Making sesame seeds a growth area in global food production

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 06:00 in Biology & Nature

Many people think of sesame seeds as a topping on hamburger buns at profitable global fast-food chains. But in fact the crop has traditionally been unprofitable and difficult to harvest because it produces a low yield. A high percentage of sesame seeds grown are not suitable for human consumption.

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