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Kudzu's Advantageous Uses in Modern Soceity

April 10, 2015
By Samuel Norman BRONZE, Memphis, Tennessee
Samuel Norman BRONZE, Memphis, Tennessee
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Kudzu is a plant species originating from the surrounding area of China and Japan. Kudzu structured with compact, large roots and strong tethers that connect the leaves, forming a vine. Kudzu is known for many things including its incredible growth rate and also its ability to suffocate surrounding plants by stealing oxygen and sunlight away from them. Kudzu was brought into the United States to del with the deceloping problem of soil erosion on farms. However tge plant speedily grew and covered much of the farm land that it was used to protect. Recently there have numerous discoveries that revolve around the use of kudzu as a more versatile product. Kudzu has the potential to be used for a caloric crop for cattle and the human population, a medical application, and an energy source. Kudzu's new positive uses are very useful to the general population of the world.



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