The detailed study of papaya was assessed on the basis of differences in morphological and anatomical features. These include the study of leaf morphology and anatomy, root and petiole anatomy, floral structure and morphology of fruits. The number of leaf main segments, leaf width, stomatal distribution, and vascular bundle, types of flower and fruit shape were the important characters used for the characterization of the papaya cultivars. In order to study the leaf anatomy, the paraffin wax method was used. The root and petiole anatomy was studied by making thin hand sections using a...