One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
Investigating the human health link between local snails infected with rat lungworms (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) and local agricultural produce. The research shows the link between agricultural produce that has been contaminated by snail slime containing infective larvae of the rat lungworm - and human health.
One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
Utilising both traditional and biotechnological methods for development of new virus resistant varieties for Jamaican farmers.
Through the development of appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
