There is an overlooked resource in sub-Saharan Africa that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. Native African plants have vast potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists and policymakers. This project evaluated indigenous African grains, vegetables, and fruits that can help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Volume I focuses on native grains, dispelling myths about their nutritional value, flavor, and yield. Volume II describes 18 little-known African vegetables (including tubers and legumes), and Volume III describes 24 indigenous African cultivated and wild fruits.