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Switchgrass Genes Offer Advantages as Climate Change Tool
This native grass can capture atmospheric carbon in its substantial root system.
![Large bundles of swtichgrass in a field.](https://cns.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/b2ap3_large_20171023_144743-1.jpeg)
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Receives Field Station Designation
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has been integral for UT Austin's involvement in life sciences research.
![A building with a cafe and plants and visitors at the Wildflower Center](https://cns.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/wildflower-center-with-visitors.jpg)