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Insects for pollen and nectar relish sunflowers, and later, their rich seeds are taken by birds. Ornamental sunflower breeding has been driven by demand for cut flowers, quick-growing multi-stemmed ...

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Some animals, including certain birds, reptiles, fish ... Without fertilization, viable seeds rarely develop. Sunflower is one of the world's most important oilseed crops, producing nearly ...