KYSU researchers release their third pawpaw variety, KSU-Chappell™.

The pawpaw tree is native to the forest understory in Kentucky and fruits from late August to early October.

KYSU is home to the only full-time pawpaw research and Extension programs in the world. T hough rarely seen on grocery store shelves, the pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba) has been a part of American history from its earliest days. Native to the forest understory of Kentucky, pawpaws have been picked by the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone and explorers Lewis and Clark.

Chappell and Dr. Lucy Lang- Chappell, both graduates of KYSU. The fruit follows KSU-Atwood™ and KSU-Benson™, also named for outstanding friends of the university, former President Rufus

Atwood and long-time Land Grant Director Harold R. Benson.