Sinta Papaya
Sinta Papaya is the first Philippine-bred hybrid papaya that is moderately tolerant to the devastating ringspot virus. The fruits are sweet, yellow-fleshed, and medium-sized, ideal for both fresh and canning. The plants are semi-dwarf and prolific. Fruit harvest commences about eight months after transplanting.
Sinta Papaya can be grown as a solo crop but it can be grown as an intercrop with coconut or banana. It is also ideal as a backyard crop that can supply the family with nutritious and fiber-rich fruits. It is popular among local growers because of its delicious fruits and virus tolerance. It has been introduced to other countries by East-West Seed Company, a licensed seed grower.
Potential Collaborative Areas:
- Regular funding
- Joint studies for other attributes like longer shelf-life, fungal and bacterial diseases
- Combined use of conventional and new breeding techniques
| Market & Beneficiaries | farmers, growers, processors |
|---|---|
| Status | registered at the Philippine National Seed Industry Council |
| College | College of Agriculture and Food Science |
| Unit | Institute of Plant Breeding |
| Developers | Dr. Pablito M. Magdalita, Dr. Violeta N. Villegas, Mr. Fernando B. Aurigue, Mr. Reynold B. Pimentel |
