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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Solo Papaya |
| Scientific name | Carica papaya |
| Family / Genus | Caricaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3095 |
| PLU — organic | 93095 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5493 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tainung No. 1 | 35% | Very popular commercial hybrid, often considered a Solo-type due to size and quality. Medium-sized (2-3 lbs), pear-shaped. Sweet, firm, red-orange flesh. High yielding, good disease resistance (though |
| Sunrise Solo (Kapoho Solo) | 20% | A classic Hawaiian Solo. Small, pear-shaped (1-1.5 lbs). Known for its sweet, aromatic, red-orange flesh and good shelf life. Historically significant in the Hawaiian papaya industry. |
| Red Lady (Tainung No. 2) | 18% | Similar to Tainung No. 1, often slightly larger with a more pronounced red flesh. Very sweet, good aroma. High yield and good disease resistance. Excellent for shipping and widely grown commercially. |
| Waimanalo Solo | 15% | Another classic Hawaiian Solo. Slightly larger than Sunrise (1.5-2 lbs). Very sweet, deep orange flesh, and excellent aroma. Good yield and quality. |
| Sunset Solo | 5% | Hawaiian Solo type. Known for its red flesh, very sweet taste, and good suitability for export due to its robust nature. |
| Kamiya | 3% | A newer Hawaiian Solo type, developed for good flavor, sweetness, and improved disease tolerance compared to older Solo varieties. |
| Exotica (Brazilian Solo) | 2% | A small, pear-shaped Solo-type papaya popular in Brazil and for export. Features very sweet, yellow-orange flesh and a distinct aroma. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 8 uL/kg/h typical (5–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce to prevent premature ripening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, chilling sensitive. Should not be stored with ethylene-sensitive commodities or those requiring very low temperatures.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by health consciousness and ethnic markets
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Solo | 20% |
| Maradol | 70% |
| Tainung | 5% |
| Other | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb carton
- 12 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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