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Frequently Asked Questions
Growing Information
Pawpaw and Acetogenins
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Pawpaw Description and Nutritional Information
Planting Guide
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Recipes and Uses
Reports and Presentations
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The Pawpaw
Asimina triloba

by M. Brett Callaway


Originally published as a booklet in 1990 by Kentucky State University, edited and converted to web format in 1998 by Snake C. Jones
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • The Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
  • Taxonomy
  • Distribution
  • Cultivars
  • Propagation
  • Enemies
  • Miscellaneous Uses
  • Improvements
  • Research Needs
  • Table 1. Descriptions for Species of Asimina Native to the United States Mainland
  • Table 2. Nomenclature of Asimina Species
  • Table 3. Pawpaw Cultivars
  • Table 4. Traits to be Considered When Selecting Pawpaws
  • Figure 1. Distribution of Asimina triloba in the United States
  • Figure 2. Distribution of Asimina Species Native to Extreme Southeastern United States
  • Figure 3. Distribution of Asimina parviflora in the United States
  • References

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