Why is latex collected in cups during rubber tapping?
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Correct answer: It flows out from the cut bark and can be gathered before coagulation
When the bark is tapped, latex flows from the cut latex vessels and is collected in cups. The latex must be collected before it dries or coagulates excessively.
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