The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a member of that great family; the Solanaceae. It has a lot to answer for since Sir Walter Raleigh introduced it to Britain several hundreds of years ago during the ...

Tuber formation in the Solanaceae, most prominently exemplified by potato (Solanum tuberosum), is a complex developmental programme integrating environmental cues, hormonal signalling and carbohydrate ...

Focus: Investigating the characteristics that promote diversity in Solanaceae and exploring patterns of evolutionary convergence within the clade Start date: 2014 End date: 2017 We are investigating ...

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.

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 ...

The Solanaceae is a family of flowering plants, many of which are edible, while others are considered poisonous. The family is informally known as the nightshade or potato family. The family includes ...

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 ...

Tino shows there’s more to a summer spread than tomatoes and basil, by putting capsicums, chilli, and eggplants on the menu. As seed, these plants need a reliably warm soil temperature – 21 degrees ...