Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an important cash crop in India. It is commercially raised from seed and produces fruits in about a year.
Characteristics | Conventional propagation through ordinary Papaya Plants | Madhur (Red Lady 786) |
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Yield & Quality | Low | High |
Variety | Mixed | True to type, Hybrid |
Fruit colour | Yellow | Red |
Sweetness of fruit | Low | High |
Market price | Lower | Higher returns |
Disease | No guarantee | Free from all diseases when supplied |
*varies with field conditions