Aimed at researchers, policy makers, agricultural ministries, donors, regional and sub-regional organizations, non-governmental development organizations and universities - this book provides an overview of state-of-the-art research and recommendations for handling future challenges in Africa's food security.

*Includes contributions from the key scientists working in the area*Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research as well as making recommendations for how best to deal with future challenges*Has a wide and varied scope - covering policy, genetic diversity and improvement, sustainable productivity enhancement, innovations and value chains