Nandwani, who has been a plant pathologist and program leader for crop improvement at CREES since 2006, has led various projects and published his research in reputed international journals, such as the Journal of Environment Management and Restoration, Acta Horticulturae, and the Journal of Applied Biosciences.
His projects include the introduction of an eco-friendly plant pesticide and improved varieties of banana, taro, sweet potato, and mango. He has also conducted experiments on various tissue cultures for substantial crop propagation.
The ASHS, which was founded in 1903, is composed of scientists dedicated to the advancement of horticultural research, education, and application.
Its certified horticulturist programs is a peer-reviewed system that evaluates a candidates knowledge of landscape design and maintenance; production of fruits, vegetables, turf, and ornamental plants; shipping and handling of final product; propagation; monitoring and testing; diagnosing and managing plant problems and business practices.
“I am greatly honored to have gained acceptance into the ASHS,” said Nandwani. “This certification allows me to professionally grow through access to further education and training from fellow CPHs and other ASHS members.”
“His achievements bring great honor and prestige to the College community,” said NMC President Carmen Fernandez of Nandwani “His certification will surely enhance CREES’s efforts in assisting the community with their agricultural concerns.”
Red flag raised at 2 sites on Saipan; green flag on Rota
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality says water samples collected from Saipan’s Obyan Beach and Unai Dangkulo contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria — enterococci — that exceeded the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.
To adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given these locations a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
DEQ also collected water samples collected from Rota’s recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling.
None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
DEQ assigns all of these sampled beach sites a green flag.
A grand year for Marianas High School’s Class of 1989
(MHS) — The Marianas High School Class of 1989 will celebrate its 20th class reunion and acknowledge their alma mater’s 40th anniversary.
The MHS Class of 1989 is calling on all fellow MHS ‘89ers to join plan, facilitate, and ensure a successful 20th class reunion celebration set for June 13, 2009.
Class assembly is ongoing in preparation for the grand event.
The next meeting is set for this Saturday, March 7, 6 p.m., at the residence of Glenna Sakisat-Palacios Reyes in Dandan.
Call Glenna at 287-3278 or e-mail [email protected] or Ed Propst at 483-7361 or e-mail [email protected] for direction and more information.
All MHS ‘89ers are encouraged to attend the meeting to ensure the success of their grand celebration.
