The growing awareness among the consumers of the benefits of helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil , has fuelled the growth of the market. Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is extracted from the ...

Why buy sunflower seeds for your bird feeder when you can grow them? However, not all varieties of sunflower are created equally, as far as birds are concerned.

1 We explored the role of the seed bank in population dynamics of the summer annual Helianthus annuus. First, we determined seed survival under field conditions. Secondly, we conducted an experiment ...

For the first time, an active fatty-acid metabolism is indicated for triacylglycerols (TAG) of developing sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seeds. When the developing seeds were transferred to low ...

Benefits include vitamin E, healthy fats, fiber, and heart support. Snack smart with reasonable portions, low-sodium picks, and moderation. Let's talk about the unsung hero of the snack world: the ...

Bright and cheerful, Sunflowers are pretty easy to grow from seeds, and the yield is pretty good - there aren’t many other plants that can grow as high as 3cm in your back garden. The tallest ...

Many plants bring joy to many people and provide splashes of much-needed spring and summer colour after a dull and wet winter. Maybe one of the most striking and instantly recognisable flowers to add ...

Researchers at CU are teasing out the modern-day sunflower's genetic history. Humans and sunflowers go way back. American Indians first domesticated the plant — prized for its seeds, oil and beauty — ...

The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a living annual plant belonging in the Asteraceae family with a large flower head. The plant is native primarily to North and South America, and some species are ...