Episodes 153
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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30%
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Plant Science Stories Rooted in the Everyday The I See Dead Plants podcast shares the stories of people and plants, pests and pathogens, and the conflicts among them. Join us as we speak to the folks who are helping the rest of us live healthier, more productive lives through pest management research and education. We strive to make science accessible.

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Recent Episodes

S5E11 (S5:E11) Attack of the Spray Drones! Part 2

Jun 10, 2026 45m

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Tom wolf of Agrimetrix research and training. They discuss spray drones past, current and future, with regards to agriculture. Additional Resources…

S5E10 (S5:E10) Attack of the Spray Drones! Part 1

Jun 03, 2026 48m

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Tom wolf of Agrimetrix research and training. They discuss spray drones past, current and future, with regards to agriculture. Additional Resources…

S5E9 (S5:E9) Nematode Allies: Exploring Entomopathogenic Nematodes

May 27, 2026 30m

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. David Shapiro-Ilan of the USDA-ARS. They discuss the work of David's lab using entomopathogenic nematodes as a form of biocontrol. Additional Resources …

S5E8 (S5:E8) Frog Eye-PM: Predictive Modeling Part 2

May 20, 2026 38m

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. José González-Acuña, recent Ph.D. graduate at Iowa State University. They discuss José's Thesis work on frogeye leaf spot and efforts to expand the ever growing…

S5E7 (S5:E7) Frog Eye-PM: Predictive Modeling Part 1

May 13, 2026 46m

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. José González-Acuña, recent Ph.D. graduate at Iowa State University. They discuss José's Thesis work on frogeye leaf spot and efforts to expand the ever growing…

S5E6 (S5:E6) Dr. Banana vs. Tropical Race 4

Apr 15, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Fernando Garcia-Bastidas, also known as Dr. banana. They discuss banana production and the very destructive disease known as banana wilt. Additional Resources…

S5E5 (S5:E5) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 2

Mar 25, 2026 40m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Brian Kelley of the Gathering Growth foundation. They discuss Brian's mission to photograph and document some of the nation's oldest and largest trees to raise awareness…

S5 (S5:E4) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 1

Mar 18, 2026 43m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Brian Kelley of the Gathering Growth foundation. They discuss Brian's mission to photograph and document some of the nation's oldest and largest trees to raise awareness…

S5E3 (S5:E3) Silent Yield Killer: Soybean Cyst Nematode and the SCN Coalition

Mar 11, 2026 55m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Sam Markell of North Dakota State University. They discuss the emerging threat of SCN in North Dakota and how the SCN coalition aims to combat this ever-present…

S5E2 (S5:E2) When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2

Mar 04, 2026 47m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, Entomologist from University of Florida. They discuss the devastating and complicated insect/plant disease complex, citrus greening. Additional…

S5E1 (S5:E1) When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 1

Feb 25, 2026 40m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, Entomologist from University of Florida. They discuss the devastating and complicated insect/plant disease complex, citrus greening. Additional…

S4E45 (S4:E45) Blights Get Sick Too: Chestnut Blight and Hypovirulence

Dec 31, 2025 56m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Danielle Mikolajewski a postdoctoral candidate in the plant pathology department at the University of Florida. Ed and Danielle discuss some of Danielle's Ph.D.…

S4E44 (S4:E44) Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 2

Dec 24, 2025 39m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Adam Varenhorst of South Dakota State University. They discuss Adam's work with an emerging insect problem in soybeans, Sunflowers and other plants the dectes stem…

S1E2 (S1:E2) Alternate Hosts: Lack of Chestnuts on an Open Fire

Dec 19, 2025 30m Transcript

In this episode of Alternate Hosts Ed is Joined once again by Dr. Madeline Henrickson to interview Dr. Danielle Mikolajewski, post-doctoral candidate at University of Florida. In order to get you…

S4E43 (S4:E43) Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 1

Dec 17, 2025 41m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Adam Varenhorst of South Dakota State University. They discuss Adam's work with an emerging insect problem in soybeans, Sunflowers and other plants the dectes stem…

S4E42 (S4:E42) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 2

Dec 03, 2025 1h 11m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Mark Hoddle of University of California Riverside. They discuss some of Mark's worldly adventures while trying to track down biological control agents and his work…

S4E41 (S4:E41) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 1

Nov 26, 2025 1h 8m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Mark Hoddle of University of California Riverside. They discuss some of Mark's worldly adventures while trying to track down biological control agents and his work…

S4E40 (S4:E40) Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics Part 2

Nov 12, 2025 39m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chad Hart Ag economist at Iowa State University. They discuss the basics of ag economics, the current state of the ag economy and what the future may hold.…

S4E39 (S4:E39) Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics part 1

Nov 05, 2025 43m Transcript

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chad Hart ag economist at Iowa State University. They discuss the basics of ag economics, the current state of the ag economy and what the future may hold.…

S1E1 (S1:E1) Alternate Hosts: Was Ergot To Blame For The Salem Witch Trials?

Oct 31, 2025 34m Transcript

In this episode of alternate hosts Ed Zaworski, Maddle Henrickson and Chelsea Harbach embrace the spirit of Halloween and discuss the salem witch trials. One possible explaination for the witch hunt…

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