Guayule Seed Processing in Centrifuge Salinas May 1942

In Salinas, California, treated and rinsed guayule seed is placed in a centrifuge. This image from May 1942 captures agricultural processes in Monterey County during World War II. Guayule, a desert shrub, was explored as a potential source for rubber alternatives due to wartime demand and supply shortages.

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