Cornell and the University of Hawaii today unveiled two lines of papaya that could save the $45 million Hawaiian papaya industry. "SunUp" and "Rainbow" look and taste like their "Sunset" predecessor and are resistant to the papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), which is destroying the Hawaiian crop.
Cornell's statutory colleges will hold two special events this fall: Open House and Transfer Day. Young people interested in learning about undergraduate admission to three state-assisted colleges at Cornell are encouraged to attend.
That savory slice of juicy tomato reserved for the top of a freshly grilled burger or a gently tossed salad has been spared from nature's short list. Cornell plant pathologists have found the gene that resists the Cucumber Mosaic Virus, a plant disease that severely threatens tomatoes.
