The natural rubber alternative is becoming a popular drought-tolerant crop.
Guayule is a flowering shrub well-adapted to arid environments—and it's gaining attention as a natural rubber alternative.The Colorado River, a major source of water for crops, had been running at lower and lower levels, thanks to a 27-year drought
Guayule, a desert-adapted shrub pronounced “wy-oo-lee,” could be used for several products, most notably as a natural rubber for tires. And it requires only about half the water of cotton, alfalfa, and corn—the more water-intensive crops Thelander typically grows. Supporters tout its many environmental benefits. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert, it requires less water than many other crops, for one. And after it’s established, it doesn’t require any insecticides or tilling, limiting use of the chemicals and supporting carbon storage.
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