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Ep. 521 - Plant Conservation from the Sky
Episode 521
Go looking for information on rare plant population health and it can be surprisingly hard to come by. Plant monitoring, especially over the long term, is a challenge and data have not always kept up…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 520 - Saving Orchids!
Episode 520
What does it take to save orchids from extinction? Saving Orchids by Dr's Philip Seaton and Larry Zettler showcase the dedicated folks who are making it happen across the world. From why orchids need…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 519 - Sonoran Desert, Past & Future
Episode 519
Visit the Sonoran Desert and you too will fall in love with its beauty and diversity. It is truly one of the most incredible places on earth. Dr. Ben Wilder agrees which is why he has dedicated his l…
Published on 5 months ago
Ep. 518 - The Complexities of Plant Reproduction
Episode 518
What does it mean to be a successful plant? Reproduction? Population growth? What factors influence these important events and which contribute more to a population through time? The answers to these…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 517 - Demystifying the Woolly Devil
Episode 517
The woolly devil (Ovicula biradiata) is a fascinating and unique member of the daisy family (Asteraceae) that was only recently described to science. It was first found in Big Bend National Park in T…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 516 - Plants in the Afterlife
Episode 515
Plants ARE habitat and that doesn't stop when they die. Countless species of microbes, fungi, arthropods, and more not only take up residence in dead plant material but also require it to complete th…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 515 - Phenology is Important
Episode 515
The emergence of leaves, the blooming of flowers, the arrival of pollinators... these are all biological events that are closely tied to the changing seasons. The study of this linkage is called Phen…
Published on 6 months ago
Ep. 514 - Parent/Offspring Conflicts in Moss
Episode 514
Parents and children don't always get along. Sometimes they can even be competitors. Conflicts often lead to interesting evolutionary adaptations and mosses are no stranger to this. Join me and Dr. J…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 513 - The Enigma of the Galax Genome
Episode 513
Spend any time in the southern Appalachian Mountains and you are bound to cross paths with Galax urceolata. This wonderful little evergreen herb seems to be at home in a variety of habitats from fore…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 512 - Mangrove Ecosystems are Complex
Episode 512
Mangrove forests are dynamic places and so too are the people that study them. From carbon capture and peat formation, to restoration and hydrology, these coastal habitats offer curious minds plenty …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago