Academic scientists who have developed forms of papaya that can withstand the widespread, destructive ringspot virus are coming under fire in both Hawaii and Thailand. But the researchers say that the ...

Hawaii is known for our lush tropical gardens but much of our land especially on the leeward side is desert. There are many delectable fruits that actually do best where conditions are hot and dry.

In 1965, the first formal meeting of papaya producers in Hawaii was held on Nov. 13, 1965, in Hilo. About 150 producers, handlers, wholesalers, shippers, University of Hawaii and government officials ...