Dr. Katrina Cornish: Rubber and Latex Breakthroughs | Ep. 56

In this special rerun episode of "The Crop Science Podcast Show," Dr. Katrina Cornish, a researcher in bioemergent materials at The Ohio State University, shares her extensive knowledge on alternative rubber and latex production. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Cornish discusses the challenges in global rubber supply and the potential of alternative crops like guayule latex. This episode is essential for those interested in the future of crop science and sustainable material production. Tune in to gain valuable insights!

"With guayule, you grow it as a perennial. The amount of water it uses is less than half of cotton or alfalfa." - Dr. Katrina Cornish

Meet the guest: Dr. Katrina Cornish has over 30 years of experience on alternate rubber and latex production. She holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from The University of Birmingham, UK, and her expertise is in rubber biosynthesis, germplasm improvement, and innovative production systems. Currently, she is at The Ohio State University, as a Research Scholar/Endowed Chair in Bioemergent Materials. A fellow of prestigious academies and founder and CEO of EnergyEne, Inc, Dr. Cornish is at the forefront of developing sustainable natural rubber crops, bio-based fillers, and exploiting agricultural wastes for biofuels. With over 250 papers and around 20 patents, her work is crucial in shaping the future of the rubber industry.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:40) Introduction
• (03:45) Global rubber production
• (04:33) Clone-based rubber production
• (14:38) Guayule latex and its potential
• (20:56) Dr. Cornish's current research focus
• (28:20) Challenges of weed control in rubber dandelion
• (35:50) Final three questions

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