Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVII, Issue 1
Written by Camelia BRATU, Florin STĂNICĂ, Costel VÎNĂTORU, Bianca MUȘAT, Geanina NEGOȘANU, Matilda POPESCU
The Solanaceae family has been of interest since ancient times, due to the numerous directions of use. Most are decorative species, others are cultivated for their medicinal, insecticidal, and culinary properties. The Solanum melongena species is much appreciated for its high production capacity, but also for the varied shapes, tastes, and textures of the fruits. After the 2000s, in Romania, research on the acclimatization of new species has reached new horizons, with many species being studied. PGRB Buzau has also focused its research on acclimatization and breeding of new species, including Solanum viride, known as poroporo. Although it is native to the Pacific, in particular to the Fiji Islands, the species has shown high adaptability to the climatic conditions of Romania. Plants with a high production capacity, abundant fructification, and increased resistance to the main pathogens specific to the species have been recorded. Research will continue, following phenotypic and biometric determinations, production indices, as well as the chemical composition of the fruits.
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