Pumping Oil from Plants (IMAGE) Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Caption Dr. Timothy Devarenne studies the biofuel properties of a common green microalga called Botryococcus braunii in his lab at Texas A&M University. Credit (Texas A&M AgriLife Research photo by Kathleen Phillips) Usage Restrictions Not for sale. Use with credit information. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.