@explaining._science on Instagram: "Rubber harvesting is the process of collecting latex — a milky white sap — from rubber trees, mainly Hevea brasiliensis. This latex is the raw material used to produce natural rubber. Here’s how it works 👇 1. Tapping the Tree: A thin, diagonal cut is made on the bark of the rubber tree using a special knife. This cut opens latex vessels, and the sap slowly drips out. 2. Collecting Latex: The latex flows into small cups or containers attached to the tree. It’s