Charles Darwin first documented unusual reproductive patterns ... Without fertilization, viable seeds rarely develop. Sunflower is one of the world's most important oilseed crops, producing ...

The discovery that sunflower seeds can develop without fertilization reveals a pathway to accelerate improvement of this crop — and potentially others. When genetically different varieties of ...

Vitamin E in sunflower seeds acts as a powerful antioxidant, fighting off free radicals that can lead to premature aging and ...