Mar 09
Maple researchers at the University of Vermont (where else?) have developed a new device that allows them to increase the amount of sap taken out of trees, which could be a huge boon to the state’s most famous product.
The Check Valve Adapter reduces the amount of strain and bacteria a tree receives when it’s drained of its sap. Historically, taking the resource out caused the hole to close up and, over time, would make it inaccessible until the next season.
Now, because of the scientific advancement, the sugaring season can be extended, meaning more maple goodness for the rest of us. The gadget has been used in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire with reported success.
Via Business Week
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