Join us to learn about the Cornell African Eggplant Research Project and learn how you can participate! African eggplant, also known as Bitterball, Garden Egg, Kittley and other names, is an important crop for many members of our community with heritage from regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. Since 2024, the Cornell African Eggplant Research Project has been collaborating with growers and community partners across New York to develop high-quality varieties adapted to the Northeast U.S. In this meeting, we will share information about growing and preparing African eggplant, highlight our research to date, and invite partners to collaborate with us in our 2026 participatory breeding and variety selection efforts.

COST and REGISTRATION

FREE! Register online to receive the Zoom link. The Zoom link will be in the email confirmation you receive after registering.

QUESTIONS? 

Please reach out to one of the organizers. Thanks!

Greg Vogel, Assistant Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Cornell University, gmv23@cornell.edu, 607-255-9233
Lori Koenick, Extension Support Specialist, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, lbk75@cornell.edu, 585-469-5798
Sam Anderson, Urban Agriculture Specialist, CCE Harvest NY, swa39@cornell.edu, 781-366-5939

Please know that information about race, gender and ethnicity is collected during event registration to help us better understand what demographics are being reached by CCE programming, and if there are gaps in how our programs reach all people throughout the community. While we are required to gather information about our participation reach, response from participants is optional. Please note that demographic responses will be kept confidential.