Egg Plant(Solanum melongena): Definition, Characteristics, Origin, Varieties, and Pest control
Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), commonly known as Aubergine, Brinjal, or Guinea squash, is a non-tuberous nightshade species. Solanum melongena L. cultivars have a wide range of fruit shapes and colours, ranging from oval or egg-shaped to long club-shaped, and from white, yellow, green, purple pigmentation, and virtually black pigmentation. It is cultivated in various warm temperate regions of the Mediterranean and South America, as well as Asia, Africa, and the sub-tropics (India, Central America). Eggplant fruits are well-known for their low-calorie content and mineral composition, both of which are good for human health. Potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron are all abundant in them. Aside from these, it includes 34 mg of beta-carotene, 0.05 mg of riboflavin, 0.05 mg of thiamine, 0.5 mg of niacin, and 0.9 mg of ascorbic acid per 100 g of fruit. Eggplant fruits are well-known for their low-calorie content and mineral composition, both of which are good for human health. Potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron are all abundant in them.