HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower, Vice Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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Monday, March 12, 2007 |
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9:00a.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
Hawaii Agriculture in the 21st Century: An Crop Biotechnology Overview
"Research and development for Hawaii’s agricultural industry include the tool of biotechnology for disease and pest challenges. An overview of some of the existing applications, as well as emerging applications for some of Hawaii’s crops is presented in this informational briefing. In addition, national and global perspectives of Hawaii’s role in crop biotechnology will be presented."
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I. Hawaii Agriculture in the 21st Century (Kevin Kelly , Presenter)
2. Current Applications of Crop Biotechnology
A. Papaya Industry (Ken Kamiya, Presenter) B. Seed Industry (Paul Koehler, Presenter)
3. Upcoming Applications of Crop Biotechnology
A. Anthurium, (Eric Tanouye, Presenter) B. Biofuels & Biotechnology (Stephanie Whalen, Presenter)
4. National and Global Perspective for Hawaii
A. Papaya (Denis Gonsalves, Presenter) B. Corn (Len Corzine & Fred Yoder, Presenter)
5. Closing Remarks |
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE AGR COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6366.
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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