Sunflower is one of the major oilseeds containing 35-50% of oil and 17-25% of protein. High fibre, low protein and high wax content are the major constraints in obtaining better yield of oil. Total world production of sunflower seeds in 2012-2013 may amount to approximately 36.36 million tonnes (40.29 million tonnes in 2011-2012). Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, China and Turkey are the major producers of sunflower seeds globally.
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Rapeseed-mustard is the second most important edible oilseed crop in India after groundnut. It is one of the major sources of oil and meal in India. Mustard oil is traditionally the most important oil for the Northern, Central and Eastern parts of the country. Major mustard producing states in the country are Rajasthan, accounting more than 50% of its production followed by Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.