67 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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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:E13) Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 2

    (S3:E13) Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 2

    In this Three-part episode Ed take a deep dive into the Southern corn leaf blight epidemic of 1970. Ed interviews Dr. Snook Pataky, Dr. Sung Lim and Dr. Dave Smith. Dr. Snook Pataky is a professor emeritus at University of Illinois and former Monsanto employee. Dr. Sung Lim is former department chair and retired professor from the University of Arkansas plant pathology department. Dr. Dave Smith received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and was formerly employed at Dekalb, Monsanto and Zea Sage. They discuss the Epidemic and what it was like to be part of the research that was being done on it.
    Additional Resources
    https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/CornBlight1970.aspx
    https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/awards/Fellows/Pages/JeraldKPataky.aspx
    https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/60663500/Publications/Bruns/2017/Bruns_2017_Corn%20Leaf%20Blight.pdf
    the plant pathologist view 1977
     
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) Lim, S., Pataky, J. and Smith, D. (Interviewees). S3:E13 (Podcast). Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 2. 3/13/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 45 min
    (S3:E12) Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 1

    (S3:E12) Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 1

    In this Three-part episode Ed take a deep dive into the Southern corn leaf blight epidemic of 1970. Ed interviews Dr. Snook Pataky, Dr. Sung Lim and Dr. Dave Smith. Dr. Snook Pataky is a professor emeritus at University of Illinois and former Monsanto employee. Dr. Sung Lim is former department chair and retired professor from the University of Arkansas plant pathology department. Dr. Dave Smith received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and was formerly employed at Dekalb, Monsanto and Zea Sage. They discuss the Epidemic and what it was like to be part of the research that was being done at the time.
    Additional Resources
    https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/CornBlight1970.aspx
    https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/awards/Fellows/Pages/JeraldKPataky.aspx
    https://www.apsnet.org/publications/phytopathology/backissues/Documents/1989Articles/phyto79n01_47.pdf
    https://www.apsnet.org/publications/phytopathology/backissues/Documents/1993Articles/phyto83n01_44.pdf
     
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) Lim, S., Pataky, J. and Smith, D. (Interviewees). S3:E12 (Podcast). Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 1. 3/6/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 46 min
    (S3:E11) Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 2

    (S3:E11) Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 2

    In this two-part podcast Ed speaks with Dr. Alemu Mengistu of the USDA. They discuss soybean charcoal rot and some of the research conducted by Alemu over the years.
    Additional Resources
    https://utcrops.com/soybean/diseases/
    https://news.utcrops.com/2018/11/charcoal-rot-what-is-it-and-how-to-screen-for-it/
    https://news.utcrops.com/2018/09/free-soil-testing-for-pathogens/
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mengistu, A. (Interviewee). S2:E11 (Podcast). Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 2. 2/21/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 34 min
    (S3:E10) Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 1

    (S3:E10) Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 1

    In this two-part podcast Ed speaks with Dr. Alemu Mengistu of the USDA. They discuss soybean charcoal rot and some of the research conducted by Alemu over the years.
    Additional Resources
    https://utcrops.com/soybean/diseases/
    https://news.utcrops.com/2018/11/charcoal-rot-what-is-it-and-how-to-screen-for-it/
    https://news.utcrops.com/2018/09/free-soil-testing-for-pathogens/
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mengistu, A. (Interviewee). S2:E10 (Podcast). Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 1. 2/14/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 35 min
    (S3:E9) Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 2

    (S3:E9) Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 2

    In this episode Ed Talks with Dr. Alison Robertson of Iowa State University. They Discussed cover crops and corn seedling diseases.
    Additional Resources
    https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-04-21-0836-RE
    https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/crops/covercrops
    https://www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/soil-health/cover-crops-crop-rotation
     
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Robertson, A. (Interviewee). S3:E9 (Podcast). Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 2. 2/7/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 44 min
    (S3:E8) Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 1

    (S3:E8) Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 1

    In this episode Ed talks with  Dr. Alison Robertson of Iowa State University. They Discuss cover crops and corn seedling diseases.
    Additional Resources
    https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-04-21-0836-RE
    https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/crops/covercrops
    https://www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/soil-health/cover-crops-crop-rotation
     
    How to cite the podcast:
    Zaworski, E. (Host) and Robertson, A. (Interviewee). S3:E8 (Podcast). Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 1. 1/31/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

    • 41 min

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