Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important crop ranks fourth next to soybean, groundnut and rape seed in total production of oilseeds of the world....

Increasing uncertainty in the world economy has created challenges for regions to pursue development strategies. Globalization and the advent of new technologies led to approaches from traditional industrial recruiting to less traditional approaches....

Interest in amenity focused development strategies has exploded in recent decades as policy¬makers and community leaders realize that most natural resource based and manufacturing jobs are no longer major engines of job and economic growth....