Morning-blooming morning glories and flowers that release fragrance at night seem as if they know the time. A KAIST research team has uncovered, at the molecular level, the workings of a "biological ...

Abstract: Solanaceae vegetables, a vital group of crops including tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants, play a significant role in global agriculture and culinary traditions. These crops are ...

Biogeographic realm; Capsicum; cryptic species; domesticated taxa; morphometrics; Petunia; Solanum; taxonomy; nightshades Based on the above, our aim is to provide an overview of how studies involving ...

"Double double toil and trouble" is a quote from Shakespeare's Macbeth that conjures images of evil witches making potions in giant cauldrons. But the truth was that women persecuted as witches were ...

Scientific Name of eggplant: We all know what an eggplant is, even if we call it something else, like aubergine or brinjal. We love to use this versatile food in everything from baba ghanoush to ...

With global food systems threatened by crop uniformity and climate stress, scientists are turning to the rich genetic heritage of the Solanaceae family—potato, tomato, eggplant, pepper, and beyond.

History has had it out for the tomato. One of the earliest-known European references to the food was made in 1544 by the Italian herbalist Pietro Andrea Mattioli, who first classified it as a ...

A recent perspective unveils the potential of using virus-based biotechnologies to improve the performance and diversity of Solanaceae crops, which are essential to global food security. By combining ...

It’s spring in the vegetable patch, and Josh is making the most of the warm weather and soil temperatures, by growing summer-loving Solanaceae vegetables - eggplants, capsicum, and chillies. Growing ...