Genetically Modified Papaya

Genetically modified papaya with resistance to papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) was developed in several countries. Currently GMO papaya (SunUp™ or Rainbow™ ) is grown in Hawaii.

To date the following GMO Papaya events may be of importance:


SunUp™, Rainbow™ (lines: 55-1, 63-1)
  Trait: virus resistance
  Approval: Canada, Japan, USA

unknown trade name (line: Huanong No.1)
  Trait: virus resistance
  Approval: -

unknown trade name (line: X17-2)
  Trait: virus resistance
  Approval: USA

unknown trade name (line: KN116/5)
  Trait: virus resistance
  Approval: -

 

This information is based on different publicly available sources, it is subject to change and is supplied without liability. The overview does not reflect the different limitations of approvals (e.g. for use in food or feed) , line-specific approvals or stacked events. Please contact us for more detailed information.
Anja Krech
GMOs, Marketing
+49 (0) 761 5038 100
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