scholarly journals Production of natural rubber from Para rubber tree

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuyuki Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Rubber Tree

scholarly journals Research and Application of Rubber Tree Quantitative Fertilization System Control Based on PLC

2018 ◽  
Vol 176 ◽  
pp. 01013
Author(s):  
Yeqin Wang ◽  
Yuan Zhang ◽  
Yiguo Deng ◽  
Lijiao Wei ◽  
Shengli Liu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Frequency Converter ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Control Process ◽  
System Control ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Type Selection ◽  
Fertilization System ◽  
Selection Of

In this paper, the quantitative control method and system control process of the natural rubber forest quantitative fertilization system are introduced on the basis of the demand for the quantitative fertilization of natural rubber forest and the application process of the rubber forest fertilizing machine. The selection of PLC, frequency converter type selection and software design process are described in detail.

Characterization of Lidocaine Transdermal Patches from Natural Rubber Latex

2013 ◽  
Vol 747 ◽  
pp. 103-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prapaporn Boonme ◽  
Hasleena Boontawee ◽  
Wirach Taweepreda ◽  
Wiwat Pichayakorn
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Transdermal Patches ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Main Component

The mucous liquid of Hevea brasiliensis or Para rubber tree, called natural rubber latex (NRL), composes of cis-1,4-polyisoprene which can form a patch under suitable formulation. In this study, blank and 5% lidocaine-loaded NRL patches were formulated and then characterized for physicochemical properties as well as evaluated in vitro drug release and stability. The patches were observed for their appearances. Surface morphology of the patches was investigated using a SEM. XRD was employed to study the crystallinity of the drug, the patch, and the drug-loaded patch. The extractions of lidocaine-loaded patches were analyzed for drug contents by HPLC. In vitro drug release study was performed using modified Franz diffusion cells. The patches at initial preparation and after kept at 4, 25, and 45 °C for 3 months were investigated for the stability determination. The results suggested that NRL could be used as a main component in pharmaceutical transdermal patches with acceptable physicochemical properties. Lidocaine-loaded NRL patches provided desirable drug release but high storage temperatures could age the patches resulting in darken color and lower release amount.

scholarly journals Transcriptome analysis of Pará rubber tree (H. brasiliensis) seedlings under ethylene stimulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshimi Nakano ◽  
Nobutaka Mitsuda ◽  
Kohei Ide ◽  
Teppei Mori ◽  
Farida Rosana Mira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Cell Wall ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Tree Seedlings ◽  
Cell Wall Formation ◽  
Wall Formation ◽  
Ethephon Treatment

Abstract Background Natural rubber (cis-1,4-polyioprene, NR) is an indispensable industrial raw material obtained from the Pará rubber tree (H. brasiliensis). Natural rubber cannot be replaced by synthetic rubber compounds because of the superior resilience, elasticity, abrasion resistance, efficient heat dispersion, and impact resistance of NR. In NR production, latex is harvested by periodical tapping of the trunk bark. Ethylene enhances and prolongs latex flow and latex regeneration. Ethephon, which is an ethylene-releasing compound, applied to the trunk before tapping usually results in a 1.5- to 2-fold increase in latex yield. However, intense mechanical damage to bark tissues by excessive tapping and/or over-stimulation with ethephon induces severe oxidative stress in laticifer cells, which often causes tapping panel dryness (TPD) syndrome. To enhance NR production without causing TPD, an improved understanding of the molecular mechanism of the ethylene response in the Pará rubber tree is required. Therefore, we investigated gene expression in response to ethephon treatment using Pará rubber tree seedlings as a model system. Results After ethephon treatment, 3270 genes showed significant differences in expression compared with the mock treatment. Genes associated with carotenoids, flavonoids, and abscisic acid biosynthesis were significantly upregulated by ethephon treatment, which might contribute to an increase in latex flow. Genes associated with secondary cell wall formation were downregulated, which might be because of the reduced sugar supply. Given that sucrose is an important molecule for NR production, a trade-off may arise between NR production and cell wall formation for plant growth and for wound healing at the tapping panel. Conclusions Dynamic changes in gene expression occur specifically in response to ethephon treatment. Certain genes identified may potentially contribute to latex production or TPD suppression. These data provide valuable information to understand the mechanism of ethylene stimulation, and will contribute to improved management practices and/or molecular breeding to attain higher yields of latex from Pará rubber trees.

scholarly journals Preparation of composites from natural rubber and oil palm empty fruit bunch cellulose: Effect of cellulose morphology on properties

BioResources ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 3168-3181 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Antonio Fiorote ◽  
Alair Pereira Freire ◽  
Dasciana de Sousa Rodrigues ◽  
Maria Alice Martins ◽  
Larissa Andreani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Cellulose Content ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Nanostructured Particles ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Cellulose Composites

Rubber tree and oil palm are industrial crops cultivated in the same climate and environment. These plants are used to prepare nanocomposites of natural rubber and cellulose from empty fruit bunches, an abundant residue in the palm oil industry. For this study, the cellulose particles were extracted from the bunches and subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis or microfibrillation to produce nanostructured particles. The nanoparticles were blended with natural rubber latex in an aqueous medium, and the mixture was dried. The properties of the nanocomposites were compared to those of pure natural rubber and unprocessed cellulose composites. The mechanical properties of the natural rubber can be modified by the cellulose content and morphology. As a consequence, it is possible to modulate the material properties by changing only the filler morphology. The use of microfibrillated cellulose had stronger reinforcement effects. The thermal properties of natural rubber were not affected by the addition of cellulose.

scholarly journals A Candidate Secreted Effector Protein of Rubber Tree Powdery Mildew Fungus Contributes to Infection by Regulating Plant ABA Biosynthesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Li ◽  
Yuhan Liu ◽  
Qiguang He ◽  
Sipeng Li ◽  
Wenbo Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Powdery Mildew ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Defense Responses ◽  
Effector Proteins ◽  
Powdery Mildew Fungus ◽  
Successful Infection ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Aba Biosynthesis

Powdery mildew infects a wide range of crops and economic plants, causing substantial losses. Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) are the primary source of natural rubber, and powdery mildew infection causes significant losses to natural rubber yields. How the causal agent, Erysiphe quercicola, establishes successful infection in rubber trees is largely unknown. Previously, 133 candidate secreted effector proteins (CSEPs) were identified in powdery mildew fungus. In this study, we characterize a CSEP named EqCSEP01276 for its function in suppressing host plant defense responses. We show that EqCSEP01276 is a secreted protein and is able to disturb the localization of 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase 5 (HbNCED5), a key enzyme in abscisic acid (ABA) biosynthesis in plant cell chloroplasts of H. brasiliensis. We also show that this effector inhibits ABA biosynthesis, and that in H. brasiliensis ABA is a positive regulator of the plant immune response against powdery mildew. Our study reveals a strategy by which powdery mildew fungus manipulates plant ABA-mediated defense for a successful infection.

Eight cycles of half-sib family recurrent selection to improve rubber yield in russian dandelion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Wolyn ◽  
Gregory Innes
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Phenotypic Variation ◽  
Hevea Brasiliensis ◽  
Recurrent Selection ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Selection Response ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Selection For

Russian dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) produces natural rubber which can complement the world’s supply of this strategic commodity, derived mainly from the Para rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Four cycles of half-sib family recurrent selection conducted previously in russian dandelion improved rubber yield nearly 50%. The objectives of this research were to continue selection for four additional cycles and evaluate progress from eight generations of breeding, and assess the potential for future gains. Rubber yield increased from 0.205 to 0.378 g/plant from Cycle 0 (C0) to C8, representing an 84% improvement, or 10% per cycle. Increases from C0 to C4 were similar to those from C4 to C8. Root dry weight did not increase from selection and improved yield only resulted from enhancing rubber percentage which changed from 4.35 to 7.62%. Selection response has not plateaued and phenotypic variation has not decreased, indicating continued gains can occur with additional breeding.

Advances in Natural Rubber Production

1994 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 537-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Aziz S. A. Kadir
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Hevea Brasiliensis ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
Tropical Timber ◽  
Increasing Demand

Abstract This paper will attempt to highlight the various advances made to date in the production and processing of natural rubber (NR). The commercially planted rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, can yield as high as 3,000 kg of rubber per hectare in contrast to the 500 kg rubber per hectare obtained from the wild Amazonian rubber trees. The high yield of commercial rubber trees is attributed to the successful breeding program, efficient development of agronomic and crop management practices and proper exploitation systems. Today, the Hevea brasiliensis trees not only contribute to the supply of world natural rubber, but also to the ever increasing demand of tropical timber. Latex extracted from the rubber tree is processed to meet the specific requirements of the consumers. In the area of processing, emphasis is on the production of NR as an industrial raw material with improved quality and consistency. Efforts are also placed on processing efficiency, optimum product mix and production of value added modified NR such as epoxidized and deproteinized NR. The processing activities also take into consideration the control of processing effluent with appropriate effluent treatments or conversion of effluent to useful materials.

UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY OF NATURAL RUBBER BIOSYNTHESIS. PART II: COMPOSITION AND GROWTH OF IN VITRO NATURAL RUBBER USING HIGH-RESOLUTION SIZE EXCLUSION CHROMATOGRAPHY

2014 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Ching K. Chiang ◽  
Balaka Barkakaty ◽  
Judit E. Puskas ◽  
Wenshuang Xie ◽  
Katrina Cornish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Size Exclusion Chromatography ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Size Exclusion ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Rubber Biosynthesis ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Exclusion Chromatography

ABSTRACT The superior properties of natural rubber (cis-1,4-polyisoprene [NR]) are a function of its structure and composition, properties that still remain a mystery and that are irreplaceable by any synthetic rubber. NR from guayule (Parthenium argentatum) has been gaining special interest for its hypoallergenic properties while maintaining superior mechanical properties that are commonly associated with the Brazilian rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis), the most common source of NR. Techniques exist to isolate washed rubber particles (WRPs) that contain enzymatically active rubber transferase, to study NR biosynthesis, and previous work on the in vitro NR growth in Hevea has demonstrated the presence of around 50 wt% of a low molecular weight ([MW], Mn <10 000 g/mol) fraction. Structural and compositional analyses of this low MW fraction in Hevea are challenging due to the high protein content. We discuss the analysis and composition of guayule latex and WRPs using high-resolution Size Exclusion Chromatography. We also discuss the composition of the soluble fraction of inactive guayule latex using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization/time of flight mass spectrometry.

scholarly journals Natural rubber latex as a resist medium for batik production

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-141
Author(s):  
A. E. Asmah ◽  
V. Okpattah ◽  
E. Koomson
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Rubber Tree ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Ammonia Solution ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
Dyed Fabric

To reduce the dependency of the exportable Paraffin wax, as a major resist component in batik making, the study examined the possibility of using the locally available natural rubber latex extracted from the natural rubber tree as a resist medium for batik production. A series of experiments were conducted using the rubber latex on mercerized cotton as a resist via stamping, tjanting and screen printing techniques. The experimental and descriptive methods under the qualitative research approach were the main instrument deployed. It was realized based on the various experiments conducted, that the natural rubber latex coagulates when expose to air, making its application difficult to adhere well on the fabric. To resolve this, a concentrated ammonia solution and poly vinyl acetate were added to the freshly tapped natural rubber latex to prevent coagulation, prolong its liquid state and improve its viscosity to make it applicable onto the cotton fabric. Though the unpleasant smell remains after de-latex, the project proved successful after a series of washing to reduce the smell of the turpentine. Further research is suggested to examine how the smell of the turpentine can be reduced to avoid eroding the brightness of the dyed fabric, especially when dyed with lighter colours such as orange and yellow.Keywords: Natural rubber latex; ammonia solution; poly vinyl acetate; mercerized cotton; batik

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