Minimal rational curves on compactified symmetric spaces are orbit-closures of 1-parameter subgroups.
problem When are minimal rational curves on equivariant compactifications of symmetric spaces orbit-closures of 1-parameter subgroups?
method Combining algebraic geometry of minimal rational curves with differential geometry of symmetric spaces, showing Gauss-nondegeneracy of VMRT.
result The Gauss-nondegeneracy of VMRT implies that minimal rational curves on equivariant compactifications of symmetric spaces are orbit-closures of 1-parameter subgroups.