Unless substantial new planting of mangosteen are undertaken now, it is likely that there will be a shortage of mangosteen in the future. The export potential of good quality mangosteen fruits is vast especially in the developed countries. It is the objective of this proposal to indicate the feasibility of producing mangosteen on a commercial scale. Back to table of content Business proposal for commercial cultivation of papaya cv. The fruit is mainly consumed fresh with a small proportion of the produce going to the production of fruit cocktails, faillers for chilly sauce, cakes and pickles.
Production is widespread throughout the whole country.
In 1982 the area under papaya was only 535 ha . However in 1987 the total hectarage had increased to 1,760 ha . The acreage is further expected to increase with improvement in demand as projected by the increase in population. By year 2000, close to 4,000 ha of papaya is expected to be cultivated . Exports of Malaysian papaya have risen in recent years.