From the case of sharing a clip suggesting how to grow papaya and watermelon. By inserting a papaya stalk into a watermelon, waiting for it to grow, it will become a papaya tree that bears fruit as a watermelon.
Conclusion: not true, should not be shared ?
Center for sure before sharing, checking with Asst. Prof. Dr. Araya Artjaroen Thianhom, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, indicating that the method of growing papaya and watermelon as shared It’s not true at all.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Araya said, “From the video clip, we can see that Watermelon balls are brought to drill holes. and water is added which is expected to be a nutrient Then insert the top of the papaya. Over time, there are claims that roots emerge from the melon. This method does not have a chance to be possible because the cuttings will have a follicle root, not a tap root. Therefore, without tap roots, there is no opportunity to pierce through the watermelon rind to grow.”
Asst. Prof. Dr. Araya continued, “When the watermelon is pierced, Microorganisms or fungi will go down into the fruit. cause spoilage Therefore, microorganisms likely digested the tops of the papaya. before the papaya can even take root.”
Asst. Prof. Dr. Araya suggests how to observe amazing agriculture clips. “From the clip, the melons are left for 1-2 weeks, but the melons have not changed. Still fresh and not wilted Normally, if the watermelon has been pierced, sliced or cut. When left for about 3 days, it will already rot.”
Source: Thai News Agency