Forest Health 101

Demian Gomez
  • 5.0 (3)
  • LIFE SCIENCES
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Everything Forest Health is discussed, from invasive species to a changing climate. Host Demian Gomez, PhD talks to forest health experts to share cool stories regarding insects, fungi, and forest ecology.

Episodes

  1. 03/02/2024

    Hemlock Woolly Adelgid - Dr. Robert Jetton

    The hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive forest insect threatening hemlock forests in eastern North America. Join Demian and Dr. Robert Jetton from North Carolina State University on a discussion on the impacts and management of this insect. Robert’s lab: https://cnr.ncsu.edu/directory/robert-m-jetton/

    38 min

  2. 02/03/2024

    Pathogen Diagnostics with LAMP - Dr. Caterina Villari

    Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) has become an increasingly popular tool for the diagnosis and surveillance of plant pathogens. Join Demian and Dr. Caterina Villari from University of Georgia on a discussion on how this technology is changing pathogen diagnostics. Villari lab: https://warnell.uga.edu/about/centers-labs/villari-forest-pathology-lab

    29 min

  3. 12/27/2023

    How AI is Changing Insect Identification - Chris Marais

    AI is everywhere today. From predictive texts to large language models. Image recognition for example, is starting to play a significant role in biodiversity and taxonomy. Join Demian and Chris Marais from University of Florida on a discussion on how AI is changing insect identification and taxonomy. UF Forest Entomology Lab: https://ambrosiasymbiosis.org/ Bark Beetle Identification Tool: https://ambrosiasymbiosis.org/automated_identification/

    43 min

  4. 11/25/2023

    Brown Spot Needle Blight - Colton Meinecke

    Brown Spot Needle Blight is a native fungal pathogen that is causing impacts on pine trees across the southeastern United States. Join Demian and Colton Meinecke from University of Georgia on a discussion on the epidemiology and management of brown spot. Colton’s contact info: Twitter/X @resinsoaked and @LabVillari Resources: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry/brown-spot-needle-blight-of-loblolly-pine/

    26 min

  5. 10/22/2023

    Laurel Wilt in Avocado Orchards - Dr. Romina Gazis

    Laurel wilt is a lethal vascular disease caused by Harringtonia lauricola. Since its introduction in 2004, this disease has killed millions of trees in the family Lauraceae, incuding redbay, avocado, and sassafras. Join Demian and Dr. Romina Gazis from University of Florida on a discussion on the impacts and management of laurel wilt. Romina's Lab: https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/plantdiagnosticclinic/

    1h 6m

  6. 09/17/2023

    Elm Zigzag Sawfly - Dr. Kelly Oten

    Have you heard about sawflies on elm trees? Join Demian and Dr. Kelly Oten from North Carolina State University on a discussion on the elm zigzag sawfly, a new invasive species reported in eastern United States.

    22 min

  7. 08/13/2023

    Wood Packaging Material and Invasive Species - Dr. Dave Coyle

    Have you ever wondered how invasive species move around? Join Demian and Dr. David Coyle from Clemson University on a discussion on wood packaging material and its role in the movement of non-native species. 📄 Paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-023-03058-8

    27 min

  8. 07/16/2023

    Welcome to Forest Health 101!

    Join Demian Gomez, PhD to talk everything Forest Health in this podcast, from invasive species to a changing climate. In this episode, we introduce the podcast and explain what it will be about.

    3 min
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Everything Forest Health is discussed, from invasive species to a changing climate. Host Demian Gomez, PhD talks to forest health experts to share cool stories regarding insects, fungi, and forest ecology.

Information

  • Creator
    Demian Gomez
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Demian Gomez
  • Show Website
    Forest Health 101