A review of dieback - a disorder of the papaw (Carica papaya L.) in Queensland

Abstract

Dieback is a disorder of the pawpaw which causes annual losses in southern sub-tropical Queensland. Tree deaths in plantations may be as high as 100%. This paper collates available information relating to dieback since it was first reported in 1922. It includes origin and production areas, symptoms and occurrence with respect to plant characteristics and cultivars, soils, weather and localities.