Taxonomy, crop improvement, chemical composition and In vitro approaches of yellow berried nightshade (Solanum surattense Burm. F): A comprehensive review Boomiga M.*, Suresh J., Nalina L., Rajamani K. Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003, Tamil Nadu, India *Corresponding author e-mail: boomigamani@gmail.com
Online published on 25 June, 2021. Abstract Solanum surattense Burm. F is one of the important medicinal plant belongs to the family, Solanaceae. Its’ occurrence is reported in tropical and subtropical regions of Ceylon and Malacca through South East Asia, Malaya, tropical Australia and Polynesia. The plant is perennial in nature. It is one of the major components of the dashamula of Ayurveda. The plant possesses anti-asthumatic, heptato protective, hypoglycaemic, antibacterial and insect repellent properties. The plant is widely distributed in India. Over exploitation for its high medicinal values and destruction of the habitat has led to a depletion of genetic resources of S. surattense. Chemical property of the plant includes alkaloids, steroids, saponins, flavonoides and glycosides. Berries are the main source of solasodine and diosgenin. Solasodine is N-analogue of diosgenin and used as a steroidal precursor in the steroid drug industry. It is well known for its traditional medicinal system and modern medicine. The present review aims to document the uses, botany, genetic variability, cultivation practices and extraction techniques and uses of the active constituent, solasodine. Top Keywords Indian nightshade, Botany, Solasodine, Genetic variability, Traditional uses. Top |