Papaya Cultivation

Papaya is basically a tropical plant, which requires not only high temperature but also ample sunshine and adequate moisture in the soil and is highly sensitive to frost.

Varieties

In India, a large number of papaya varieties are cultivated.

Propogation

Papaya is generally propagated by seeds obtained through controlled pollination.

Nutrient Management

For papaya, fertilizers should be applied once in every two months.

Irrigation

Papaya needs regular water for its rapid fruit development and yield.

Papaya Crop Management & Diagnostic Solutions

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is widely grown in the tropical and sub tropical regions in about 57 countries across the world. India, Brazil, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Nigeria and Mexico are the leading countries in papaya production. In India, Papaya is widely grown in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal in addition to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Meghalaya.

Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala has emerged as a very remunerative commercial crop because of its early yields, high productivity, good nutritive value and availability throughout the year. It is grown for both fresh fruit and for papain extraction. Ripe fruits are very rich in carotenoids, precursors of Vitamin A.

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Papaya is affected by a number of diseases including fungal and bacterial. Fungi enter plants through natural openings such as stomata and through wounds caused by pruning, harvesting, hail, insects, other diseases and mechanical damage.

Scientific Research

Research studies on papaya crop is being carried out at IIHR, Bengaluru on various aspects.....

Technologies

Nutrient management

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