The document discusses the eggplant (Solanum melongena), including its botanical name, family, physical characteristics, cultivation requirements, pests, and diseases. Eggplants prefer warm temperatures between 13-21°C and fertile, well-drained soil. They require regular irrigation and fertilization. Popular varieties in Pakistan include Neelum, White Egg, and Mirpurkhas Selection. When harvested, the fruit is still somewhat unripe but well colored. Key pests that affect the crop include fruit borers, stem borers, thrips, and whiteflies.