also very delicate and is frequently attacked by fungus, especially when mechanically damaged, so it is often picked unripe to avoid rotting. S. quitoense-specific vascular wilt is caused by a fungus and leads to flaccid fruits and defoliation. Hybrids are an increasingly popular solution to the nematode pest problem. S. quitoense has been hybridized with other Solanum species, most commonly with S. sessiliflorum, a plant with similar phenotypic traits. The leaves, flowers and fruits of S. sessiliflorum are similar in form to S. quitoense, but the fruits of the former are larger and yellow; the resulting hybrids have fruits with yellowish fruit pulp. Nutrition Contents of the fruit varies from region to region. These statistics are based on Costa Rican fruit: These statistics are based on fruits found in Colombia and Ecuador: References External links PLANTS National Database Reports and Topics SOQU Naranjilla in Fruits of Warm Climates by Morton, Julia F. 1987 quitoense Tropical fruit Edible Solanaceae Crops originating from the Americas Crops originating from Ecuador Crops originating from Colombia Crops originating from Peru