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Ep. 541 - Coexistence & Maintaining Species Boundaries
Episode 541
How are species boundaries maintained when groups of related plant species live near each other? Considering all the things that need to go right for a plant to survive and reproduce, this is not an …
Published on 9 hours ago
Ep. 540 - Orchids for Peace
Episode 540
Orchids for Peace believes orchids are symbols for both peace and biodiversity. By empowering communities to conserve these plants, this wonderful organization encourages environmental stewardship an…
Published on 1 week ago
Ep. 539 - Exploring the Seed Microbiome
Episode 539
Microbes are everywhere, even in seeds! Indeed, seeds from various plants can host a community of different microbes. Despite how cool this sounds, we still have a lot to learn about seed microbiomes…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Ep. 538 - Coastal Wetlands, Rising Seas, & Ghost Forests
Episode 538
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on our planet. They are a boon for plants, animals, and people alike. However, sea level rise is changing these ecosystems and the communitie…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Ep. 537 - From Seeds to Climate
Episode 537
Large seed dispersers are disproportionately affected by human disturbances like habitat loss and poaching. At the same time, a disproportionate number of tropical tree species rely on animals for se…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Ep. 536 - Tropical Forests & Loss of Seed Dispersers
Episode 536
Seed dispersal is a vital ecological process no matter what scale you look at. From the genetic diversity of plant populations to the impact of forests on climate, how plants move around the landscap…
Published on 1 month ago
Ep. 535 - Quillworts Revisited
Episode 535
Their ancestors once dominated the coal swamps of the Carboniferous Period, growing into massive trees that could reach upwards of 160 feet (50 m) into the canopy. Today, the quillworts (Isoetes spp.…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Ep. 534 - Self-Incompatibility in Phlox
Episode 534
Self-Incompatibility is a means by which some plants prevent self-fertilization and promotes outcrossing. It has evolved independently in many different groups and plays a very important role in the …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 533 - Native Plants & Biodiversity on the High Line
Episode 533
The High Line was once a major railway. Today, it is one of the best gardens in the United States. By focusing on and encouraging native plants, horticulturists at horticulture at the High Line is su…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 532 - Fireflies & Plants Revisited
Episode 532
Fireflies are among the most celebrated organisms on Earth. What is not to love about their incredible light displays? However, fireflies can't exist without habitat and plants are that habitat. Revi…
Published on 2 months ago