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Title: Sunflower crop

Journal Article · · Sci. Am.; (United States)

A review of the sunflower as a major commercial crop, including its history, cultivation, hybridization and uses. It is grown principally for its oil which is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids and used in a variety of foods. Recently it has been tested in diesel engines and a high protein meal is produced from the seed residues.

OSTI ID:
6763814
Journal Information:
Sci. Am.; (United States), Vol. 244:5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English