Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B (2024)

Tissue culture technology plays a critical role in addressing the challenges of gender determination in papaya cultivation, where the gender of the plant directly influences fruit production. This study explores the application of tissue culture as a reliable tool for gender-neutral papaya cultivation, specifically focusing on the production of hermaphrodite or female plants, which are preferred for fruit-bearing purposes. Traditional propagation methods often result in a mix of male, female, and hermaphrodite plants, leading to inefficiencies in farm management and reduced yields. Tissue culture enables the selection and multiplication of genetically identical plants, ensuring a higher proportion of hermaphrodite plants, which combine both male and female reproductive organs, or female plants for optimal fruit production. This technique not only improves yield consistency but also simplifies farm management by eliminating the need to cull non-productive male plants. The research highlights the economic and agricultural benefits of gender-controlled papaya cultivation through tissue culture, which leads to higher productivity and resource efficiency. By ensuring uniform plant characteristics and predictable gender outcomes, tissue culture offers a sustainable and profitable solution for papaya farmers.