College of Micronesia Board of Regents, Partner College Presidents, VPs, and COM Central office Staff under the leadership of COM Land Grant Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij met at Chuuk State in the Federated States of Micronesia for the COM Board meeting from April 17-18, 2024. On the … [Read More...] about College of Micronesia Board of Regents, Partner College Presidents, and VPs visit the Korea-South Pacific Ocean Research Center (KSORC) at Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia.
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COM and Partner College Staff attend the National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference (NERAOC)2024 Conference in Delaware
College of Micronesia and Partner College administrative staff attended the annual National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference (NERAOC) 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware, from April 7-10, 2024, as part of their professional development and program. The annual National Extension … [Read More...] about COM and Partner College Staff attend the National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference (NERAOC)2024 Conference in Delaware
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COM Land Grant Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij and staff attend 31st COM-FSM Foundation Day celebrations
COM Land Grant Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij and other staff from the COM Central Office attended the 31st COM-FSM Foundation Day celebrations at PICS High School track and field on April 2, 2024. The theme for this year's COM-FSM Foundation Day was sports. The COM Central Office team … [Read More...] about COM Land Grant Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij and staff attend 31st COM-FSM Foundation Day celebrations
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COM Land Grant Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij attends North Pacific Aqua Trading Company staff’s Sustainable Sea Cucumber Aquaculture presentation with Pohnpei State Governor, Hon. Stevenson A. Joseph and Pohnpei State Government Fisheries and R& D staff.
According to a press release from the Office of the Governor of Pohnpei State on March 19, 2024, North Pacific Aqua Trading Corporation, represented by General Manager Westcott Panuelo, delivered a compelling business presentation at the Office of Fisheries and Aquaculture (OFA) conference room … [Read More...] about COM Land Grant Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij attends North Pacific Aqua Trading Company staff’s Sustainable Sea Cucumber Aquaculture presentation with Pohnpei State Governor, Hon. Stevenson A. Joseph and Pohnpei State Government Fisheries and R& D staff.
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North Pacific Aqua Trading Company staff meets with Pohnpei State Governor, Hon. Stevenson A. Joseph to brief him on their plans to develop a sustainable Sea cucumber farming business in Pohnpei with COM Land Grant technical help.
According to a press release from the Office of the Governor of Pohnpei State on March 13, 2024, Local entrepreneurs Mr. Westcott Panuelo, Mr. Aspen Apis, and Mr. Enlet Enlet Jr. paid a courtesy visit to Governor Joseph to introduce their innovative business venture, North Pacific Aqua Trading. … [Read More...] about North Pacific Aqua Trading Company staff meets with Pohnpei State Governor, Hon. Stevenson A. Joseph to brief him on their plans to develop a sustainable Sea cucumber farming business in Pohnpei with COM Land Grant technical help.
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College of Micronesia-FSM Marine Science & Aquaculture Class visits COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
On March 19, 2024, Students from the College of Micronesia-FSM's Marine Science & Aquaculture class, guided by science instructor Peltin Olter Pelep, embarked on a site visit to the COM Nett Point aquaculture hatchery. The students were … [Read More...] about College of Micronesia-FSM Marine Science & Aquaculture Class visits COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
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Director, Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
Dr. Anne McDonald and Dr. Iain Hall, Director and Visiting Researcher, respectively, at the Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, are in Pohnpei as part of helping Pohnpei State to finalize its Food Security Policy. The … [Read More...] about Director, Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
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PCC Land Grant staff train and install a soil probe in Yap
During their attendance at the Plan of Work meeting in Yap from February 10-17, 2024, PCC Land Grant Vice President Dr. Christopher Kitalong, along with Director Lyndon Masami, Senior Extension Agent Elchung Hideyos, and Field Assistant McKnight … [Read More...] about PCC Land Grant staff train and install a soil probe in Yap
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Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery to interview and film a feature on how COM Land Grant Aquaculture’s Sea cucumber farming program.
Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas conducted a Nationwide Marine Science Expedition in the Federated States of Micronesia. As part of this exercise, A filing crew from the expedition visited the COM Land … [Read More...] about Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery to interview and film a feature on how COM Land Grant Aquaculture’s Sea cucumber farming program.
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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