Question
Which wild species of brinjal is widely used as a rootstock and is known for its resistance to soil-borne diseases like bacterial wilt and nematodes, making it vital for grafting in commercial cultivation?
Solution
Solanum torvum, also known as Turkey Berry, is commonly used as a rootstock in brinjal due to its excellent resistance to bacterial wilt and nematodes. It imparts vigor and disease resistance to scions grafted onto it.
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