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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Maradol Papaya |
| Scientific name | Carica papaya |
| Family / Genus | Caricaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4050 |
| PLU — organic | 94050 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5493 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maradol | 25% | Large, oblong fruit (typically 2-5 lbs) with vibrant red-orange flesh. Known for its sweet flavor, firm texture, and good shelf life. Commonly imported from Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. High yieldin |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 30 µL/kg·h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Papayas are climacteric and produce significant ethylene, which can accelerate their own ripening and that of other sensitive produce. They are also highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, chilling sensitive. Avoid storing with ethylene-sensitive commodities or those requiring lower temperatures.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
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