Ford Proves Dandelions Are More than a Common Weed
Published Monday, 23 May, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.
As cute and sunshiny as they are, dandelions have earned themselves quite a bad reputation over the years - especially among homeowners who pride themselves on maintaining the perfect lush, green lawn. To American automaker, Ford, however, the common weed is recognized as an increasingly valuable resource.
Apparently, the milky-white substance contained within the dandelion root can be used to make a plant-based rubber, which could eventually take the form of cup holders, door mats, and interior trim. The variety of dandelion Ford is particularly interested in, and which the Ohio State University agriculture research center (OSU) is using is the…