Seaside BiodieselHalophyte 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 BiodieselHalophyte Biotechnology Center,

College Earth, Ocean, and EnvironmentSchool of Marine Science and Policy

% oil

Soybean 18-20Seashore Mallow 15-20Cottonseed 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 BiodieselHalophyte Biotechnology Center

College of Earth, Ocean, and EnvironmentSchool 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