75 episodes

Plant Science Stories Rooted in the Everyday

The I See Dead Plants podcast shares the stories of people and plants, pests and pathogens, and the conflicts among them. Join us as we speak to the folks who are helping the rest of us live healthier, more productive lives through pest management research and education. We strive to make science accessible.

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    • Education

Plant Science Stories Rooted in the Everyday

The I See Dead Plants podcast shares the stories of people and plants, pests and pathogens, and the conflicts among them. Join us as we speak to the folks who are helping the rest of us live healthier, more productive lives through pest management research and education. We strive to make science accessible.

    (S3:E21) Beating Insects With BT Part 2

    (S3:E21) Beating Insects With BT Part 2

    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Aaron Gassmann of Iowa State University. They discuss Aaron’s recent review publication of Bt use for insect management in row crops.
    Additional Resources
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Gassmann, A. (Interviewee). S3:E21 (Podcast). Beating Insects With BT Part 2. 5/22/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 40 min
    (S3:E20) Beating Insects With Bt Part 1

    (S3:E20) Beating Insects With Bt Part 1

    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Aaron Gassmann of Iowa State University. They discuss Aaron’s recent review publication of Bt use for insect management in row crops.
    Additional Resources
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Gassmann, A. (Interviewee). S3:E20(Podcast). Beating Insects With Bt Part 1. 5/15/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 40 min
    (S3:E19) Don’t Let Pesticides Creep Away: Lessons Learned About Off-Target Movement

    (S3:E19) Don’t Let Pesticides Creep Away: Lessons Learned About Off-Target Movement

    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Mandy Bish of the University of Missouri. They discuss pesticide of target movement and reflect on what has been learned in recent years.
    Additional Resources
    https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/C925B5E7131657A49B976CADDC001543/S0890037X20001384a.pdf/off-target-pesticide-movement-a-review-of-our-current-understanding-of-drift-due-to-inversions-and-secondary-movement.pdf
     
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Bish, M. (Interviewee). S3:E19 (Podcast). Don’t Let Pesticides Creep Away: Lessons Learned About Off-Target Movement. 5/1/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 51 min
    (S3:E18) Controlling The Diabolical With A Biological: Potential Corn Tar Spot Biocontrols

    (S3:E18) Controlling The Diabolical With A Biological: Potential Corn Tar Spot Biocontrols

    In this episode Ed talks with Dr Eric Johnson of the USDA ARS. They discuss the work Eric has been involved with trying to identify possible biocontrol agents for controlling corn tar spot.
    Additional Resources
    https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/6/1550
    https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/ars-wired/
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Johnson, E. (Interviewee). S3:E18 (Podcast). Controlling The Diabolical With A Biological: Potential Corn Tar Spot Biocontrols. 4/24/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 41 min
    (S3:E17) Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 3

    (S3:E17) Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 3

    In this three-part podcast Ed interviews recent Ph.D. graduate Dr. Kephas Mphande. They discuss Kephas’s research on cucurbits, specifically cucurbit yellow vine disease or CYVD.
    Additional Resources
    https://www.cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mphande, K.(Interviewee). S3:E17 (Podcast). Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 3. 4/10/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 36 min
    (S3:E16) Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 2

    (S3:E16) Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 2

    In this three-part podcast Ed interviews recent Ph.D. graduate Dr. Kephas Mphande. They discuss Kephas’s research on cucurbits, specifically cucurbit yellow vine disease or CYVD.
    Additional Resources
    https://www.cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mphande, K.(Interviewee). S3:E16 (Podcast). Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 2. 4/3/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e16-cursed-cucurbits-the-story-of-cyvd-part-2

    • 35 min

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