Papaya plant named ‘Laie Gold’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of papaya ( Carica papaya L. ) plant cv. ‘Laie Gold’ which is characterized by having the following combination of characteristics that are desirable in a new variety; large fruit size, high tree vigor, absence of occasional bitterness and unpleasant, strong odor during the cooler season, a lower incidence of carpellody and sterility, resistance to papaya ringspot virus, good fungus and nematode tolerance (good rooting capacity), early and low fruit bearing, and attractive globular pyriform fruit with delicate coconut- or mango-like taste and moderately firm flesh, giving good eating, handling, and shipping qualities.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of papaya plant, substantially as illustrated and described herein.