Eggplant: Solanum melongena L., Tomato: Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., and Peppers: Capsicum annuum L.

Eggplant is one of the most popular vegetable crops in all the tropical and subtropical countries. Eggplant is also called brinjal or aubergine. The name eggplant is derived from the egg-shaped fruit. It is a popular vegetable culti­ vated for its edible fruits. The immature fruit is cooked as a vegetable, fried, stuffed, or boiled.