Ecological traits predict nutritional traits in complex agroforestry systems
with
Dr. Ashley McGuigan
USDA Southwest Climate Hub; NREM, UH Mānoa
Join us in person
on May 6, 2025, 12 p.m.
at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Geophysics (HIG) building, room 210, on the UH Mānoa campus.
A free lunch will be available for the first 25 participants
In complex Pacific Island agroforests, a wider range of ecological functions is associated with a broader spectrum of nutrients in food production systems—meaning that varied plant traits can increase the range of nutrients available in food production systems. This relationship suggests that farmers who cultivate a mix of plant characteristics may enhance both environmental resilience and availability of nutrition. These findings provide valuable insights for farmers, land managers, and policymakers working to sustain productive and resilient food systems.
Join us for this next seminar of the “Slice of PI-CASC” seminar series hosted by the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center! The series is designed for a wide audience to learn about climate adaptation research and science-to-management applications for Hawaiʻi, the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands, and beyond.