#papaya ringspot virus

Gardening in Hawai’i with Tom Timmons: When planting papaya seeds, best to read the directions

For the latest Gardening in Hawai’i column, master gardener Tom Timmons explains why its best to follow his wife’s advice and read the directions when planting papaya seeds.

Smartphone App to Diagnose Virus in Papayas on Oahu

Designed primarily for the Honolulu area, the app will help UH researchers test a theory that transgenic varieties have reduced the extent of ringspot virus.