GM Papaya Relevant Information on the Crop
Its common names in other parts of the world include Chich Put, Fan Kua, Kavunagaci, Lechoso, Lohong Si Phle, Mapaza, Mu Kua, Papailler, Papaye, Papayer, Pawpaw Tree, Pepol, Tinti, Wan Shou Kuo, Betik petik, Gandul, Katela gantung, Kates, Kepaya, and Kuntaia. The popular papaya Not only does a papaya taste good, it is rich in vitamins A and C. It also takes no time to grow. A papaya tree usually bears mature fruit within 10 months of planting and fruits all year around. It is no wonder that it is grown so widely in tropical countries. Medicinal value Analgesic, Amebicide, Antibiotic, Antibacterial, Cardiotonic, Cholagogue, Digestive, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Vermifuge. |
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Papaya (Carica
papaya), also called papaw or pawpaw, is a succulent fruit of
a large plant from the Caricaceae family. The fruit is commonly spherical
to cylindrical shaped. The very juicy flesh is deep yellow or orange
to salmon-colored. In the large central cavity are numerous round,
wrinkled black seeds. The papaya fruit is slightly sweet. It is a
popular breakfast fruit in many countries and is also used in salads,
pies, sherbets, juices, and confections.