The Case for Papaya as a Non-Export Product for Ghana

Abstract

The origin of papaya and its suitability for cultivation under Ghanaian climatic condition is recalled. A brief occurs of the past three years has been presented. The need for improved seed as a starting point for commercial exploitation has been stressed and proper post-harvest handling and consistent delivery of high-quality product for this exotic market heavily underscored. Areas of information gap such as spacing, fertilization, pest and disease identification and control, water relations and weed control have been highlighted and the need for intervention stressed. Possible areas into product development including tissue culture techniques for closing have been suggested and research support by terminal user agencies highlighted for rapid industrial growth of the horticulture sub-sector