Asexual reproduction: an alternative for the propagation and conservation of papaya (Carica papaya L.) native to Guerrero, Mexico

Objective: Evaluate the effect of three types substrate and different shoot lengths onthe rooting Carica papaya L. shoots.Design/ methodology/ approach: This experiment followed a completely randomizeddesign with 2×3 factorial arrangement. Shoots 30 40 cm length werecollected in March 2018 from lateral branches plants (Carica L.)native to various regions Guerrero. were placed substrates: 1)sand, 2) Peat Moss®, 3) sand Moss® mixture (70:30, v/v). Sixty days afterplanting, percentage, root length, plant height, stem diameter, number leaves,crown biomass fresh weight, dry rootdry weight evaluated. Data analyzed through an analysis variance amean difference test (Tukey, p?0.05).Results: The 40- 30-cm shoots was 60 50%, respectively. Plantswith highest leaves, crown diameter derived 240-cm shoots. Sand best for rooting, where higher freshbiomass significantly developed.Study limitations/ implications: Continue study during flowering fruitingstages.Findings/ conclusions: protocol allows