Water Stress in Phenological Phase 6 Reduces Papaya Productivity

During flowering (Phenological Phase 6), water deficit limits plant growth, promotes the production of male flowers and consequently reduces fruit yield.

Source: Chaterlán, Y., Rosa, C. R., Hernández, G., López, C. T., & Pereira, L. S. (2012). Papaya estimation of water requirements using the dual crop coefficient. Journal of Agricultural Technical Sciences, 21(3), 7-20. San José de las Lajas, Cuba.