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Here is a pdf file (~259kB) from CTAHR (College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Universtiy of Hawaii). It was originally from a powerpoint presentation but converted to pdf for size reduction and convenience.
http://iliahi.com/kavaresearch_pdf/CTAHR%20kava%20update%202003.pdf
It outlines their kava research for 2003, as of October 23, 2003:
1. Amy Brown's project to measure the effect of traditionally prepared kava beverages made from roots and stump on liver health.
2. Micropropagation
3. Quantifying Kavalactones with Near Infrared Spectroscopy
4. Cultural Practices Tested to Increase Kavalactone Production per Acre
5. Transplanting or Direct Planting?
6. Disease and Pests
7. Controlled Drought to Increase Yield of Roots?
Similar information can be found on CTAHR's website at http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ctahr2001/ Click on ‘Home horticulture’ then on ‘Farmer’s Bookshelf’ then on ‘Nutraceuticals’ CTAHR has pictures and solutions to many kava problems.
Mahalo,
Jonathan
Hawaiian Kava Center, LLC
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