Guayule – A Promising Crop from the Desert
Indiana Public Media, the NPR channel in that state, featured guayule on its “Moment in Science” series.
The report emphasizes the usefulness of guayule’s rubber content as well as its potential to produce energy from leftover biomass after rubber extraction. Because it’s a desert crop, requiring comparatively little water to produce and the rubber extraction process uses water and no harsh solvents, the report also acknowledges that it is a relatively clean product whether used for energy, rubber or both. Have a listen on their website.
Hi,
Only xerophytes can grow in desert soil because this plant which is able to survive in an environment with little available water or moisture. Hope that this report will implemented in the future.