UOG HORIZONS: Vitamin C: The ingredient that makes Guam-grown fruits pack an exceptional punch

UOG HORIZONS: Vitamin C: The ingredient that makes Guam-grown fruits pack an exceptional punch

UOG HORIZONS: Vitamin C: The ingredient that makes Guam-grown fruits pack an exceptional punch


5/18/2025



Richard Singh, Ph.D.
Richard Singh, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of sustainable plant production with the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center at the 91快播.

Guam鈥檚 tropical climate and abundant sunshine make it home to a variety of colorful, flavorful fruits. From guava to starfruit, local fruits grown right here on island are not only readily available, but they are fresher and more flavorful than anything that comes to Guam by ship. But beyond their appearance and flavor, they have another strong selling point: They are a nutritional powerhouse, particularly when it comes to vitamin C.