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Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable local source for latex, rubber and inulin (second period) (TARULIN II)
Project
Project code: JKI-SG-08-2215
Contract period: 01.08.2015
- 28.02.2017
Purpose of research: Applied research
Taraxacum koksaghyz (Russian dandelion) is an undemanding plant that requires little fertilizer for its growth and that can be cultivated on marginal soil. It is an excellent source to provide industry with high-quality latex, rubber and inulin. These raw materials are the basis for the production of various products of daily use and therefore, of high commercial interest. For several reasons, however, the production of sufficient amounts of latex and rubber is endangered and alternative sources are of immediate need. Although T. koksaghyz has been successfully cultivated in years of rubber and latex shortage, its (re)-introduction into modern agriculture requires major R&D programs on breeding, agronomy, raw materials extraction and utilization of raw materials in products. The main aim of the proposed project 'TARULIN” is to provide these informations along the entire value chain. 'TARULIN” will develop (i) elite T. koksaghyz breeding material with improved root architecture, an enhanced latex fluidity and a stabilized pool of long-chain inulins (Breeding), (ii) a 'good agricultural practise” for large-scale cultivation of T. koksaghyz (Agronomy) and (iii) eco-friendly extraction protocols for raw materials (Processing). Further, it will utilize T. koksaghyz raw materials for the production of first prototypes (Application).
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Specialised crops
- Renewable Resources
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Associated projects: TARULIN
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project I
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project H
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project G
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project F
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project E
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project D
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project C
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable local source for latex, rubber and inulin (second period). Subproject A
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable source for the local production of latex, rubber and inulin (TARULIN) - sub-project A
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable local source for latex, rubber and inulin (second period). Subproject C
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable local source for latex, rubber and inulin (second period). Subproject D
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable local source for latex, rubber and inulin (second period). Subproject E
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable local source for latex, rubber and inulin (second period). Subproject F
- Taraxacum koksaghyz as a sustainable local source for latex, rubber and inulin (second period). Subproject G
