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10.55041/IJSREM.ISTCESD024
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Sep 2026
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Department of Horticulture
Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Department of Horticulture
Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Department of Horticulture
Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Department of Horticulture
Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Department of Horticulture
Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Department of Horticulture
Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Solanum nigrum is an underutilized leafy vegetable of the Solanaceae family with considerable nutritional and medicinal significance, yet its cultivation is constrained by variable productivity and susceptibility to stress conditions. This study aimed to unravel the dynamics of rootstock–scion interactions in S. nigrum grafted onto the wild solanaceous rootstock Solanum torvum. The study was conducted at the Department of Vegetable Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, during December 2023 to May 2024, using CO 1 S. nigrum as the scion and S. torvum as the rootstock. Scions raised from seedlings and cuttings were cleft grafted onto S. torvum and evaluated for graft compatibility, growth and yield performance under field conditions. The emergence of new growth flushes characterized successful graft unions, while incompatible grafts exhibited desiccation or rotting at the graft junction. The results revealed successful compatibility between S. nigrum and S. torvum, with cutting-derived scions exhibiting earlier compatibility and superior berry production. The cutting treatment recorded the highest mean number of berries (242.30 plant⁻¹), whereas the seedling-derived scions recorded the highest herbage yield (230.98 g plant⁻¹). The enhanced performance of grafted plants could be associated with the vigorous root system of S. torvum, facilitating efficient water and nutrient acquisition and supporting sustained scion growth. The differential response of seedling- and cutting-derived scions highlights the importance of scion origin in determining graft performance and productivity. The findings establish S. torvum as a promising wild rootstock for S. nigrum and provide preliminary insights into rootstock–scion compatibility and performance dynamics in this underutilized vegetable. Further investigations on graft union anatomy, physiological responses and long-term field performance may help elucidate the mechanisms underlying this graft combination.
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The study's results have highlighted the compatibility between the Solanum nigrum scion, derived from both seedlings and cuttings, when grafted onto the wild solanaceous rootstock Solanum torvum. If maximizing the number of berries is the primary goal, the Cuttings treatment might be preferred. Conversely, if achieving a higher herbage yield is more important, the Seedlings treatment would be recommended. These combinations displayed superior performance in field conditions, particularly showcasing significant differences in berry yield when using cuttings as scions. These findings underscore the previously unreported successful grafting of Solanum nigrum, signifying its potential for further exploration and investigation, especially in medical research. The revealed compatibility opens up new avenues for potential applications in increasing yield and discovering therapeutic benefits associated with Solanum nigrum. These outcomes suggest a need for continued research and exploration in various domains to harness its potential and facilitate its potential applications in different fields.
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9/29/2026
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