Rubber from Dandelions (IMAGE) Technical University of Munich (TUM) Caption Dandelions produce rubber. Scientists now identified a key-protein, which controls the rubber production. This makes a biotechnological production of natural rubber come closer. Credit Uli Benz, TU München Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.