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I See Dead Plants

Plant Science Stories Rooted in the EverydayThe I See Dead Plants podcast shares the stories of people and plants, pests and pathogens, and the conflicts among them.

Podcast · By Ed Zaworski · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 2, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    (S5:E16) Bugging the Bugs: Inside the Insect Eavesdropper (opens the original)

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Emily Bick of the University of Wisconsin Madison. They discuss the work of Emily's lab with regards to the insect eavesdropper project . Tune in to learn how we can listen to insects inside of plants and how it might help farmers. Additional Resources https://www.bicklab.com/home https://www.npr.org/2024/09/02/nx-s1-5096781/short-wave-insect-eavesdropper Time Stamps 00:42 Introduction to Insect Eavesdropper 03:42 Emily's Journey into Entomology 06:33 Understand

  2. Episode · Jul 29, 2026

    (S5:E15) Aisles Under Attack: Food Distribution and Plant Pests (opens the original)

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr Sylvain Charlebois who studies food distribution at Dalhousie University. They discuss economics, logistics, the power of the consumer and more. Additional Resources Time Stamps 00:00 – Introduction: Why Food Distribution Matters 03:45 – How the Modern Food Supply Chain Works 10:30 – What Drives the Price of Food? 17:20 – Plant Diseases Through the Eyes of a Food Economist 24:15 – Bananas, Cavendish, and the Perfect Supply Chain 34:30 – Grocery Stores: The Hidden

  3. Episode · Jul 22, 2026

    (S5:E14) What's Lurking in the Lettuce? (opens the original)

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Jeri Barak of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss the work of Jeri and her lab on food safety and how in some instances plant pathogens can increase the chances that you encounter a human pathogen when eating fresh produce. Additional Resources https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.01330-22 https://journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10.1128/aem.01311-24 Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Microbial Research and Background 06:34 Transition from Marine Biology to Pl

  4. Episode · Jul 8, 2026

    (S5:E13) Cultivating Connections: Leading Extension Across Diverse Agricultural Systems (opens the original)

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Rachel Vann of the University of Illinois. They talk about Rachel's experiences with extension in different regions as well as her work with the science for success program Additional Resources https://resources.ipmcenters.org/resource.cfm?rid=45271&vid=30391 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Y18p4N_UI&feature=youtu.be Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Rachel Van and Her Journey 06:15 Exploring the Science for Success Program 11:44 Key Takeaways from Science

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