‘The challenge of improving food security and reducing poverty by exploiting crop genetic potential is more complex than entailed in Green Revolution strategies of developing and distributing ‘improved’ varieties. This book explores the potentials of existing varieties and the operational context of local farmer participation, farmer interactions with state-sponsored research and extension, and achieving rural empowerment for broader transformations. The many connections that ‘seeds’ have or can lead to for improving rural livelihoods and quality of life are fascinating and worth indepth examination.’