and papaya trees expressing the viral coat protein gene of papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) in Hawaii. Experiences with GM papaya trees also illustrate multiple benefits 15. The Hawaiian papaya ...

potato virus Y), papaya (papaya ringspot virus), squash, melon, and other cucurbits (cucumber mosaic virus, multiple potyviruses). A variety of other crops are in various stages of development.

An example is genetically engineered papaya plants in Hawaii, which are resistant to papaya ringspot virus. In the future researchers are hoping to use genetic engineering to be able to overcome ...