In many parts of the African continent, food from trees and shrubs, also outside farms, in the form of fruits, nuts and leaves play an important role in food security and nutrition. This is a role that is rarely developed to its full potential through genetic improvement, domestication, improved management of trees producing  such  edible products. Photo credits: ICRAF. Read more at http://www.afforum.org/sites/default/files/English/English_102.pdf