Summary Report on the Second African Regional Crop Science Conference 19-24 February 1995, Blantyre, Malawi

The second Regional Crop Science Conference organised by the African Crop Science Society was held in Blantyre, Malawi (19-24 February 1995). The first Regional conference was held in Uganda in 1993. In planning the 1995 conference, it was again decided to adopt a wider approach that considered a whole range of biological and social issues that are key to promoting crop science and food security in the continent. Papers presented included comprehensive original research articles and reviews of particular topics. Most articles focused on work done in Africa, a few share experiences from North America and Europe. Some trends and features of the papers presented, and the ensuing discussion during the conference are highlighted here.