Hermita

Dr Ermita Hernandez – Revitalising Puerto Rico Towards Sustainable Vegetable Production

    https://www.scientia.global/wp-content/uploads/Ermita_Hernandez.pdf Currently, farming practices in Puerto Rico are largely unsustainable and little information exists to direct growers towards better practice. To address this issue, Dr Ermita Hernandez and her team at the University of Puerto Rico investigate sustainable management practices, including using enhanced crop varieties and improving soil health through the use of organic amendments.…

Merari

Dr Merari Feliciano-Rivera – Towards Sustainable Yam Production in Puerto Rico

Artículo reseñando labor de la Dra. Merari Feliciano y su equipo de trabajo con La producción de ñame! https://www.scientia.global/wp-content/uploads/Merari_Feliciano_Rivera/Merari_Feliciano-Rivera.pdf Yams provide a staple food source in Puerto Rico, supplying an essential source of nutrients and fibre. However, pests and disease have been severely diminishing local yields. To tackle this problem, Dr Merari Feliciano-Riveraand her team at…