I See Dead Plants

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I See Dead Plants

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.

  1. (S4:E26) Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 1

    5D AGO

    (S4:E26) Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 1

    This week Ed interviews Zach Schumm, entomologist with the Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. They discuss Zach’s role in diagnostics and stinkbugs. Additional Resources https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/pidc https://npdn.org/   How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Schumm, Z. (Interviewees). S4:E26 (Podcast). Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 1. 7/9/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    1h 2m
  2. (S4:E25) Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 2

    JUL 2

    (S4:E25) Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 2

    In this episode Ed interviews a podcast alumni, Dr. Vinson Doyle of Louisiana State University. They discuss the evolution of cercospora taxonomy and how it may relate to soybean diseases. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13261 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10658-020-01969-z https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-12-15-0332-R https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-25-0407-RE   How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Doyle, V. (Interviewee). S4:E25 (Podcast). Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 2. 7/2/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

    52 min
  3. (S4:E24) Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 1

    JUN 25

    (S4:E24) Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 1

    In this episode Ed interviews a podcast alumni, Dr. Vinson Doyle of Louisiana State University. They discuss the evolution of cercospora taxonomy and how it may relate to soybean diseases. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13261 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10658-020-01969-z https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-12-15-0332-R https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-25-0407-RE   How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Doyle, V. (Interviewee). S4:E24 (Podcast). Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 1. 6/25/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

    48 min
  4. (S4:E23) Tunnels of Terror: Soybean Tentiform Leafminer

    JUN 18

    (S4:E23) Tunnels of Terror: Soybean Tentiform Leafminer

    In this episode Ed discusses the Soybean tentiform leafminer, an emergent insect pest of soybean, with Dr. Bob Koch of the University of Minnesota. Additional Resources Initial detections in soybean:  https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab038 Laboratory rearing methods:  https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol57/iss1/9/ Genome and genetic variability among populations: https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkaf021 Development and longevity:  https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae059 Distinguishing stages and sexes:  https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saae040 Insecticide efficacy:  https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae249 Host range and host plant resistance:  https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaf098 Extension articles: https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/soybean-tentiform-leafminer-minnesota-soybean https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2024/01/the-soybean-tentiform-leafminer-has.html https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2022/09/updates-on-new-leaf-mining-pest-of.html How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Koch, R. (Interviewee). S4:E23 (Podcast). Tunnels of Terror: Soybean Tentiform Leafminer. 6/18/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

    56 min
  5. (S4:E22) Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn

    JUN 11

    (S4:E22) Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn

    In this episode Ed interviews Devin Radosevich, Ph.D. Student at Iowa State University. They discuss Devin’s work, in the Gassmann lab, with short stature corn and insect pests. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Radosevich, D. (Interviewees). S4:E22 (Podcast). Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn. 6/4/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

    1h 14m
  6. (S4:E21) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 3

    MAY 21

    (S4:E21) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 3

    In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629 https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ppa.13002 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139315300135?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=91f05c443bd3ad00 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M. and Dybal, K. (Interviewees). S4:E21 (Podcast). Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 3. 5/21/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript

    42 min
  7. (S4:E20) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 2

    MAY 14

    (S4:E20) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 2

    In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629 https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ppa.13002 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139315300135?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=91f05c443bd3ad00 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M. and Dybal, K. (Interviewees). S4:E20 (Podcast). Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 2. 5/14/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript

    48 min
  8. (S4:E19) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 1

    MAY 7

    (S4:E19) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 1

    In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629 https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ppa.13002 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139315300135?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=91f05c443bd3ad00 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M. and Dybal, K. (Interviewees). S4:E19 (Podcast). Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 1. 5/7/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e19-tubers-of-terror-unearthing-the-potato-cyst-nematode-part-1 Transcript

    50 min
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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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