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Gulya Jr, Thomas |
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Submitted to: Encyclopedia of Grain Science
Publication Type: Book / Chapter Publication Acceptance Date: 10/1/2003 Publication Date: 1/1/2004 Citation: Gulya Jr, T.J. 2004. Sunflower. In: Wrigely, C., Corke, H., Walker, C.E., editors. Encyclopedia of Grain Science. Vol. 3. Oxford, UK: Elsevier Ltd. p. 264-270. Interpretive Summary: This encyclopedia article briefly summarizes the history, production practices, pest problems, oil characteristics and processing, alternative uses of sunflower, and future trends for sunflower production. The article, limited to 4000 words, is aimed at the college undergraduate audience seeking a broad overview of different crops, and contains references for futher reading plus relevant websites. Technical Abstract: Sunflower is grown as an oilseed crop and for confection purposes around the world. This short article in an encyclopedia aimed at undergraduate students in agriculture-related fields, summarizes the history, production practices, pest problems, oil characteristics and processing, alternative uses of sunflower, and future trends for sunflower production. The article includes three tables comparing world sunflower production with other oilseeds, a comparison of county-by-country sunflower production, and information on the fatty acid composition of traditional and high-oleic acid sunflower oil. For further reading, the article cites 1o general works on various aspects of sunflower, and lists five websites for more information. |
