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Rubber trees are essential for natural rubber, require precise nutrient management. Traditional methods for assessing nutrient levels are expensive and destructive, but near-infrared (NIR) ...

A parasite named microcyclus ulei has already inflicted substantial harm on rubber harvests in Central and Latin America, and experts fear that plantations in Africa and Asia could be next. The ...

Two large potted rubber plants in a pink-painted room. - stock_studio/Shutterstock The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a favorite among indoor gardeners for its ...