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

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    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. research on chestnut blight and one of the methods being studied in attempt to bring back the American Chestnut; hypovirulence. Additional Resources https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/13033/ Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to ICDeadPlants Podcast (10:04) Journey into Plant Pathology (19:52) Understanding Chestnut Blight (30:01) Exploring Hypovirulence and Its Implications (30:30) The Super Donor Concept (34:25) Challenges and Limitations of the Super Donor (38:47) Potential Environmenta'…'
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    (S4:E44) Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 2

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    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 borer. Additional Resources https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/118/5/2338/8177282 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to I See Dead Plants Podcast (01:24) Understanding the Dectes Stem Borer (03:29) Historical Context and Pest Management Challenges (05:27) Larvae Behavior and Infestation Indicators (12:25) Crop Rotation and Trap Cropping Strategies (16:33) Non-Chemical Management Strategies (20:39) Future Research Directions (31:42) Key Takeaways for Growers (37:34) Acknowledgments and R'…'
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    (S4:E43) Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 1

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    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 borer. Additional Resources https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/118/5/2338/8177282 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to ICDeadPlants Podcast (14:37) Understanding the Dectes Stem Borer (20:18) Agricultural Landscape of South Dakota (24:31) Life Cycle and Impact of Dectes Stem Borer (30:20) Adaptation and Host Preferences of Dectes Stem Borer (38:55) Nationwide Distribution and Future Research Zaworski, E. (Host) Varenhorst, A. (Interviewee). S4:E43 (Podcast). Boring Problems?: Managing'…'
  • (S4:E42) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 2 artwork
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    (S4:E42) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 2

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    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 with the South American palm weevil. Additional Resources Entomology's Indiana Jones Biocontrol lab Center for Invasive Species South American Palm Weevil Time Stamps (01:08:56) Flight Capacity and Energy Dynamics (01:10:23) Analyzing Flight Patterns and Dispersal (01:11:51) Implications of Dispersal Patterns (01:13:55) Urban Environments and Invasive Species (01:15:39) Host Preferences and Economic Impact (01:17:30) Management Strategies for Invasive Weevils (01:19:56) Innovative Co'…'
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    (S4:E41) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 1

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    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 with the South American palm weevil. Additional Resources Entomology's Indiana Jones Biocontrol lab Center for Invasive Species South American Palm Weevil Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Mark Hoddle (02:43) Mark's Journey into Entomology (05:50) Transition to Biological Control Agents (08:34) Diverse Insect Pests and Their Management (11:54) Adventures in Field Research (14:40) International Collaborations in Entomology (17:34) The Importance of Networking in Academia (2'…'
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    (S4:E40) Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics Part 2

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    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. Additional Resources https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/chart/extension-presentations https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ https://www.card.iastate.edu/ Time Stamps How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hart, C. (Interviewee). S4:E40 (Podcast). Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics Part 2. 11/12/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript
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    (S4:E39) Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics part 1

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    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. Additional Resources https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/chart/extension-presentations https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ https://www.card.iastate.edu/ Time Stamps (0:00) Introductions Skip to the main topic: (7:08) What is economics? (9:25) what is the ag economy? (15:16) How much of a role do pests and diseases play in the ag economy (29:05) Changes to the ag economy over time How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hart, C. (Interviewee). S4:E39 (Podcast). Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag'…'
  • (S4:E38) Blightmare on Stem Street: Alfalfa Bacterial Stem Blight artwork
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    (S4:E38) Blightmare on Stem Street: Alfalfa Bacterial Stem Blight

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Deb Samac of the USDA-ARS. They discuss the long-overlooked disease of alfalfa, bacterial stem blight. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHYTO-02-23-0059-R?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed Time Stamps (0:00) Introductions (4:06) Overview of alfalfa production Skip to the main topic: (16:30) Bacterial stem blight (21:33) The role of frost (25:00) Pathogen differentiation (30:15) Pseudomonas and ice nucleation (39:02) Disease management (49:15) wrap-up How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Samac, D.(Interviewee). S4:E38 (Podcast). Blightmare on Stem Street: Alf'…'
  • (S4:E37) A New Threat to Cotton: The Cotton Jassid artwork
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    (S4:E37) A New Threat to Cotton: The Cotton Jassid

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Isaac Esquivel of the University of Florida and Dr. Phillip Roberts of the University of Georgia. They discuss a new pest of cotton, the cotton jassid or two-spot leaf hopper, that has very rapidly become a new concern for cotton growers. Additional Resources https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/9/966 https://site.extension.uga.edu/colquittag/2025/08/cotton-jassid-two-spotted-cotton-leafhopper-in-georgia/ https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/alabama-cotton-jassid-update/ Time Stamps (0:00) Introducing Our Guests and Their Entomology Journeys Skip to the main topic: (5:33) Identifying the New Cotton Pest and Its Damage (12:52) How the Cotton Jas'…'
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    (S4:E36)The IPM Triangle: Making a Plan to Use Integrated Pest Management

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Adam Ingrao. They discuss Adam's Heroes to hives program and his philosophy on implementing integrated pest management. Additional Resources https://miffs.org/heroes-to-hives/ https://miffs.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QvEc6_Hook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY80cEx15H0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1GuCEK1Hpk Time Stamps (0:45) Introductions (2:23) How did Adam get his start in Entomology (4:50) Heroes to Hives program (9:54) How do bees help veterans (14:10) Do bees benefit from more beekeepers Skip to the main topic: (16:43) Integrated pest management discussion begins (19:11) The IPM triangle (23:57) Scouting and IPM (30:50) The 5'…'
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    (S4:E35) Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews the sustainable pest management lab from the university of Hawaii at Manoa, led by Dr. Koon-Hui Wang. Along with graduate students Roshan Paudel, Lauren Braley and Ben Wiseman they discuss various projects the lab is working on across several different crops. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Wang, KH, Paudel, R., Braley L. and Wiseman, B.(Interviewees). S4:E35 (Podcast). Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 2. 9/24/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.
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    (S4:E34) Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews the sustainable pest management lab from the university of Hawaii at Manoa, led by Dr. Koon-Hui Wang. Along with graduate students Roshan Paudel, Lauren Braley and Ben Wiseman they discuss various projects the lab is working on across several different crops. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Wang, KH, Paudel, R., Braley L. and Wiseman, B.(Interviewees). S4:E34 (Podcast). Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 1. 9/17/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.
  • (S4:E33) Wicked Corn Curveball: Insights on Curvularia Leafspot of Corn artwork
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    (S4:E33) Wicked Corn Curveball: Insights on Curvularia Leafspot of Corn

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    In this episode Ed is joined by co-host Dr. Travis Faske of University of Arkansas to interview Dr. Tom Allen of Mississippi State University. They discuss curvularia leaf spot of corn, which has recently been showing up in some midwestern states. Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/curvularia-leaf-spot-of-corn https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-ag-c-09.pdf How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. and Faske, T. (Hosts) Allen, T. (Interviewee). S4:E32 (Podcast). Wicked Corn Curveball: Insights on Curvularia Leafspot. 9/10/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript
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    (S4:E32) Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 2

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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Steve Hanson of New Mexico State University. They discuss chile (not chili ) pepper diseases. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHP-12-20-0112-BR https://cpi.nmsu.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hanson, S. (Interviewee). S4:E32 (Podcast). Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 2. 9/3/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript
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    (S4:E31) Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 1

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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Steve Hanson of New Mexico State University. They discuss chile (not chili ) pepper diseases. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHP-12-20-0112-BR https://cpi.nmsu.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hanson, S. (Interviewee). S4:E31 (Podcast). Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 1. 8/27/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript
  • (S4:E30) Drowned in Dread: Phytophthora capsici artwork
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    (S4:E30) Drowned in Dread: Phytophthora capsici

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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo of North Carolina State University. They discuss Lina's work with the pathogen Phytophthora capsici and the damage it can do on various vegetable crops. Additional Resources https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-phyto-021622-103801 https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-12-0211-FE https://veggiepathology.wordpress.ncsu.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Quesada-Ocampo, L.M.(Interviewee). S4:E30 (Podcast). Drowned in Dread: Phytophthora capsici. 8/20/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e30-drowned-in-dread-phytophthora-'…'
  • (S4:E29) Symp-tomb Check: Evolving Plant Disease Diagnostics artwork
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    (S4:E29) Symp-tomb Check: Evolving Plant Disease Diagnostics

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    In this episode Ed Interviews Dr. Carrie Harmon of the University of Florida plant diagnostic center. They discuss plant diagnostics, how they have evolved over time and how the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) unites diagnosticians across the country. Additional Resources https://npdn.org/ https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHYTOFR-11-24-0123-FI https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34432509/ https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHP-08-20-0074-MR How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Harmon, C. (Interviewee). S4:E29 (Podcast). Symp-tomb Check: Evolving Plant Disease Diagnostics. 8/13/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.lib'…'
  • (S4:E28) A Scarlet Plague: Red Crown Rot of Soybean artwork
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    (S4:E28) A Scarlet Plague: Red Crown Rot of Soybean

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    In the episode Ed interviews Dr. Carl Bradley of the University of Kentucky. They discuss red crown rot of soybeans. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-04-22-0041-DG https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-ag-s-25.pdf https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13790 https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/red-crown-rot-map How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host)and Bradley, C. (Interviewee). S4:E28 (Podcast). A Scarlet Plague: Red Crown Rot of Soybean. 7/30/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e28-a-scarlet-plague-red-crown-rot-of-soybean Transcript
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    (S4:E27) Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 2

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    This week Ed interviews Zach Schumm, entomologist with the Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. They discuss Zach's role in diagnostics and stinkbugs. Additional Resources https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/pidc https://npdn.org/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Schumm, Z. (Interviewees). S4:E27 (Podcast). Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 2. 7/16/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e27-smells-like-trouble-a-stinkbug-overview-part-2 Transcipt
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    (S4:E26) Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 1

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    This week Ed interviews Zach Schumm, entomologist with the Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. They discuss Zach's role in diagnostics and stinkbugs. Additional Resources https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/pidc https://npdn.org/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Schumm, Z. (Interviewees). S4:E26 (Podcast). Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 1. 7/9/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e26-smells-like-trouble-a-stinkbug-overview-part-1 Transcript
  • (S4:E25) Taxonomic Tumult: Cercospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 2 artwork
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    (S4:E25) Taxonomic Tumult: Cercospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews a podcast alumni, Dr. Vinson Doyle of Louisiana State University. They discuss the evolution of cercospora taxonomy and how it may relate to soybean diseases. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13261 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10658-020-01969-z https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-12-15-0332-R https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-25-0407-RE How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Doyle, V. (Interviewee). S4:E25 (Podcast). Taxonomic Tumult: Cercospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 2. 7/2/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. '…'
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    (S4:E24) Taxonomic Tumult: Cercospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews a podcast alumni, Dr. Vinson Doyle of Louisiana State University. They discuss the evolution of cercospora taxonomy and how it may relate to soybean diseases. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13261 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10658-020-01969-z https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-12-15-0332-R https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-25-0407-RE How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Doyle, V. (Interviewee). S4:E24 (Podcast). Taxonomic Tumult: Cercospora Species and Soybean Diseases Part 1. 6/25/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.'…'
  • (S4:E23) Tunnels of Terror: Soybean Tentiform Leafminer artwork
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    (S4:E23) Tunnels of Terror: Soybean Tentiform Leafminer

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    In this episode Ed discusses the Soybean tentiform leafminer, an emergent insect pest of soybean, with Dr. Bob Koch of the University of Minnesota. Additional Resources Initial detections in soybean: https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab038 Laboratory rearing methods: https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol57/iss1/9/ Genome and genetic variability among populations: https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkaf021 Development and longevity: https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae059 Distinguishing stages and sexes: https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saae040 Insecticide efficacy: https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae249 Host range and host plant resistance: https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaf098 Extension articles: https://'…'
  • (S4:E22) Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn artwork
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    (S4:E22) Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn

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    In this episode Ed interviews Devin Radosevich, Ph.D. Student at Iowa State University. They discuss Devin's work, in the Gassmann lab, with short stature corn and insect pests. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Radosevich, D. (Interviewees). S4:E22 (Podcast). Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn. 6/4/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e22-crawlers-of-compact-corn-insect-pests-and-short-stature-corn Transcript
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    (S4:E21) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 3

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    In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629 https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ppa.13002 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139315300135?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=91f05c443bd3ad00 How to cite'…'
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    (S4:E20) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 2

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    In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629 https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ppa.13002 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139315300135?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=91f05c443bd3ad00 How to cite'…'
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    (S4:E19) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 1

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    In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629 https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ppa.13002 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139315300135?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=91f05c443bd3ad00 How to cite'…'
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    (S4:E18) Beech Leaf Destroyer: A Beech Leaf Disease Overview

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    In this episode Ed interviews "Dr. Fear" herself, Dr. Carrie Fearer of Virginia Tech University. They discuss Beech leaf disease and what is known so far about this disease. Additional Resources https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/about/conservation/publications https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/delivering-mission/sustain/beech-leaf-disease-emerging-forest-threat-eastern-us https://extension.psu.edu/guide-to-beech-leaf-disease-for-the-public https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/64592 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/efp.12488 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/efp.12725 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37797062/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski,'…'
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    (S4:E16) Six -Legged Siege: Row Crop Insects and Management with Bt Part 1

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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Chris DiFonzo of Michigan State University. They discuss some of the work Chris has done throughout her career including soybean aphid, west bean cutworm and the handy Bt trait table. Additional Resources https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17849878/ https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/10/1/27/5558144 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17349112/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26470169/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373379481_Western_bean_cutworm_Lepidoptera_Noctuidae_feeding_and_development_on_industrial_hemp_in_the_laboratory_and_field https://www.haifa-group.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/BC22010-Page11-13.pdf How to cite the podcast: Zaworsk'…'
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    (S3:E41) Seeds of Terror!: Spinach Seed Production Pathogens Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lindsey du Toit of Washington State University. They discuss the work of Lindsey's lab with pathogens affecting vegetable seed production, focusing in on fusarium wilt of spinach Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-03-22-0107-R https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shvyBXmGuoU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIYnsh8863M How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and du Toit, L. (Interviewee). S3:E41 (Podcast). Seeds of Terror!: Spinach Seed Production Pathogens Part 2. 12/11/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e41-seeds-of-terror-spinach-seed-production-pathogens-p'…'
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    (S3:E40) Seeds of Terror!: Spinach Seed Production Pathogens Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Tavis Faske of the University of Arkansas. The two give an overview of southern rust on corn and what work has been done recently on the pathogen. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PDIS-06-20-1247-RE https://corn.ipmpipe.org/southerncornrust/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Faske, T. (Interviewee). S3:E36 (Podcast). Traveling Terror!: Southern Rust of Corn Part 1. 10/16/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e36-traveling-terror-southern-rust-of-corn-part-1 Transcript
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    In this episode Ed interviews the executive director of the IR4 project Dr. Jerry Baron. They discuss the mission, history and future of the IR4 project and how it helps specialty crop growers produce crops. Additional Resources https://www.ir4project.org/ https://ir4friends.org/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and (Interviewee). S3:E34 (Podcast). Specialty Crop Crusaders: An Overview of the IR4 Project Part 1. 10/2/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e34-specialty-crop-crusaders-an-overview-of-the-ir4-project-part-1 Transcript
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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Will Rutter of the USDA vegetable laboratory on Charleston South Carolina. They discuss root knot nematode (RKN) and what has been learned about this damaging pest over the years. Additional Resources https://www.findmenematode.org/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35316614/ https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-09-22-2228-RE https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33599516/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Rutter, W. (Interviewee). S3:E32 (Podcast). (S3:E32) Sweet Potato Stranglers: An Overview of Root Knot Nematode Part 1. 09/11/2024. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e32-sweet-potato-st'…'
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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Kathy Lawrence of Auburn University. They discuss reniform nematode and the advancements made over the years in management tactics. Additional Resources https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36880012/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23833324/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Lawrence, K. (Interviewee). S3:E31 (Podcast). Kidney Shaped Creatures- Reniform Nematode on Cotton. 9/4/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/kidney-shaped-creatures-reniform-nematode-on-cotton Transcript
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    In this podcast Ed Takes a back seat as the podcast is taken over by the ISU integrated pest management (IPM)interns. The interns were tasked to pick a topic and interviewee. They contacted Dr. Matt Helmers of Iowa State University and asked to interview him on his work with agricultural drainage systems Additional Resources https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-019-0393-0 https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Whole-Farm-Conservation-Best-Practices-Manual https://transformingdrainage.org/ How to cite the podcast: Mueller, R., Thompson, A., Zaworski, E. (Hosts) and Helmers, M. (Interviewee). S3:E30 (Podcast). Lack of Drainage Draining Your Crops!?: Intern Takeover!!!. 7/31/2024. I'…'
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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora and Dr. Emile Gluck-Thaler. They discuss the idea of massive mobile elements (starships) within a fungal genome. Additional Resources Starships are active eukaryotic transposable elements mobilized by a new family of tyrosine recombinases Systematic identification of cargo-mobilizing genetic elements reveals new dimensions of eukaryotic diversity How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Gluck-Thaler, E. and Lopez-Nicora, H. (Interviewees). S3:E27 (Podcast). Beam Me Up!: Giant Starship Elements and Fungal Genomes Part 1. 6/26/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e27-beam-me-up-gia'…'
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    Title: (S3:E25) Castle Defense: A Deeper Understanding of Tar spot of Corn Part 1 In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Mathew Helm of the USDA-ARS. The discuss Matt's work on P. maydis, looking at what makes the pathogen tick and how it gets past the corn plant's defenses. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHYTO-01-24-0037-R https://helm63.wixsite.com/website?_ga=2.171662944.1793805240.1715352898-2008700694.1713370106 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Helm, M. (Interviewee). S3:E25 (Podcast). Castle Defense: A Deeper Understanding of Tar spot of Corn Part 1. 6/13/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsy'…'
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    In this episode Ed speaks with Dr. Tim Widmer of the USDA-ARS. They discuss overseas biological testing labs (OBCLs) and how they are working to keep damage from invasive pests to a minimum. Additional Resources https://www.ars.usda.gov/office-of-international-research-engagement-and-cooperation/overseas-biological-control-obcl-highlights/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Widmer, T.(Interviewee). S2:E24 (Podcast). Nature's Defenders Against Invasive Nightmares: Overseas Biological Testing Facilities. 6/5/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e24-stopping-the-invasion-of-invasive-species-overseas-biological-testing-faci'…'
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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Frederic Miller of the Morton Arboretum. They discuss the periodical cicada emergence of 2024. Additional Resources https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2024-magicicada-broods-xiii-and-xix https://cicadasafari.org/ https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/periodical-cicadas/ https://cicadas.uconn.edu/general_information/ https://cicadas.uconn.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Miller, F. (Interviewee). S3:E22 (Podcast). Return of the Forest Horde: Periodical Cicadas Part 1. 5/29/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e22-return-of-the-forest-horde-pe'…'
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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Frederic Miller of the Morton Arboretum. They discuss the periodical cicada emergence of 2024. Additional Resources https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2024-magicicada-broods-xiii-and-xix https://cicadasafari.org/ https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/periodical-cicadas/ https://cicadas.uconn.edu/general_information/ https://cicadas.uconn.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Miller, F. (Interviewee). S3:E23 (Podcast). Return of the Forest Horde: Periodical Cicadas Part 2. 6/5/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e23-return-of-the-forest-horde-per'…'
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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Aaron Gassmann of Iowa State University. They discuss Aaron's recent review publication of Bt use for insect management in row crops. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Gassmann, A. (Interviewee). S3:E21 (Podcast). Beating Insects With BT Part 2. 5/22/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e21-beating-insects-with-bt-part-2 Transcript
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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Aaron Gassmann of Iowa State University. They discuss Aaron's recent review publication of Bt use for insect management in row crops. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Gassmann, A. (Interviewee). S3:E20(Podcast). Beating Insects With Bt Part 1. 5/15/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e20-beating-insects-with-bt-part-1 Transcipt
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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr Eric Johnson of the USDA ARS. They discuss the work Eric has been involved with trying to identify possible biocontrol agents for controlling corn tar spot. Additional Resources https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/6/1550 https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/ars-wired/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Johnson, E. (Interviewee). S3:E18 (Podcast). Controlling The Diabolical With A Biological: Potential Corn Tar Spot Biocontrols. 4/24/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e18-controlling-the-diabolical-with-a-biological-potential-corn-tar-spot-biocontrols Transcript
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    In this episode Ed interviews Washington State University's professor and viticulture extension specialist Dr. Michelle Moyer. They talk grape production and how grape disease management is evolving over time. Additional Resources https://wine.wsu.edu/extension/ https://framenetworks.wsu.edu/ https://vitisgen3.umn.edu/ https://graperesearch.org/ https://www.washingtonwine.org/research-innovation/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Moyer, M. (Interviewee). S2:E31 (Podcast). Pathogens sneaking around your vines!? Act now and protect the wine! (Part 2). 9/27/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e31-pathogens-sneaking-aro'…'
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    In this episode Ed interviews Washington State University's professor and viticulture extension specialist Dr. Michelle Moyer. They talk grape production and how grape disease management is evolving over time. Additional Resources https://wine.wsu.edu/extension/ https://framenetworks.wsu.edu/ https://vitisgen3.umn.edu/ https://graperesearch.org/ https://www.washingtonwine.org/research-innovation/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Moyer, M. (Interviewee). S2:E30 (Podcast). Pathogens sneaking around your vines!? Act now and protect the wine! (Part 1). 9/27/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e30-pathogens-sneaking-aro'…'
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    In this episode Ed Interviews Dr. Jennifer Juzwik of the Northern Research station with the U.S. Forest service. They discuss the complicated disease of oak trees; oak wilt. Additional Resources Story map https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/pdf/10.1094/PDIS-12-10-0944 https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.phyto.45.062806.094406 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Juzwik, J.(Interviewee). S2:E28 (Podcast). What To Do When Oak Wilt Haunts Your Forest (Part 1). 9/13/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e28-what-to-do-when-oak-wilt-haunts-your-forest-part-1 Transcript Discussion topic timestamps [04:55] - Oak wilt'…'
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    In this episode Ed interview Dr. Julie Pasche of North Dakota State University. They discuss potatoes and some of the disease caused by Alternaria species. Additional Resources https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261219421003252 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Pasche, J. (Interviewee). S2:E25 (Podcast). Don't Let Disease Blight Your Days: Potato Diseases Caused by Alternaria. 8/16/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e25-dont-let-disease-blight-your-days-potato-diseases-caused-by-alternaria Transcript
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    In this Episode Ed interviews Dr Julie Peterson from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. They discussed the insect pest the Western Bean Cutworm. Additional Resources https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/9/1/1/4781597 https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/9/1/1/4781597 https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/112/6/2915/5557745 https://lubbock.tamu.edu/files/2022/02/BtTraitTable-March2022.pdf https://entomology.unl.edu/agroecosystems/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Peterson, J. (Interviewee). S2:E24(Podcast). Slashing a Trail Eastward: A Western Bean Cutworm Overview. 7/5/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e24-slashing'…'
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    (S2:E20) Ear Worms, Raccoons and Smut Oh My!: An overview of Sweet Corn and Common Pests

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    (S2:E18) Kombating Fungi on Melon with KASP: Cucurbit Downey Mildew (CDM)

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    (S2:E17) Grabbing the Beetle by the Horns: An overview of Asian Longhorn Beetle

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Dave Coyle of Clemson University. They discuss the invasive insect Asian longhorn beetle and share insights on dealing with a new invasive pest. Additional Resources https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/12/1/10/6166961 https://academic.oup.com/ae/article/68/4/32/6964955 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Coyle, D. (Interviewee). S2:E17 (Podcast). Grabbing the Beetle by the Horns: An overview of Asian Longhorn Beetle. 5/3/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e17-grabbing-the-beetle-by-the-horns-an-overview-of-asian-longhorn-beetle Transcript
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    (S2:E16) What is SNIRT and Why is it Bad News for Soybean Growers?: An Overview of Soybean Cyst Nematode

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    (S2:E15) Beetles Trying to Swarm Your Hops?: WSDA Japanese Beetle Eradication Program

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Sven-Erik Spichiger from the Washington State Department of Ag. Ed and Sven discuss the active Japanese Beetle eradication program and how the situation differs from the typical treatment of Japanese beetles in the Easter U.S. Additional Resources https://agr.wa.gov/ https://agr.wa.gov/departments/insects-pests-and-weeds https://agr.wa.gov/departments/insects-pests-and-weeds/insects/japanese-beetle 800-443-6684 -More info about Japanese beetle How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Spichiger, S.(Interviewee). S2:E15 (Podcast). Beetles Trying to Swarm Your Hops?: WSDA Japanese Beetle Eradication Program. 4/12/2023. In I See Dead Plants. Crop'…'
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    (S1:E19) Mixing it Up: How Extended Crop Rotation Effects Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome

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    S1:E19 Mixing it Up: How Extended Crop Rotation Effects Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, Ed Interviews Dr. Leonor Leandro of Iowa State University. In this episode they discuss the publication; Cropping System Diversification Reduces Severity and Incidence of Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome Caused by Fusarium virguliforme Additional Resources https://practicalfarmers.org/ https://www.iasoybeans.com/ https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/ How to cite the podcast Zaworski, E. (Host) and Leandro, L. (Interviewee). Mixing it Up: How Extended Crop Rotation Effects Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome S1:E19 (Podcast). 08-24-22. In '…'
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    (S1:E18) Fungi Fight Back! Fungicide resistance in Crop Diseases

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, Ed Interviews Dr. Carl Bradley of the University of Kentucky. In this episode, they discuss how fungicide resistance is occurring in agriculture, what the effects are, and what we should do about it. Additional Resources Fungicide efficacy guide https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/fungicide-efficacy-for-control-of-soybean-foliar-diseases Frogeye leaf spot https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/frogeye-leaf-spot-of-soybean Fungicide resistance FAQ https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/fungicide-resistance-in-field-crops-faqs Take action https://iwilltakeaction.com/uploads/files/57229-17-ta-knowyourdiseaserisk'…'
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    (S1:E17) The Robigalia and the Wrath of Robigus: An Overview of Stem Rust on Wheat

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, Ed Interviews Dr. Marty Draper of Kansas State University. In this episode they discuss a disease of historical significance that is on the rise again; Wheat stem rust Additional Resources https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/disandpath/fungalbasidio/pdlessons/Pages/StemRust.aspx https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-019-0294-9 https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-018-0013-y https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12927-7 How to cite the podcast Zaworski, E. (Host) and Draper, M. (Interviewee). The Robigalia and the Wrath of Robigus: An Overview of Stem Rust on Wheat: An Overview of Stem Rust on Wheat S1:E17 (Podcast). Date. In I See '…'