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Tag: papaya

Papaya Disease: Anthracnose


August 27, 2021

One of the important pathogens that cause anthracnose disease on papaya is Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes. Anthracnose disease is a common disease on many tropical and subtropical fruits in Florida such as mango. The management of this disease ... READ MORE

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Tags: Papaya, Papaya Disease, Papaya Problem

Papaya Fruit Fly


June 30, 2020

Papaya fruit fly, Toxotrypana curvicauda Gerstaecker, is the major pest of papaya (Carica papaya L.) throughout the tropical and subtropical areas. The insect was reported in Florida in 1905. It first was observed in Florida Keys and Miami, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Fruit Fly, Papaya