Comparative analysis of the complete sequence of the plastid genome of Parthenium argentatum and identification of DNA barcodes to differentiate Parthenium species and lines
by Shashi Kumar , Frederick M. Hahn , Colleen M. McMahan , Katrina Cornish, and Maureen C. Whalen. November 2009
Published in BMC Plant Biology, this paper details a joint effort between Yulex Corporation and the USDA ARS to sequence the complete plastid genome in guayule in order to allow genetic identification of commercially significant lines of guayule for the production of latex and related sustainable materials.
Plant population, planting date, and germplasm effects on guayule latex, rubber, and resin yields
by T.A. Coffelt, F.S. Nakayama, D.T. Ray, K. Cornish, C.M. McMahan, C.F. Williams
This paper describes the effects of various agronomic practices, including planting and harvesting dates, on the yield and concentration of latex, rubber, and resin.
Guayule Latex; Physical, Chemical, and Rheological Properties
by Colleen M. McMahan, Jali Williams, and Katrina Cornish. August 2007.
Presented at the International Latex Conference, this paper describes the superior properties of guayule natural rubber.
Guayule (NRG) Yulex® Natural Rubber Product Performance
by KC Nguyen, Jali Williams, Rochelle Wavrin, Brian Fishman and Katrina Cornish. August 2007.
Presented at the International Latex Conference, this paper shows the wide array of medical applications and the superior product performance and physical properties of guayule latex. It also compares guayule natural rubber to Hevea natural rubber and synthetics.
Absence of cross-reactivity between natural rubber latex from production lots of Hevea brasiliensis (Hev-b) and Parthenium argentatum (Guayule)
by Katrina Cornish and Robert Hamilton. March 2005.
Presented at the Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops conference in Murcia, Spain, this white paper investigates the potential allergenicity of guayule to identify it as a safe alternative for latex allergic individuals.
Production and properties of guayule latex - the natural solution to latex allergy
by Katrina Cornish, Jali Williams, Julie Hall, Ray McCoy. November 2005.
Presented at the 168th Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division, American Chemical Society in Pittsburg, this in-depth paper demonstrates technical properties of guayule latex and why its aimed towards high-value medical products marketplace.