Current Competitive Grant

Enhancing value and marketing options for pawpaw (Asimina triloba) by developing pulp separation and preservation techniques

Project ID: M2009-20

This 3-year grant for $23,938 was awarded in 2009.

Location: Louisa county

With several different modifications to the pulper, researchers were able to optimize the pulper for mechanically processing pawpaws at an ISU food science lab. Pawpaw fruits from year 2 were sorted according to ripeness. The ripe fruits were processed to obtain pulp in the pilot plant using the same modified equipment and method as last year’s successful run. This provided crop year effects, as well as a replication of the process.

Patrick O'Malley

Patrick O'Malley is a field specialist in horticulture for ISU Extension, serving the eastern counties of Iowa. His expertise is in commercial fruits and vegetables, as well as ornamental horticulture such as greenhouse and nursery crops. O'Malley has an extensive list of clients, including CEEDs, OAs, Master Gardener volunteers, orchards and golf courses.

This competitive grant project is part of the Leopold Center's Marketing Initiative.

The Leopold Center was established by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act as a research and education center at Iowa State University to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources. Iowa State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Affirmative Action, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

This page was found at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/grants/m2009-20 on 01/20/2013