Research Focus

Crop Improvement, Breeding, and Propagation ​​​ 

Applied Research

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Crop Improvement, Breeding, and Propagation ​​​ ​

HARC is shaping resilient diversified crop systems and introducing new traits.  This program supports local farmers' needs by providing new or improved varieties towards crop productivity to support agricultural industry viability and resiliency.​​

Highlight Projects

With over 53 research projects during 2024 and 2025, HARC currently highlight 

Native Forest 

Hawaiian koa reforestation across the Hawai'i Islands
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Coffee Leaf Rust 

Coffee Leaf Resistance variety are being provided to farmers across Hawai'i Island, Mau'i, Oahu and Kaua'i

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Agrivoltaic

Our two-phase project evaluates various crop feasibilities under solar panels, emphasizing indigenous varieties. 
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