Kok-sagyz (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial dandelion native to Kazakhstan cultivated for its fleshy roots that have high rubber content.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Kok-sagyz has been widely cultivated in Kazakhstan and Russia for its rubber-rich roots since the 1930s.
- The kok-sagyz plant is a type of perennial dandelion that grows in the wild steppes of Kazakhstan.
- Researchers are studying the kok-sagyz plant to improve its rubber content and make it a viable alternative to traditional rubber crops.
- Kok-sagyz roots contain up to 10% natural rubber, making it a promising crop for sustainable rubber production.
- Cultivation of kok-sagyz requires careful management of soil conditions and moisture to optimize root growth and rubber content.