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Coverage of natural rubber in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 3 · 08:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 08:00 UTC
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Taraxacum kok-saghyztopic1Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regionplace1Tianshan Mountainsplace1Chinese scientistsorganization1
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  • SCIENCEAug 3 · 08:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    How a Xinjiang weed could reduce China’s reliance on Southeast Asian rubber

    Chinese scientists have developed a dandelion-like weed called Taraxacum kok-saghyz in Xinjiang to produce natural rubber, potentially reducing China's reliance on imported rubber. The plant grows in saline, alkaline conditions and excretes a milky fluid containing rubber when its root is broken.

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