How have biotech papayas benefitted growers and consumers?
That plant biotechnology can have a dramatic impact in enhancing people’s lives – in this case, papaya growers in Hawaii and consumers. Many of these growers would no longer be in business were it not for plant biotechnology. And the consumer benefits because the excellent new hybrid that has been created is superior to both the traditional Hawaiian papaya and the transgenic variety.4 The rescue of the papaya industry and the development of a fruit consumers enjoy is one of the best stories we have to show the often-stated promise of plant biotechnology with an actual product.
