What were the problems with the eksotika papaya?

Question

the eksotika papayas were produced by MARDI in Malaysia..

Answer 1

Not edible.

Answer 2

The first "Eksotika" papaya variety ( 1987 ) was not available in other producer-countries because its storage time was too short for long transport. It was to find on China, Hong Kong and Singapore markets only.

The second variety ‘Eksotika II’, a F1 hybrid between two sib lines,  showed significant heterosis in yield, had more attractive, firmer flesh and much reduced fruit freckles.

In 1996, biotechnology was brought in to help the industry in solving the PRSV ( Papaya Ringspot Virus ) threat as well as improving the shelf life of ‘Eksotika’ papaya with delayed ripening characteristics.