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Renewable resources from wild sunflowers (Helianthus spp., Asteraceae)
Author(s): G. J. Seiler, M. E. Carr and M. O. Bagby
Month: Jan-Mar
Year: 1991
Journal: Economic Botany
Volume: 45
Issue: 1
Pages: 4-15
Article Topic(s): Chemistry,,Human Use
Research Setting(s): Field,Nursery
Species Referenced: Helianthus strumosus (Paleleaf woodland sunflower),
Abstract
Evaluates the yields of oil, polyphenol hydrocarbon, protein, and ash in above-ground biomass of 28 taxa of Helianthus, including H. strumosus. Natural rubber was present in 13 of the species and were within the range for commercial rubber production.Suggested Citation
G. J. Seiler, M. E. Carr and M. O. Bagby. "Renewable resources from wild sunflowers (Helianthus spp., Asteraceae)." Economic Botany 45.1 (1991): 4-15.Go back