Objectives: a. Develop and test methodology for identifying priorities for pearl millet breeding work in Rajasthan, India; b. Develop methods for understanding farmers¿ needs and priorities for pearl millet production; c. Develop concepts and methods for understanding farmers¿ concepts of seed management,
environmental adaptation and quality requirements; d. Develop concepts and strategies for farmer participatory variety development; e. Develop strategies for on-farm conservation and management of genetic resources