The introduction of tropical and subtropical fruit and nut trees to Tutuila, American Samoa
Tauiliili P, Navarro A, Vargo A, Fatuesi S, Hirata L, Areta R, Misa M, Pepe T, Matau S, Vargo D. 1989. The introduction of tropical and subtropical fruit and nut trees to Tutuila, American Samoa. Land Grant Technical Report No. 10. American Samoa Community College Land Grant Program. Pago Pago, American Samoa
A disparity exists between the number of fruit tree species that can thrive in American Samoa and the number of fruit tree species now present. This study was undertaken to introduce new tropical and subtropical fruit and nut trees to the Territory, evaluate their performance, and distribute them to the public. Tree seedlings were planted at 60, 120, and 360 meter elevations to determine the effects of climate and soil type on growth rate, time of flowering, yield, and pest incidence. Growth rate, yield, and susceptibility to pests were similar at all sites, but trees at the 360 m elevation generally bore fruit weeks to months before trees at the 60 m elevation. The tree species have the potential to grow well anywhere in the Territory and to fit in well with traditional agricultural methods.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Tauiliili, P; Navarro, A; Vargo, A; Fatuesi, S; Hirata, L; Areta, R; Misa, M; Pepe, T; Matau, S; Vargo, D
- Date of Issue
- 1989-09
- Publisher
- American Samoa Community College Land Grant Program
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- American Samoa, Annonaceae, fruit trees, nut trees, Plant Studies, Vegetation