Seaside Biodiesel Halophyte Biotechnology Center, College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, School of Marine Science and Policy irrigated with saltwater perennial (lives 10 yrs) soybean-like architecture seeds do not shatter readily little insect damage no known diseases not invasive

Seaside Biodiesel Halophyte Biotechnology Center, College Earth, Ocean, and Environment School of Marine Science and Policy % oil Soybean18-20 Seashore Mallow15-20 Cottonseed 18 Seeds are similar in size to a wheat grain. The fatty acid composition of the oil is similar to that of cottonseed oil. Seeds also yield 20% protein and 5% gum. Stems, like those of switchgrass, have potential for another alternative fuel (ethanol). seeds oil

Seaside Biodiesel Halophyte Biotechnology Center College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment School of Marine Science and Policy Soybeans Seashore Mallow DE ~ 22 * GA SC * Yields before extensive selection & breeding Bushels per acre Seeds can be planted and harvested with traditional farm equipment. BENEFIT: Can be irrigated with water from: historic salinized aquifers aquifers contaminated by salt- water intrusion estuaries or the coastal ocean