What is papaya ringspot virus?
Papaya ringspot virus is the most widespread and destructive virus disease of papaya. It belongs to the potyvirus group and is rapidly transmitted by a number of aphid species. There are two types, designated as PRSV-p and PRSV-w. PRSV-p infects papaya and many cucurbits such as squash and melons, while PRSV-w infects many cucurbits but does not infect papaya. Back to Top Q: How widespread is the papaya ringspot virus? A: Papaya ringspot virus occurs nearly everywhere papaya grows. It has caused severe damage in nearly all the major papaya growing areas of the world, including Brazil, Mexico, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, the southern region of China, and Hawaii. Back to Top Q: When did Hawaiis farmers begin growing Rainbow papaya? A: Papaya farmers began planting Rainbow papaya in 1998 after a thorough review and approval for food and environmental safety by the U.S. government. Other countries, including Japan, are also finalizing the approval of the Rainbow papaya. Back to T
