 Projects are currently focused on understanding aspects of "M. pinnata" including root biology, nodulation, nitrogen fixation, domestication genes, grafting, salinity tolerance, and the genetics of the oil production pathways.Emphasis is given to analyzing carbon sequestration (in relation to carbon credits) and nitrogen gain.Research has also been put into using the material left over from the oil extraction as a feed supplement for cattle, sheep and poultry as this byproduct contains up to 30% protein.