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The Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences aims to understand plant and soil issues important to Hawaii and other tropical areas of the world. Classes offered by the Department focus on an understanding of the interactions among plants, soil, water and air in different setting. An appreciation of these interactions requires an integration of fundamental biological, chemical, and physical processes and activities, so as to understand and responsibly manage land, water, and crops. The department is involved in the adaptation and application of biotechnology and production technologies to enhance and sustain food production, assure a safe food supply and development of environmentally sound production and soil restoration systems.

Website: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ctahr2001/TPSS/