Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Propagation

Propogation

• Papaya is usually propagated by seeds.
• The seeds should be collected from healthy ripe fruits essentially from of plants free from pest & diseases.
• The seeds should be rubbed with ash to remove mucilaginous coating (Aril/Sarcotesta) to facilitate better germination.
• However seeds can be stored for 45 days in a air tight container and stored at 10⁰C.
• Before sowing, soaking seeds in 100ppm GA solution to enhance germination percentage.