The exploitation and research situation of Mexican Sunflower were reviewed from three aspects: utilization and research of medicine, insecticide and weedicide, green manure and fodder.

• 从药物的利用与研究，杀虫剂和除草剂的研究，肥料和饲料的利用与研究三个面综述目前国内外对肿柄菊的开发利用与研究现状。