Hortpicum 1 (NHep2125)

Crop Name: Eggplant

National Code: NGSA-26-1

Variety Name: Hortpicum 1

Original Name: NHep2125

Outstanding Characteristics: High Protein and Calcium contents, moderate yield (33.00 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sourthern Guinea Savanna and Rainforest zone

Origin/Source: NIHORT, IBADAN

Developing Institute: NIHORT, IBADAN;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. Oguntolu Olusesan Olawale, Dr. Anyaoha, C.O., Idris, A.K., Adebisi, M.O., Olaleye, I.A., Nwosu, D.J., Bala, I.A., Ajayi, E.O., Oladigbolu, A.A. Ademoyegun, O.T., Abdul-Rafiu, A.M., Akintoye, H. A. and Attanda, M.L.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 33

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026