A.R.G. Ranganatha, M.Y.Dudhe Potential, niger, crop , nutrition, India 75-77 Volume 1 (6) November, 2025 Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) is a resilient, minor oilseed crop grown for its nutritious seeds, rich in oil (32-40%) and protein (18-24%), used for cooking, birdseed, and as a base for perfumes, with its cake serving as valuable cattle feed; it thrives in rainfed conditions, tolerates poor soils, and is cultivated in Africa and India, particularly in tribal regions, supporting local economies and biodiversity.