This proceedings contains papers/posters providing up-to-date insights into the prudent application of recent and prospective biological advances in plant science and biotechnology and showing how they can contribute to the &quot;sustainable intensification&quot; of agriculture in Africa. The need to enhance education in novel areas of plant research and biotechnology that might provide suitable solutions for Africa is addressed. It is hoped that this volume will provide interesting and thought-provoking insights in new areas of plant science research and its implementation and that this will prompt further experimentation and breakthroughs in this important field.