Mission
of the conference

Orphan crops, also referred as
neglected or lost crops, are crops
of high economic value in developing
countries particularly in Africa. These
crops include cereal crops (such as
millet and tef), legumes (cow pea,
grass pea and bambara groundnut),
and root crops (cassava and sweet
potato). Although orphan crops are
vital for the livelihood of millions of
resource-poor Africans, research in
these crops is lagging behind that of
major crops. To boost crop productivity
and attain food self-sufficiency in Africa,
research on orphan crops should get more
attention.

     In this important conference we will
      bring together scientists both from
        developed and developing countries
          and discuss techniques that could
              be implemented in a scheme of
                 orphan crops improvement.
                              In addition, future
                             prospects and
                           feasibility of modern
                         biotechnology in African
                      agriculture will be
                  addressed. Success stories
              will also be presented by
           prominent scientists.

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