Latex is a substance that is part of various products such as tires, gloves and condoms, and can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.
It comes from a tree called Hevea brasiliensis scientifically grown, especially in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, which control the world market.
Therefore, the European Union is looking for alternatives to Hevea brasiliensis that can be grown in Europe.
Currently working on a shrub called guayule and a plant known as Russian dandelion.
Both offer a great advantage: not cause allergy, according to the center-Tecnalia Neiker Basque technology that works in this research.
