Solanum macrocarpon is an important leafy and fruit vegetable of Africa used in cooking. Its leaves and
fruits are also a source of income for households. Despite of its nutritional an economic potential, this
species is underdeveloped in Burkina. The objective of this study is to contribute to a best knowledge
of Burkina Faso's accessions of Solanum macrocarpon using agro-morphological descriptors. This
enable to identify outstanding accessions which could be involved in further breeding programs. A total
of 32 accessions collected from different cultivation area were studied. The study showed great
variability for most of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics studied. This important phenotypic
variability observed and the high coefficient of determination (R2> 0.4) could be the expression of a high
genotypic heterogeneity of the studied accessions. Correlation analyses between morphological traits
revealed positive and negative relationships, indicating predictable success for eventual breeding
activities of Solanum macrocarpon. The hierarchical ascending classification (CAH) reveals a
distribution of the 32 accessions in 4 groups independently of the collection zone. Among these
groups, the group 1 accessions (RT13, RT17, LW14 and LW16) have an important leaf biomass and the
group 4 accessions (PR1, BD4, BP7 and LS13) have more fruits, and could be used as potential donors
for hybridization program to develop variety with higher yield potential.

Diversity, Gurunsi eggplant, Solanum macrocarpon, Burkina Faso