The source tree for natural rubber, Hevea brasiliensis, is frequently affected by a bark necrosis syndrome, which has been observed since the 1980s. The disease leads to sharp falls in latex ...

Researchers have succeeded in decoding the genome sequence for Hevea brasiliensis, the natural rubber tree native to Brazil. The study reports a draft genome sequence that covers more than 93 percent ...

This research investigates the presence of furan fatty acids in the latex of 48 Hevea brasiliensis genotypes, revealing significant variability and potential health benefits. The findings suggest new ...

WASHINGTON — Neofusicoccum ribis, one of more than 90 fungi in the genus Fusicoccum, is causing leaf fall disease among Hevea brasiliensis trees in Indonesia. How much of a problem this is creating, ...

Some natural latexes are the main ingredient in the extraction of natural rubber, an indispensable raw material for all kinds of industries and essential for the manufacture of surgical gloves, ...

Natural rubber, primarily sourced from the latex of Hevea brasiliensis trees, is a crucial global commodity used in various industries. In recent years, scientists have discovered furan fatty acids in ...

WASHINGTON—Neofusicoccum ribis, one of more than 90 fungi in the genus Fusicoccum, is causing leaf fall disease among Hevea brasiliensis trees in Indonesia. How much of a problem this is creating, ...