A new CU Boulder-led study sheds light on the genetic mechanisms that allowed sunflowers to undergo a relatively rapid evolutionary transition from wild to domesticated in just over 5,000 years.

Global sunflower seed production is expected to expand by 2026. The scientific name for the common sunflower is Helianthus annuus. Sunflowers can decontaminate soil by absorbing heavy metals.

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a cheerful addition to any yard, but not everyone has the space for rows upon rows of these towering giants. If you've always loved the sunny charm of sunflowers but ...