparation is what really counts when it comes to growing successfully in containers. It’s the foundation. It’s the staff of life. In other words, selecting … [Read More...] about Cocopith - An ecofriendly growing choice
Yap CRE Outreach Programs - Cultivating Healthy Communities Through Vegetable Gardening
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. YAP, FSM. Yap CRE outreach programs continue to enthuse island communities and off-island visitors alike with rich array of climate-smart, nutritious vegetable production systems as … [Read More...] about Yap CRE Outreach Programs - Cultivating Healthy Communities Through Vegetable Gardening
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Integrated research and outreach on in vitro multiplication, sustainable, organic and climate-smart commercial cultivation of black pepper
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) a flowering vine of Piperaceae family, is valued for its dried berries called peppercorns, which are used … [Read More...] about Integrated research and outreach on in vitro multiplication, sustainable, organic and climate-smart commercial cultivation of black pepper
World Soil Day 2017 – Educating youth about soils and stewardship beneath food “footprints”
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. The central theme “Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground,” echoed on December 5, as Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2017 with … [Read More...] about World Soil Day 2017 – Educating youth about soils and stewardship beneath food “footprints”
In vitro mass-scale, disease-free pineapple seedling production: Research and multiple demonstrations on sustainable, climate-smart and organic commercial cultivation
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. The pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merrill), a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, is the most … [Read More...] about In vitro mass-scale, disease-free pineapple seedling production: Research and multiple demonstrations on sustainable, climate-smart and organic commercial cultivation
Yap CRE’s climate smart food production systems feature in 2017 annual Yap Day celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Yap celebrated its 49th Annual Yap Day from March 1-3, 2017. Yap Day is undoubtedly the most important celebration to acquaint everyone … [Read More...] about Yap CRE’s climate smart food production systems feature in 2017 annual Yap Day celebrations
Highly efficient in vitro multiplication of commercially important black pepper cultivar, and sustainable commercial cultivation in Micronesia
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Black Pepper Micropropagation for Elite Seedling Production: Comparison of Local Practices and Commercial Cultivation Methods, is a … [Read More...] about Highly efficient in vitro multiplication of commercially important black pepper cultivar, and sustainable commercial cultivation in Micronesia
Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2016
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Soil and land degradation is not only a physical or biochemical issue but also linked to socio-economic aspects. Poor and displaced atoll … [Read More...] about Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2016
Development of Salt Tolerant Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) through Tissue Culture
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station, Kosrae. Salinity and drought still remain the major abiotic stresses, which limit and pose a threat to agricultural production in many … [Read More...] about Development of Salt Tolerant Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) through Tissue Culture
Yap CRE participated in the World Food Day 2016 celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October to commemorate the founding … [Read More...] about Yap CRE participated in the World Food Day 2016 celebrations
Yap CRE conducted two workshops on chicken farming and food processing
YAP, FSM. Steven Young-Uhk, Coordinator, Cooperative Research and Extension. Yap CRE conducted a three-day workshop on chicken farming between August 3 and 5. Twenty-seven participants including extension agents, agriculture professionals, … [Read More...] about Yap CRE conducted two workshops on chicken farming and food processing
Yap CRE researcher bags international award
YAP FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist from the Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM Yap Campus won one of the two top prizes for Best Papers Awards during the two-day Symposium on … [Read More...] about Yap CRE researcher bags international award
COM’s RMI Regent Minister Heine Visits Sea Cucumber Hatchery
KOLONIA, POHNPEI, FSM. Dr. Manoj R. Nair, Director & Chief Scientist, COM Land Grant Aquaculture Programs, Nett Point, Pohnpei, FSM. College of Micronesia Land Grant Program (NIFA, USDA) (COMLG), Board of Regents Member & Minister of … [Read More...] about COM’s RMI Regent Minister Heine Visits Sea Cucumber Hatchery
Development of Salt tolerant giant swamp taro (Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott) and soft taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) through tissue culture
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Salinity and drought still remain the major abiotic stresses that limit as well as pose a threat to agricultural production in many … [Read More...] about Development of Salt tolerant giant swamp taro (Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott) and soft taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) through tissue culture
High efficiency micropropagation of pineapple for mass-scale elite seedling production
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station Pineapple Micropropagation and Commercial Cultivation to Enhance Productivity in Micronesia, is a multi-state research project approved … [Read More...] about High efficiency micropropagation of pineapple for mass-scale elite seedling production
Yap CRE Researcher conferred with prestigious fellowship
Pohnpei, FSM. Jim Currie, Vice President, Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension at Yap Campus has been bestowed with the … [Read More...] about Yap CRE Researcher conferred with prestigious fellowship
Cooperative Research and Extension, COM-FSM Yap Campus participated in the 2016 Yap Day celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist COM-FSM Yap Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) staff and Agriculture students participated in the 48th Annual Yap celebrations held at Makiy, between February 29 and … [Read More...] about Cooperative Research and Extension, COM-FSM Yap Campus participated in the 2016 Yap Day celebrations
Yap CRE participated in the 2015 World Food Day Celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Yap Agricultural Experiment Station The Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) wing of the College of Micronesia-FSM at Yap Campus participated in the 2015 World Food Day … [Read More...] about Yap CRE participated in the 2015 World Food Day Celebrations
Training on Climate-smart agriculture methods: Chuuk, RMI, Palau
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Yap Agricultural Experiment Station Two Researchers from the College of Micronesia-FSM Cooperative Research and Extension conducted a series of training workshops on … [Read More...] about Training on Climate-smart agriculture methods: Chuuk, RMI, Palau
Yap CRE participates in the World Food Day Celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Yap Agricultural Experiment Station Yap Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) and College of Micronesia-FSM Yap Campus Agriculture students participated in the 2014 World … [Read More...] about Yap CRE participates in the World Food Day Celebrations
Training on urban vegetable gardening methods
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Yap Agricultural Experiment Station Densely populated urban settlements in places like Pohnpei, Majuro and Kwajalein resulting from constant flow of people from rural outer … [Read More...] about Training on urban vegetable gardening methods
USDA-NIFA approved second multi-state/site research project on pineapple for Micronesia
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. The United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) has approved another … [Read More...] about USDA-NIFA approved second multi-state/site research project on pineapple for Micronesia
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USDA-NIFA Approved First Multi-State/Site Research Project on Black Pepper for Micronesia
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment … [Read More...] about USDA-NIFA Approved First Multi-State/Site Research Project on Black Pepper for Micronesia