**13. Conclusion**

Sesame seed is an oil-seed crop, with edible and odourless oil, and with good source of protein for man and livestock. Its utilization in Nigeria is however mainly for exports and limited local household use within regions in which it is grown in the nation. This is because the low level of information on the Nigerian variety has limited its utilization nationally but information available on international varieties has however made its utilization as an export crop more prominent than being used for home consumption.

This chapter is aimed at documenting relevant information of Nigerian variety of sesame seed (making a comparison with international varieties) and also examining and presenting the results of studies that have been carried out on the oilseed generally. The information thus documented is expected to bridge the gap and provide people involved in the food chain of seame seed- with useful literature on the crop. This information will also enhance utilization of the crop and enable producers, processors and consumers to effectively exploit the potential benefits of sesame seed with regards to the Nigerian food and agricultural system.
