Scientists at the University of Florida want to help South Florida papaya farmers increase their economic returns, meet consumer demands and enhance their competitive edge domestically and ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Just like the banana, the papaya grows in what technically should be ...

Both familiar and unusual papayas from around the world have a safe, permanent home in Hawaii. They're part of a living collection managed by Agricultural Research Service scientists based in Hilo.

Papayas are available year-round because they’re grown in tropical areas, from Central America and Brazil to Hawaii. Ripe papayas have a wonderful, sweet-tart flavor and contain an enzyme called ...

Hawaii is known for our lush tropical gardens but much of our land especially on the leeward side is desert. There are many delectable fruits that actually do best where conditions are hot and dry.

Growing a papaya tree is a simple matter. If you plant papaya seeds now from store-bought fruit, you will probably see a crop within a year. Papaya trees will die in a frost but they may be grown ...

People describe their first taste of a papaya in various ways. It’s definitely an acquired taste, a bit musky and sweet at the same time, and that was my first experience with this fruit. My father ...

Many folks have been avoiding crowds and even staying home to avoid COVID-19 exposure for the last two years. Being grounded has new meaning when we have little opportunity to socialize. Even folks ...

Description of genes involved in sugarcane root cell separation could lead to the development of varieties with softened cell walls similar to those of papaya, boosting the production of ...

Several varieties of bread and bottled papaya sold in Southern California stores were recalled Thursday because of potential health risks. Zambales Bakery of San Diego recalled an unknown quantity of ...