• Miss.Shweta Bharat Patil.
• Dr. Y. R. Parulekar
• Mr. kartikesh D. Bhuwad

India's horticulture sector has witnessed substantial growth, evolving from a focus on cereal production pre-1980s to a planned approach post-1980s. The National Horticulture Mission (2005) drives sustainable development through area-based strategies. Horticulture contributes 28% to India's agriculture GDP and 54% to agricultural exports (2007-08), growing at 3.6% annually. India is the second-largest global producer of fruits and vegetables, producing 146.55 million tons of vegetables and 74.88 million tons of fruits (2010-11).Grafting, originating in Japan to combat soil-borne diseases, enhances crop resilience, yield, and sustainability. It's beneficial for managing bacterial wilt in solanaceous crops like tomato and brinjal. Key grafting success factors include genetic compatibility, similar stem diameters, and controlled healing environments. Post-grafting, high relative humidity (85-100%) and optimal temperatures are critical for 5-8 days until vascular connections form. Healing chambers provide controlled conditions; types include low-cost plastic pouches, plastic boxes, terrariums, and custom-built structures using PVC frames. Institutions like IIHR Bangalore, TNAU Coimbatore, and CSKHPKV Palampur conduct grafting research targeting bacterial wilt resistance. Companies like VNR Seeds Pvt. Ltd. produce grafted seedlings commercially. Grafting addresses challenges in vegetable production, improving crop health and sustainability. Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, severely impacts brinjal and tomato; grafting onto resistant rootstocks is a management strategy. India's achievements include grafting research at various agricultural universities and collaborations with international centers like AVRDC. With growing demand for grafted seedlings, the technique holds promise for enhancing agricultural sustainability and productivity in India.

solanaceous vegetables, Grafting, Bacterial wilt

"Advances in Solanaceous vegetables: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Challenges and Future Prospects", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.a110-a123, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510012.pdf

"Advances in Solanaceous vegetables: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Challenges and Future Prospects", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppa110-a123, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510012.pdf