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Seaside Biodiesel Halophyte Biotechnology Center, College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, School of Marine Science and Policy irrigated with saltwater.

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1 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

2 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

3 Seaside Biodiesel Halophyte Biotechnology Center College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment School of Marine Science and Policy Soybeans Seashore 2003 2004 Mallow DE 36 42 ~ 22 * GA 33 30 SC 28 27 * 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


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