Solanum melongena

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Solanoideae
gptkbp:color gptkb:green
gptkb:white
purple
gptkbp:common_name eggplant
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling
frying
baking
stewing
stuffing
can be used in curries
salt before cooking to reduce bitterness
can be grilled or roasted
can be used in ratatouille
pair with garlic and olive oil
gptkbp:cultivation gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
full sun
well-drained soil
warm climates
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in Mediterranean cuisine
used in Asian cuisine
symbol of prosperity in some cultures
gptkbp:edibility edible
gptkbp:environmental_impact contains solanine in unripe fruit
gptkbp:family gptkb:Solanaceae
gptkbp:fruit_type berry
gptkbp:genus Solanum
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Solanum melongena
gptkbp:hunting_technique summer
fall
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:hot_spring
early summer
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:India
gptkbp:nutritional_value low in calories
high in fiber
contains antioxidants
gptkbp:pests aphids
whiteflies
spider mites
gptkbp:pollinators self-pollinating
gptkbp:social_responsibility powdery mildew
root rot
blight
gptkbp:uses medicinal
culinary
gptkbp:varieties gptkb:Graffiti_Eggplant
gptkb:Japanese_Eggplant
gptkb:Black_Beauty
Chinese Eggplant
Italian Eggplant