Researchers discover microalga for biofuel

The common green microalga, known as Botryococcus braunii can be found across the globe, except in sea water. The enzyme found within it can be used to make hydrocarbons for high-grade biofuel.

According to the article posted on Texas A&M Today, AgriLife Research biochemist Dr. Tim Devarenne and his team made the discovery as part of a four-year, two million dollar study made possible by the National Science Foundation.

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