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Ep. 402 - Plant Communities & Trails
Episode 402
Have you ever wondered about the impact of outdoor recreation on plant communities? Trinie Chisholm certainly has. Together with her colleagues, Trin…
3 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 401 - Seeing the Forest for its Bats
Episode 401
Many bats need forests and, as it turns out, those forests need bats. We are well aware that the majority of North America's bats eat insects, but wh…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 400 - The Root of an Ancient Mass Extinction
Episode 400
We take plant roots for granted, but there was a time in Earth's history when roots had yet to evolve. As you are going to hear from Professor of Ear…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 399 - Remembering a Cycad Defender
Episode 399
This episode is dedicated to the memory of world-renowned cycad expert Dr. Nathalie Nagalingum who sadly passed away. I first spoke with Dr. Nagaling…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 398 - Tall Trees & the Habitats They Create
Episode 398
Tall trees are true marvels of nature in and of themselves, but the habitats they create can take our fascination and appreciation to whole new level…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 397 - Grappling with the Hawthorns
Episode 397
The hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) are in intriguing group of small trees. They are members of a genus that has sparked plenty of controversy and debate …
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 396 - The Secrets of Seagrass Pollination
Episode 396
For seagrasses, living life underwater comes with a lot of unique challenges, not the least of which is pollination. This is especially true when you…
3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 395 - Botany in the Garden
Episode 395
I am a big fan of the "grow it to know it" philosophy. Growing plants provides so many important insights into the botanical world. However, for so m…
3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 394 - Insect Herbivory Past & Present
Episode 394
Insect herbivory is a major driver of ecosystem processes across ecosystems, but how has it changed through time? Wouldn't it be amazing to travel ba…
3 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 393 - Threats to U.S. Trees
Episode 393
What are the threats to all the trees in the U.S.? To answer this question, you first have to figure out how many species there are and comb through …
3 years, 9 months ago