Selection of green papaya production and its tolerance to Papaya Ringspot Virus of “RMU” variety in Mahasarakham Province.

Abstract

Selection of papaya var. RMU for unripe consume and disease resistance in Mahasarakham
province was investigated and selected species by means of a pure line selection. The 4 lines; RMU, Krang
(yellow flesh), Kaek Dam and Kaek Nuan Kampangsan were planted in 2 sub-districs (Kosumpisai and
Borabue). There were 100 plants/area for each line. The period was from October 2014 to September 2015.
The results showed that the purity and consistency of selection characterization RMU to mix their own
versions of the S3 has found adapting to the environment in the Northeast as well. Hermaphrodite flower
species more than 90 % was elongate. The TSS content was about 13.6 o
Brix on the year 2014. Number
of fruits per plant, fresh weight, fruit length, fruit thickness was statistically significant difference.
The questionnaire was taken from 100 people in Mahasarakham province. The answers showed that the
fruit weight was medium appropriate (95), crispness of ripe fruit is very appropriate (95%) and the taste of
papaya salad (som-tum) was very appropriate (88%).