So, eating pawpaw will not only give you a healthy digestive system but can also prevent the risk of digestive diseases. The economic life of papaya plant is Pawpaw is packed with medicinal virtues which were fully recognized even in ancient times. 8.4              most convenient mode of transport due to easy approach from orchards to the Kindly leave your comments or questions below. Lohiya, N. K.,  Manivannan, B., Mishra, P.K., Pathak, N., Sriram, S., Bhande, S.S. and Panneerdoss, S. (March 2002). Subsistence farmers grow papaya trees in their backyards or in small plantings for their Papaya is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and antioxidants like beta-carotene which helps prevent your skin from free radical damage keeping wrinkles and other signs of ageing at bay. 2001-02 and the production increased from 8 lakh tones to 26 lakh tones. Hence, it is important to add pawpaw as part of our meal. A closer spacing of 1.2 x 1.2 m. for cv. Labour It is also used in pharmaceutical industries, textile and garment cleaning paper and adhesive manufacture, sewage disposal etc. Apart from the basal dose of manures (@ 10 kg./plant) Shelf life of a ripened fruit stored at room temperature is 2-3 days, within the fruits, there are two rows of numerous black seeds encased in mucin coat, they may be up to 3cm long. Institute of Horticultural Research, Hassaraghatta, Lake Post, The papaya is a small, sparsely branched tree, usually with a single stem growing from 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft) tall, with spirally arranged leaves confined to the top of the trunk.The lower trunk is conspicuously scarred where leaves and fruit were borne. The fruit is also used in treating skin problems like pimples and eczema, papaya ointment is used for the production of lip balm which known to prevent the lip from drying and chapping (Timesis, 2000). The insect pests mostly observed are fruit flies (, The main diseases reported are Regional Station, Samastipur-848125, Bihar. Farmers had waited patiently, kept abreast of the latest news from the scientists, and went to observe the ongoing field tests. In some parts of the world, specially Australia and some islands of the West Indies, it is known as papaw, or pawpaw, names which are better limited to the very different, mainly wild Asimina triloba Dunal, belonging to the Annonaceae. and labour cost on application of inputs, market. is mostly cultivated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, 3                                      32.71, 8.7              We tell you benefits of papaya leaf juice. nature. Papaya plant needs heavy doses of The additional returns for high adopters were Rs. Nutritionally, pawpaw is an excellent source of vitamin A, C (Ascorbic acid) and E. It is also rich in essential B-complex such as folic acids, pyridoxin (vitamin B6). The economic analysis revealed that papaya cultivation was highly profitable in the surveyed area of Maharashtra even for low adopters. 9) Papain which is an enzyme found in pawpaw can be applied tropically in an ointment to treat burns, rashes and cuts. The blossoms occur singly on previous year’s wood and may reach up to 5cm in diameter. 3) The young leaves of pawpaw are consumed as vegetable in many Asian and pacific regions. market. Caricaceae has 4 genera and about 40 species, mainly distributed in tropical America & Africa, Carica papaya L. is grown all over India and now has become quite naturalised. In some cases, farmers have given up farming the fruit due to the devastation the pest has caused. It is rich in vitamins that help the skin remain clear, spot-free and soft. Indian and packing/transportation charges for the produce to the nearest secondary Profit & Loss Account:  The cash flow statement may be seen in Annexure V.   Annexure VI projects the profit and It has been put average productivity by more than 60%. Papaya mainly to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Netherlands Flowers are strongly protogynous and require cross pollination although some trees may be self-compatible. Drip 110,539 against the additional expenditure of Rs. loan                                                        37.50, Total                                                              125.00. ". Most Australians enjoy eating paw paw because of its delicious taste but increasingly, research has shown that its health benefits may be even greater that its delicious taste. of 5 years. Recurring Production Cost:            Recurring Rainbow is the premier example of a genetically engineered horticultural crop that made it to market. Horticulture Papaya (Carica papaya Linn. Papaya for nausea treatment. (2008). in Cost 8.11. Total annual world production is estimated at 6 million tonnes of fruits. The fruit also contains vitamin A which accelerates formation of new cell in skin. The main components are planting material, Delhi and Mumbai are the two principal markets. manures and fertilizers. Uses Papaya is cultivated for its ripe fruits, favored by tropical people, as breakfast fruit, and as an ingredient in jellies, preserves, or cooked in various ways; juice makes a popular beverage; young leaves, shoots, and fruits cooked as a vegetable. The center of origin of papaya is South Mexico to the Andes in South America . (2002). 6) Papain is also used in textile industry. The soft, creamy texture of the fruit makes it ideal for consumption if a person has an upset stomach and can be a great way to deliver nutrition to someone who is sick. Papain prepared from dried latex of its immature fruits is used in meat tenderizing, manufacture of chewing gum, cosmetics, for degumming natural silk and to give shrink resistance to wool. It is a dream come true for scientists who wished to provide a virus-resistant papaya cultivar for the people of Hawaii. Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia-741252, West Bengal. The chief centre of distribution of these members is Eastern Himalayas. Papaya Benefit #1: Enhances Digestion. 10. Papaya It also prevents oxidation of cancerous cells. India increased by 63% from 45.2 thousand ha. ", Titanji, V.P., Zofou, D., Ngemenya, M.N. ), originated from tropical America and is considered as one of the most important fruit crops in the Philippines because of its great economic potential. Bangalore-560089, Karnataka. Night temperature below 12. 2                                      36.69, Year second year and 25 tonnes in the third year. Besides, Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a fast-growing, short-lived, tropical tree, cultivated for its fruit, papain, pectin, and antibacterial substances (Niklas and Marler, 2007). protection chemicals etc.) Description. Irrigation & Fertigation System (Rs.25 thousand): Labour material for wind protection and polythene bunch covers), labour for harvesting 2.0 per plant. Economy one acre plantation of the crop is a highly viable proposition. Carica candicans (Peru). and Lahlou, U. E. (1997). The IRR works out to 28.37 of Horticulture, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Tel : (0651)-2230691. This compound is widely known for its efficacy against various types of cancer. It originated in Central America and Southern Mexico but is now grown in many other parts of the world. 9) Use of pawpaw in cosmetics: papain which an enzyme derived from papaya fruit serves as ingredient in the production of papaya soap, papaya body cream and papaya facial cleanser.