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                      Rubber May Soon Come From Dandelions

   by George Putic

   Synthetic rubber has been around for more than a century, but quality
   tires for cars, trucks and aircraft still need up to 40 percent or more
   natural rubber content. As the source of natural rubber, the rubber
   tree, is prone to disease and can be affected by bad weather. So
   scientists are looking for replacements. And as VOA's George Putic
   reports, they may have found one in a ubiquitous weed.
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