Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
Partner: In Crops
Sea Buckthorn is a hardy shrub that is drought and saline tollerant, and naturally occurs across Europe and China
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Partner: NIAB
Current markets include ornamental and culinary (herb) use. However, Rosemary leaves contain antioxidants that could be useful in a number of applications including food, cosmetics and a range of industrial oil/plastic based materials. These antioxidants include rosemarinic acid, carnosol and carnosic acid and can be highly effective in stabilising industrial products.
Myrica gale
Partner: Technology Crops International
It is being developed for the extraction of a number of essential oils that have anti-microbial properties and are used in acne skin treatments or as an insect-repellent.
