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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
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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 % oil Soybean 18-20 Seashore Mallow 15-20 Cottonseed 18 Halophyte Biotechnology Center, College Earth, Ocean, and EnvironmentSchool of Marine Science and Policy • 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 CenterCollege of Earth, Ocean, and EnvironmentSchool of Marine Science and Policy Seeds can be planted and harvested with traditional farm equipment. Bushels per acre SoybeansSeashore 2003 2004 Mallow DE 36 42 ~ 22* GA 33 30 SC 28 27 * Yields before extensive selection & breeding • BENEFIT: • Can be irrigated with water from: • historic salinized aquifers • aquifers contaminated by salt- • water intrusion • estuaries or the coastal ocean
