Latex can be collected from which of the following trees?

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Rubber Tree

Eucalyptus Tree

Deodar Tree

Pine Tree

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Latex can be collected from Rubber Tree. The forest produce was utilized by the forest dwellers for trading purposes. Rubber is an essential commodity whose demand increased in the mid-19th century. The rubber tree was used to produce latex. In Brazilian Villages, the latex was collected from wild rubber trees and supplied to the traders. Rubber plantations were also encouraged by the British colonialists in India. Rubber trees were grown as commercial products to meet the European demand. The forests were cut down to pay the way for the plantation that was characterized by the growth of trees of one type in straight lines.

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