Officially launched by the Rubber Board Chairperson Smt. Sheela Thomas, the first project involves de novo sequencing, assembly and annotation of the whole genome of rubber to develop a database of genes and molecular markers linked to high latex yield, disease resistance, timber yield and resilience to adverse climatic conditions.
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Armenia to exchange rubber for Iran’s natural gas
According to Armenia’s UDCP official, Iran has shown readiness to receive rubber from Nairit in exchange of natural gas. He said that the price for a tonne of rubber is 6000 US$.
Saudi road mishaps mostly due to tyre blowouts, says study
Tyres are accountable for 35% of vehicle safety; bad tyres are said to be the main cause of most overturning accidents.
Europe’s OE tyre market grows 4% in July, says Michelin
The data also reveals positive figures for the European and North American passenger car and light truck tyre markets were in line with second-quarter trends; and the North American OE market showing 1% growth in July.
Eco-friendly technique to determine Mg content in Latex
MRB’s Muhammad Syaarani Danya says , to determine Mg content in NR latex, one of the most common ways of doing it is by complexometric titration method, which is economical, practical and reliable.
Tyres: a great way to start going green
Christoph Kalla, Global Head of Marketing, Performance Butadiene Rubbers Business Unit of Lanxess, outlines the sector in the ASEAN, Thailand’s eco-car programme and tyre labelling.
Fraunhofer expert to speak on synthetic dispersions at conference
Dr Joachim Storsberg, Head of the Department “Functional Medical Polymers” of Fraunhofer,, will be discussing latex dispersions for coatings and films – synthesis, analysis and applications at the upcoming Latex Conference to be held September in Kuala Lumpur.
Report out on China’s solid tyre market
In 2012, the world’s demand for solid tyres reached 393 million. In terms of the global market, Europe and Southeast Asia are the major places of production of solid tyres.
Auto industry at a crossroad
The industry is nearly halfway through the year of the snake, which at the start of the year is predicted to bring in more positive vibes in many industries and buying activities. While there is no statistics which sectors will flourish and which will bite the tail, the auto industry is yet to gain full momentum from slow demand since the previous years; and till the first half of this year, it still maneouvres through rough ride. The interspersed opportunities tell hope is in sight.
Toyo Tire decries infringement practices by tyre players
In a formal complaint , Toyo alleges the respondents have engaged in unfair trade practices by importing into and/or selling within the US, tires that infringe eight US design patents held by Toyo.