be able to name the most important plant-based gums and exudates and have a general picture of their origins, chemical compositions and molecular structures
be able to discuss the different industrial applications of gums and latexes
Hanna Brännström and Eelis Halmemies, Luke (Natural Resources Institute of Finland)
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