Latex Yield Variation Among Hevea Brasiliensis Clones Grown Under the Agro- Climate of South-West Ethiopia

Helallo, Berhanu Sugebo; Yebeyn, Dagnew; Adugna, Abera

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“…Challenges with the disease vulnerability of clones and yield enhancement may be tackled in smart ways by exchanging ideas with smallholders from other regions. Productive clones could enhance latex yield from the existing 30% to 50% by genetic enhancement of polyisoprene biosynthesis [80]. Given the suitability of tapping at the fifth to the seventh year, nurturing rubber clones today is likely to reap an improved 50% yield starting between 2027 to 2029.…”

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“…Such improvement in agronomics is critical for rubber tree productivity. The interventions, combined, target the theoretical yield of 7 000-12 000 kg/ha/yr latex [29,80] from rubber clones. An enhanced yield is critical in compensating for the dwindling rubber price trap by such a beyond-control factor as stockpile release by a superpower.…”

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Rich Dad and Poor Dad: Biomass Circularity Science Empathizing Rubber Smallholders

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Zbiec

2022

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Analysis of rubber and rubberwood biomass management revealed an actualized twin-loop circularity arising from the multibillion-dollar export revenue downstream and upstream segments. Despite resembling zero-waste and resource-efficient system, the revenue from natural rubber exports does not translate as the wealth of rubber smallholders, pressing them as the persistent ‘poor dad’ in the rubber value chain. This study dwells on how to empower the smallholders through high-quality rubber production efficiency to compensate for the nose-diving rubber price. Analysis of the challenges facing the seemingly forced labor recognized operational costs as the main hindrance to productivity. Mapping the challenges to solutions identified the need for immediate actions and the transformative actionable educational approach for deploying an efficient upstream segment. Access to productive clones, government stringent taxation policy on imported rubber feedstock, and a shift to machine-tapper and portable rubber processors are the immediately actionable solutions. Availing expandable rubber-related education programs for youths in smallholder families is critical to actualize technology-driven, and high-productivity farming for the segment to build back better. Continuous learning is mandatory to innovate, engage in the value chain, and multiply the current twin-loop circularity for the succession of dignified smallholders in sustaining the rubber industry.

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Section: Bcs Catalyzing International Engagement For Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Bcs Catalyzing International Engagement For Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Rich Dad and Poor Dad: Biomass Circularity Science Empathizing Rubber Smallholders

Ghazali

Zbiec

2022

ARASET

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Latex Yield Variation Among Hevea Brasiliensis Clones Grown Under the Agro- Climate of South-West Ethiopia

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Rich Dad and Poor Dad: Biomass Circularity Science Empathizing Rubber Smallholders

Rich Dad and Poor Dad: Biomass Circularity Science Empathizing Rubber Smallholders

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