Growing giant sunflowers isn't just about picking a big variety, you also need to think carefully about placement, irrigation ...

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ABSTRACT: The unbalanced and inadequate use of fertilizers is one of the causes of soil degradation. Combined with the ever-increasing population, it is necessary to find sustainable agricultural ...

The decoctions of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L. HAL) stalk pith have been used to treat advanced cancer, and polysaccharide of sunflower stalk pith (HSPP) was key ingredient of the decoctions. To ...

Cultivated sunflower holds a very narrow genetic base and the efficient utilization of available genetic diversity is very important for a successful breeding program. In the present study, 109 ...

ABSTRACT: Sclerotinia basal stalk rot (BSR) of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a fungal disease of the roots that causes symptoms of wilt and a basal stem lesion. Evaluating root plate growth ...

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) live up to their name as they reach for the sun on long summer days. This activity is called heliotropism, and it simply means to follow the sun. According to the ...