Development of strategic RD&E Plan for the Australian Guayule industry

Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) is a perennial woody shrub that is native to the arid zone of the southwestern part of the USA and northern Mexico.  Therefore it can be grown in environments totally different from those suited for para rubber trees (the current primary source of natural rubber). Natural rubber, ethanol, non-toxic adhesives, and other specialty chemicals can be extracted from guayule. 

The aim of this project is to provide industry stakeholders and AgriFutures Australia with an RD&E Plan that outlines the key constraints and opportunities for growth for the Australian guayule industry, including key RD&E investment priorities and recommendations for scaling and/or adaptation to further enhance industry growth.