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Microfeeds - the challenges of producing tiny fish food (FTS) (opens the original)
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Imagine trying to develop a nutritious fish feed for a very picky eater that is only 5 mm long. That’s the challenge scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao are tackling as they work to develop new foods for larval fish. Their research could help reduce reliance on traditional live feeds and support a more resilient aquaculture industry, one of the world’s fastest-growing food production sectors. In this episode of Scigest, scientist and host Julie Blommaert joins scientist
The yellow-legged hornet – lessons from overseas beekeepers (BDIS) (opens the original)
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Yellow-legged hornets pose a significant threat to honey bee colonies. While New Zealand's biosecurity response efforts are providing reasons for optimism, overseas experience offers important lessons on how colonies, beekeepers and industries adapt when hornets arrive. In this episode of Scigest, scientist and host Andrew Dare speaks to Dr James Sainsbury, who recently completed a research project developing a yellow-legged hornet readiness guide for the apiculture industry. They discuss what w
Peter Buchanan – Learning then sharing the fungi knowledge (SLFM) (opens the original)
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In the second part of this Scigest conversation, host Dr Hilary Ireland continues her discussion with recently retired mycologist Dr Peter Buchanan, exploring the legacy of a career that spanned five decades of fungal research, collaboration and science communication. Peter reflects on the scientists whose work laid the foundations for today's advances in mycology and discusses the importance of fungal conservation, including the traditional Māori uses of fungi. He also shares his commitment to
Peter Buchanan - A life of fungi (SLFM) (opens the original)
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Fungi underpin the health of our ecosystems, yet they're one of the least understood groups of organisms. In this episode of Scigest, host Dr Hilary Ireland sits down with recently retired mycologist Dr Peter Buchanan, whose remarkable 50-year career has helped transform our understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand's fungi. In the first of this two-part conversation, Peter shares the experiences that shaped his career and lifelong interest in fungi. He discusses fungal diversity, the importance of
Understanding red needle cast in NZ forests (BDIS) (opens the original)
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Red needle cast is one of the most significant diseases affecting New Zealand's radiata pine forests. In this episode of Scigest, scientist and host Darryl Herron sits down with forest pathologist Emily McLay to discuss why the disease is such a challenge for forest growers and how our science helps forest growers better predict, prepare for and manage it. Tune in to hear how cutting-edge research is helping protect the forests that support our economy, environment and communities. Red Needle Ca
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