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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (10): 33-38.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb18120080

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Research Status and Future Prospect of Taraxacum kok-saghyz(TKS) Rubber Industry

Shuyang Cui1(), Jichuan Zhang1(), Liqun Zhang2, Yong Ma3, Qiuhai Nie3, Feng Wang3, Yiyang Dong4   

  1. (1)College of Materials and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029
    (2)Engineering Research Center of Elastomer Materials Energy Conservation and Resources, Beijing 100029
    (3)Linglong Beijing Dandelion Technology & Development Co., Ltd, Beijing 101100;
    (4)College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029
  • Received:2018-12-19 Revised:2019-03-19 Online:2020-04-05 Published:2020-03-19

Abstract:

Taraxacum kok-saghyz(TKS) is a unique rubber-producing plant, which is of great significance for alleviating the shortage of natural rubber and ensuring the security of national strategic resources. To accurately and reasonably evaluate the development potential of the dandelion rubber industry, we reviewed the fundamental research of TKS at home and abroad, summarized the current research focus on germplasm resources, cultivation techniques, extraction technology, and the rubber particles synthetic mechanism. We pointed out that the indirect product of dandelion rubber, inulin and ethanol, had great potential industry value. In view of the gap between China and foreign countries in the field of dandelion rubber, industrial development suggestions were put forward as government support, enterprise leading, and the combination of independent research and international cooperation.

Key words: Taraxacum kok-saghyz, natural rubber, industrial development

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