The safflower plant is one of the oldest crops known to man. Used by the ancient Egyptians in dyes, oils derived from safflower seeds are today used as a sustainable replacement for ...

A research team completes a high-quality chromosome-scale assembly of the 'Chuanhonghua 1' safflower genome. This work sheds light on the genetic underpinnings of crucial traits like linoleic acid (LA ...

Safflower is widely valued for its flavonoid glycosides, particularly for cardiovascular therapeutics and natural dyes. However, the biosynthetic mechanism of these bioactive compounds has long ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a cold-hardy member of the daisy family whose flower clusters consist of multiple florets, each of which produces ...

Safflower oil is a rich source of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the skin's natural barrier. This lightweight oil absorbs quickly, leaving the skin ...

I didn't know that safflowers were thorny until I inadvertently touched one and felt a prick while visiting a safflower field last week in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture. I was also surprised that the ...

Vijay Jagtap discontinued sowing safflower (kardi) last year on his one-hectare plot in Baramati Pandhare village, 12 km from Baramati town in Maharashtra. “The price we get for kardi is not at all ...

Q: Safflower seed for birds? I found sunflower seed, black and striped kinds, hulled and whole, but not safflower. Was this a typographical mistake on your part? PHILLIP, Pittsfield A: Yes, Phillip, ...