This Texas shrub could help save U.S. rubber
Briefly

Guayule, a resilient native of the Chihuahuan desert, is a potential solution to develop a domestic rubber market, reducing dependency on foreign sources for the production of various goods.
Growing guayule can help in erosion control, and its stems can be processed to produce high-quality natural latex used in various products like surgical gloves and car parts.
Read at Fast Company
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