1997 Annual Report for FW97-017
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1997: $4,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1999
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $7,380.00
Region: Western
State: Hawaii
Principal Investigator:
Growing Ring-Spot Virus-Free Papayas Using Anti-transpirants and Other Sustainable Techniques
Summary
The papaya industry in Hawaii is currently devastated by ring-spot virus. This project proposes to control the virus' vectors, aphids and leafhoppers by using better planting design, employing yellow sticky traps and coating the plants with organic predator repellants. If successful, healthy revival of the papaya industry could result without the current slash and burn method of seeking virus-free planting areas.