Dennis Gonsalves
Dennis Gonsalves tells us of his life as a scientist and how he became a plant pathologist. He explains how he solved the papaya ringspot virus problem, which threatened to decimate the papaya industry in Hawaii. Dennis shares lessons learned in science that he has applied to his life. He also recounts that fateful Big Island Little League game in which the coaches made a decision that would ultimately cost them the game and the tournament.
Interview Clips
Introduction and Becoming a Plant Pathologist | Dennis Gonsalves | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Dennis Gonsalves. Subject: Introduction and Becoming a Plant Pathologist. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.... Read more
Science (and Life) Lessons | Dennis Gonsalves | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Dennis Gonsalves. Subject: Science (and Life) Lessons. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral h... Read more
Solving the Papaya Ringspot Virus Problem | Dennis Gonsalves | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Dennis Gonsalves. Subject: Solving the Papaya Ringspot Virus Problem. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com ... Read more
Memories of Big Island Little League Baseball | Dennis Gonsalves | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Dennis Gonsalves. Subject: Memories of Big Island Little League Baseball. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.... Read more
Resources
The Wayward Hawaiian Boy Returns Home – article by Dennis Gonsalves
Papaya Ringspot Virus – research paper by Dennis Gonsalves