Cultivated plants have been molded by human-induced selection, including manipulations of the mating system in the twentieth century. How these manipulations have affected realized parameters of the ...

Global sunflower seed production is expected to expand by 2026. The scientific name for the common sunflower is Helianthus annuus. Sunflowers can decontaminate soil by absorbing heavy metals.

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 ...

Question: I want to grow sunflowers. How can I grow them from seed? Which types grow best in Sonoma County? Answer: Sunflowers are both cheerful to look at and easy to grow. They’re one of humanity’s ...

An agronomist at NaSARRI explains how to breed sunflower. PHOTO BY LOMINDA AFEDRARU The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a living annual plant belonging in the Asteraceae family with a large flower ...