I See Dead Plants

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  • (S5:E14) What's Lurking in the Lettuce? artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Jul 22, 2026

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

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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 Plant Pathology 09:56 Understanding Enteric Human Pathogens 11:46 Overview of Current Research in Food Safety 16:37 The Role of Salmonella in Agriculture 22:01 Interaction Between Plant Pathogens a'…'
  • (S1:E3): Gettin' Fungicide All Up in My Canopy artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Jul 28, 2021

    (S1:E3): Gettin' Fungicide All Up in My Canopy

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski speaks with Dr. Andrew Penney, a former PhD. student at Iowa State University who now works with Bayer Crop Sciences as a Technical Agronomist. Andrew shares his past experiences as a student working to understand different fungicide application technologies and how they affect overall yield. He also explains his research findings from his publication called "Comparison of aerial and ground sprayer fungicide application technologies on canopy coverage, disease severity, lodging, and yield of corn". Additional Resources Meta-analysis of yield response of foliar fungicide-treated hybrid corn in the United States an'…'
  • (S5:E12) Seeing the Unseen: New Technologies for Studying Plant-Parasitic Nematodes artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Jun 17, 2026

    (S5:E12) Seeing the Unseen: New Technologies for Studying Plant-Parasitic Nematodes

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Sebastian Eves-van den Akker of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. They discuss how Sebastian and his lab are using tech such a machine learning and 3d printing to gather data regarding plant parasitic nematodes. Additional Resources List of Contributors: Siyuan Wei, Jie Zhou, Olaf Prosper Kranse, Unnati Sonawala, Gang Sun, Ziyang He, Beatrice Senatori, Clement Pellegrin, Andrea Díaz-Tendero Bravo, Roberta Healey, Victor Hugo Moura de Souza, Vincent C.T. Hanlon, George Harpum, Tithira Wijayathilake, Adela Gaja Jezierska-Suwinska, Anika Damm, Kerry VerMeulen, Thomas Baum, Lida Derevnina, Ji Zhou, Sebastian Eves-van den Akker. Time Stamp'…'
  • (S5:E11) Attack of the Spray Drones! Part 2 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Jun 10, 2026

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

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    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 https://sprayers101.com/about/ Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Spray Drones and Pesticide Applications 00:55 Who Operates the Drones? 01:17 Challenges of Pesticide Application with Drones 11:10 Practical Applications and Future of Drone Technology 14:37 The Evolution of Drone Technology in Agriculture 19:01 Challenges and Limitations of Drone Spraying 25:05 Cost vs. Efficiency: The Drone Dilemma 30:04 Future Prospects of Spray Drones 36:58 Key Takeaways for Farmers on Drone Usage 44:08 outro with logo.mp4 Z'…'
    CCA CEU Quiz
  • (S5:E10) Attack of the Spray Drones! Part 1 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Jun 3, 2026

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

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    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 https://sprayers101.com/about/ Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Spray Drones and Pesticide Applications 02:21 Tom Wolf's Journey into Plant Sciences 10:28 Understanding Drones: Basics and Types 14:24 The Evolving Drone Market and Manufacturers 18:32 The Technological Advancements in Spray Drones 19:41 The Evolution of Drone Design and Functionality 23:54 Understanding Swath Width and Its Variables 26:32 Challenges in Standardizing Drone Operations 31:44 Understanding the Complexity of Drone Applications '…'
    CCA CEU Quiz
  • (S5:E9) Nematode Allies: Exploring Entomopathogenic Nematodes artwork
    I See Dead Plants • May 27, 2026

    (S5:E9) Nematode Allies: Exploring Entomopathogenic Nematodes

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    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 https://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publication/?seqNo115=411611 Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Entomopathogenic Nematodes 03:21 Life Cycle and Mechanism of Action 06:19 Host Specificity and Target Insects 09:15 Applications in Agriculture 12:04 Production and Formulation of Nematodes 14:55 Cost and Economic Considerations 17:37 Future of Entomopathogenic Nematodes 20:37 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts 28:53 outro with logo Zaworski, E. (Host) and Shapiro-Ilan, D. (Interviewee). S5:E9 (Po'…'
  • (S5:E8) Frog Eye-PM: Predictive Modeling Part 2 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • May 20, 2026

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

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    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 library of plant disease predictive models. Additional Resources https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-46975-z#Sec14 https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/horttech/27/5/article-p710.xml https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/news/new-crop-risk-tool-enhances-disease-management-decisions Time Stamps 00:00 Understanding Machine Learning Models 03:23 Choosing the Right Model for the Project 06:13 Metrics for Model Evaluation 08:48 Challenges in Data Collection and Standardization 11:38 Insigh'…'
    CCA CEU Quiz
  • (S5:E7) Frog Eye-PM: Predictive Modeling Part 1 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • May 13, 2026

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

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    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 library of plant disease predictive models. Additional Resources https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-46975-z#Sec14 https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/horttech/27/5/article-p710.xml https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/news/new-crop-risk-tool-enhances-disease-management-decisions Time Stamps 00:44 Introduction to Jose's Academic Journey 03:13 The Path to Plant Pathology 13:45 Understanding Frog Eye Leaf Spot 18:55 Management Strategies for Frog Eye Leaf Spot 21:51 Fungicide Res'…'
    CCA CEU Quiz
  • (S5:E6) Dr. Banana vs. Tropical Race 4 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Apr 15, 2026

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

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    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 https://www.keygene.com/banana-research-and-breeding-keygene/ https://linktr.ee/DrBananaGarcia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhPEErJnErU Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Bananas and Fernando's Journey 00:42 Introductions 03:28 The Fascinating World of Bananas 06:12 KeyGene and Banana Breeding Innovations 09:07 Understanding Panama Disease and Its History 12:09 The Impact of Fusarium Wilt on Banana Cultivation 15:00 Banana Propagation and Monoculture Risks 18:17 Challenges in Banana Productio'…'
  • (S5:E5) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 2 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Mar 25, 2026

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

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    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 and preserve their legacy. Additional Resources https://www.gatheringgrowth.org/ https://www.americanforests.org/champion-trees/ https://nationalchampiontree.org https://soundcloud.com/user-954267106 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to Gathering Growth Foundation (01:12) Adventures in Tree Photography (15:02) The Importance of Documenting Trees (25:05) Future Projects and Aspirations (35:03) Engaging the Public with Tree Awareness Zaworski, E. (Host) and Kelley, B. (Interviewee).'…'
  • (S5:E4) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 1 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Mar 18, 2026

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

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    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 and preserve their legacy. Additional Resources https://www.gatheringgrowth.org/ https://www.americanforests.org/champion-trees/ https://nationalchampiontree.org https://soundcloud.com/user-954267106 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to I See Dead Plants Podcast (01:34) Brian Kelly and the Gathering Growth Foundation (05:32) The Journey from Skateboarding to Tree Photography (12:54) The Importance of Documenting Trees (16:01) Understanding Champion Trees (25:30) The Role of State a'…'
  • (S5:E3) Silent Yield Killer: Soybean Cyst Nematode and the SCN Coalition artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Mar 11, 2026

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

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    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 threat. Additional Resources https://www.thescncoalition.com/ Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to the ICDeadPlants Podcast (05:57) Understanding Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) (12:08) The Impact of SCN in North Dakota (17:59) The SCN Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership (23:58) Reviving the SCN Coalition and Its Strategies (31:18) Building Partnerships for Agricultural Success (41:06) Advice for Future Public-Private Partnerships (46:09) Recognizing Achievements and Future Directions (51:01) T'…'
  • (S5:E2) When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Mar 4, 2026

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

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    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 Resources https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/citrus-production/disease-identification/citrus-greening-huanglongbing/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424002990 Time Stamps (00:00) Understanding Citrus Greening and Its Impact (03:03) The Role of Alternate Hosts and Landscape Changes (06:03) Geographical Spread of Citrus Greening (09:13) Global Challenges in Citrus Production (11:50) Management Strategies for Citrus Greening (15:03) Innovative Approaches to Pest Manag'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 25, 2026

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

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    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 Resources https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/citrus-production/disease-identification/citrus-greening-huanglongbing/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424002990 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to Citrus Greening and Guest Background (14:03) Understanding the Citrus Industry and Its Challenges (20:07) Innovative Solutions in Citrus Growing (25:34) Challenges in Citrus Production (31:14) Understanding Citrus Greening (39:42) The Role of Psyllids in Citrus Health Za'…'
  • (S4:E45) Blights Get Sick Too: Chestnut Blight and Hypovirulence artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Dec 31, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 24, 2025

    (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'…'
  • (S1:E2): Army of Fatherless Clones: Soybean Aphid Decision Making - Part 2 artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Jul 28, 2021

    (S1:E2): Army of Fatherless Clones: Soybean Aphid Decision Making - Part 2

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski continues the conversation with entomologist Ashley Dean about her article on soybean aphid called "Developing a decision‐making framework for insect pest management: a case study using Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae)". Additional Resources Soybean Aphid Field Guide from the North Central Soybean Research Program. Soybean Aphid Resources from the Soybean Research and Information Network. Soybean Aphid Informational YouTube Video (26 minutes) from Iowa State University. Biology of the Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the United States by Tilmon et al. 2011. Management Recommendations f'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 17, 2025

    (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
    I See Dead Plants • Dec 3, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Nov 26, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Nov 12, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Nov 5, 2025

    (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'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 28, 2021

    (S1:E1): Army of Fatherless Clones: Soybean Aphid Decision Making - Part 1

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski speaks with Ashley Dean, an Education Extension Specialist at Iowa State University. They break down the importance of Integrated Pest Management or IPM, for determining the next steps when dealing with an insect infestation. Ashley shares insights from her article called "Developing a decision‐making framework for insect pest management: a case study using Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae)". Additional Resources Soybean Aphid Field Guide from the North Central Soybean Research Program. Soybean Aphid Resources from the Soybean Research and Information Network. Soybean Aphid Informational YouTube Video (26 min'…'
  • (S4:E38) Blightmare on Stem Street: Alfalfa Bacterial Stem Blight artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Oct 22, 2025

    (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
    I See Dead Plants • Oct 8, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 1, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 24, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 17, 2025

    (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.
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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 10, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 3, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Aug 27, 2025

    (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
    I See Dead Plants • Aug 20, 2025

    (S4:E30) Drowned in Dread: Phytophthora capsici

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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'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 30, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 16, 2025

    (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
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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 2, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 25, 2025

    (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.'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 18, 2025

    (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://'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 11, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • May 21, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • May 14, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • May 7, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 30, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 16, 2025

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 9, 2025

    (S4:E15) Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights: Unraveling the Unknown in Academia Part 2

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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Sean Toporek of South Dakota State University. The discuss Sean's experience as a new faculty member starting a program from scratch. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Toporek, S. (Interviewee). S4:E15 (Podcast). Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights: Unraveling the Unknown in Academia Part 2. 4/9/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e15-petrifying-pathogens-and-faculty-frights-unraveling-the-unknown-in-academia-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 2, 2025

    (S4:E14) Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights: Unraveling the Unknown in Academia Part 1

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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Sean Toporek of South Dakota State University. The discuss Sean's experience as a new faculty member starting a program from scratch. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Toporek, S. (Interviewee). S4:E14 (Podcast). Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights: Unraveling the Unknown in Academia Part 1. 4/2/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e14-petrifying-pathogens-and-faculty-frights-unraveling-the-unknown-in-academia-part-1 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 26, 2025

    (S4:E13) Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and Predictive Modeling Part 2

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    In this episode Ed Talks with Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon's work in disease forecasting and predictive modeling. Additional Resources https://badgercropdoc.com/ https://ipcm.wisc.edu/apps/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S4:E13 (Podcast). Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and Predictive Modeling Part 2. 3/26/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e13-prophecy-of-plague-plant-diseases-and-predictive-modeling-part-2 Transcripts
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 19, 2025

    (S4:E12) Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and Predictive Modeling Part 1

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    In this episode Ed Talks with Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon's work in disease forecasting and predictive modeling. Additional Resources https://badgercropdoc.com/ https://ipcm.wisc.edu/apps/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S4:E12 (Podcast). Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and Predictive Modeling Part 1. 3/19/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e12-prophecy-of-plague-plant-diseases-and-predictive-modeling-part-1 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 12, 2025

    (S4:E11) Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the Southern Pine Beetle Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Dave Coyle from Clemson University in South Carolina. They discuss the ongoing problem of southern pine beetle destruction of pine plantations. Additional Resources https://spb.clemson.edu/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev2_042840.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112724001828 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112715002017?via%3Dihub https://academic.oup.com/jof/article/113/5/454/4599701 https://www.ncforestservice.gov/forest_health/fh_spbpp.htm How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and (Interviewee). S4:E11 (Podcast). Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the Southern Pine B'…'
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    (S4:E10) Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the Southern Pine Beetle Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Dave Coyle from Clemson University in South Carolina. They discuss the ongoing problem of southern pine beetle destruction of pine plantations. Additional Resources https://spb.clemson.edu/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev2_042840.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112724001828 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112715002017?via%3Dihub https://academic.oup.com/jof/article/113/5/454/4599701 https://www.ncforestservice.gov/forest_health/fh_spbpp.htm How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and (Interviewee). S4:E10 (Podcast). Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the Southern Pine B'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 26, 2025

    (S4:E9) Fields Flooded with Fear: An Overview of Rice Billbug Part 3

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chase Floyd of the University of Missouri and Dr. Nick Bateman of the University of Arkansas. They discuss the rice billbug which has become an issue with furrow irrigated rice Additional Resources https://www.proquest.com/docview/2779802471?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true&sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=aaesser#page=86 https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1208&context=aaesser How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Floyd, C. and Bateman, N. (Interviewees). S4:E9 (Podcast). Fields Flooded with Fear: An'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 19, 2025

    (S4:E8) Fields Flooded with Fear: An Overview of Rice Billbug Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chase Floyd of the University of Missouri and Dr. Nick Bateman of the University of Arkansas. They discuss the rice billbug which has become an issue with furrow irrigated rice Additional Resources https://www.proquest.com/docview/2779802471?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true&sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=aaesser#page=86 https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1208&context=aaesser How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Floyd, C. and Bateman, N. (Interviewees). S4:E8 (Podcast). Fields Flooded with Fear: An'…'
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    (S4:E7) Fields Flooded with Fear: An Overview of Rice Billbug Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chase Floyd of the University of Missouri and Dr. Nick Bateman of the University of Arkansas. They discuss the rice billbug which has become an issue with furrow irrigated rice. Additional Resources https://www.proquest.com/docview/2779802471?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true&sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=aaesser#page=86 https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1208&context=aaesser How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Floyd, C. and Bateman, N. (Interviewees). S4:E7 (Podcast). Fields Flooded with Fear: A'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 5, 2025

    (S4:E6) Nematode Nightmare: The Worldwide Impact of Pine Wilt Disease Part 2

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    In this episode Ed Taks with Dr. Mathew Back of Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom, Dr. Luís Bonifácio and Dr. Maria de Lurdes Inácio of Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV) in Portugal and Dr. Manuel Galvão de Melo e Mota of Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias in Portugal. They discuss the worldwide impacts of pine wilt disease (PWD) and the issues that have arisen in Portugal due to this complex system. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ppa.13875 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M.A., Bonifcaio, L., Inacio, M.L. and Mota, M. (Interviewees). S4:E6 (Podcast). Nematode Ni'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 29, 2025

    (S4:E5) Nematode Nightmare: The Worldwide Impact of Pine Wilt Disease Part 1

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    In this episode Ed Taks with Dr. Mathew Back of Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom, Dr. Luís Bonifácio and Dr. Maria de Lurdes Inácio of Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV) in Portugal and Dr. Manuel Galvão de Melo e Mota of Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias in Portugal. They discuss the worldwide impacts of pine wilt disease (PWD) and the issues that have arisen in Portugal due to this complex system. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ppa.13875 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M.A., Bonifcaio, L., Inacio, M.L. and Mota, M. (Interviewees). S4:E5 (Podcast). Nematode Ni'…'
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    (S4:E4) Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon's work with Mycotoxins found in corn silage. Additional Resources https://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2018/09/what-to-expect-from-stalk-rot-and-mycotoxins-in-severely-diseased-and-damaged-corn/ https://badgercropdoc.com/2024/08/26/disease-and-mycotoxin-considerations-for-corn-silage-harvest-in-wisconsin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8m-Fvo4U4 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S4:E4 (Podcast). Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 2. 1/22/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e45-bunke'…'
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    (S4:E3) Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon's work with Mycotoxins found in corn silage. Additional Resources https://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2018/09/what-to-expect-from-stalk-rot-and-mycotoxins-in-severely-diseased-and-damaged-corn/ https://badgercropdoc.com/2024/08/26/disease-and-mycotoxin-considerations-for-corn-silage-harvest-in-wisconsin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8m-Fvo4U4 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S4:E3(Podcast). Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 1. 1/15/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e44-bunker'…'
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    (S4:E2) The Rusted Brew: Re-Visiting Coffee Rust Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Cathie Aime of the Aime lab at Purdue University. They discuss the work of the Aime lab overall and talk about current advances in coffee rust research. Additional Resources https://ag.purdue.edu/department/btny/herbaria/arthur/index.html https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11557-018-1434-1 https://www.aime-lab.com/coffee-leaf-rust https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-06-21-0255-R https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/2/189 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03235408.2021.1983385 https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PDIS-09-23-1869-PDN How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Aime, C. (Interviewee). S'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 2, 2025

    (S4:E1) The Rusted Brew: Re-Visiting Coffee Rust Part 1

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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 11, 2024

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 4, 2024

    (S3:E40) Seeds of Terror!: Spinach Seed Production Pathogens Part 1

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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:E40 (Podcast). Seeds of Terror!: Spinach Seed Production Pathogens Part 1. 12/4/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e40-seeds-of-terror-spinach-seed-production-pathogens-pa'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Nov 13, 2024

    (S3:E39) Agents of Dread: Corn Stunt Disease and The Corn Leafhopper Part 2

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    I See Dead Plants • Nov 6, 2024

    (S3:E38) Agents of Dread: Corn Stunt Disease and The Corn Leafhopper Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Ashleigh Faris and Dr. Maira Rodrigues Duffeck of Oklahoma State University. The discussion the re-emergence of corn stunt disease in 2024. Additional Resources https://extension.okstate.edu/e-pest-alerts/2024/corn-leafhopper-leads-to-corn-stunt-outbreak-across-oklahoma-aug-12-2024.html https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/10/778 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSJtq7FL9Qg https://cdn-de.agrilife.org/extension/departments/ento/ento-pu-229/publications/files/corn-leafhopper-and-the-red-stunt-disease-complex.pdf How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Duffeck, M. and Faris, A. (Interviewees). S3:E38 (Podcast). Agents of Dread: Corn Stunt Disease and T'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 23, 2024

    (S3:E37) Traveling Terror!: Southern Rust of Corn Part 2

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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:E37 (Podcast). Traveling Terror!: Southern Rust of Corn Part 2. 10/23/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e37-traveling-terror-southern-rust-of-corn-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 16, 2024

    (S3:E36) Traveling Terror!: Southern Rust of Corn 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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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 9, 2024

    (S3:E35) Specialty Crop Crusaders: An Overview of the IR4 Project Part 2

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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:E35 (Podcast). Specialty Crop Crusaders: An Overview of the IR4 Project Part 2. 10/9/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e35-specialty-crop-crusaders-an-overview-of-the-ir4-project-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 2, 2024

    (S3:E34) Specialty Crop Crusaders: An Overview of the IR4 Project Part 1

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 18, 2024

    (S3:E33) Sweet Potato Stranglers: An Overview of Root Knot Nematode Part 2

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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://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:E33 (Podcast). Sweet Potato Stranglers: An Overview of Root Knot Nematode Part 2. 09/11/2024. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e33-sweet-potato-stranglers-an-overview-of-root-knot-nematod'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 11, 2024

    (S3:E32) Sweet Potato Stranglers: An Overview of Root Knot Nematode Part 1

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 4, 2024

    (S3:E31) Kidney Shaped Creatures- Reniform Nematode on Cotton

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 31, 2024

    (S3:E30) Lack of Drainage Draining Your Crops!?: Intern Takeover!!!

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 10, 2024

    (S3:E29) What is Integrated Pest Management Revisited: Insights from My Mom

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    In this episode Ed interviews his mother Barbara Zaworski and aunt Linda Goltz. They discuss their knowledge of pest management and what they think of some of the topics we've covered on I See Dead Plants Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Goltz, L. and Zaworski, B. (Interviewees). S2:E29 (Podcast). What is Integrated Pest Management Revisited: Insights from My Mom. 7/10/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e29-what-is-integrated-pest-management-revisited-insights-from-my-mom Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 3, 2024

    (S3:E28) Beam Me Up!: Giant Starship Elements and Fungal Genomes Part 2

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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:E28 (Podcast). Beam Me Up!: Giant Starship Elements and Fungal Genomes Part 2. 7/3/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e28-beam-me-up-gian'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 26, 2024

    (S3:E27) Beam Me Up!: Giant Starship Elements and Fungal Genomes Part 1

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 19, 2024

    (S3:E26) Castle Defense: A Deeper Understanding of Tar spot of Corn Part 2

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    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:E26 (Podcast). Castle Defense: A Deeper Understanding of Tar spot of Corn Part 2. 6/13/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e26-castle-defense-a-deeper-understanding-of-tar-spot-of-corn-part-'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 13, 2024

    (S3:E25) Castle Defense: A Deeper Understanding of Tar spot of Corn Part 1

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 5, 2024

    (S3:E24) Nature's Defenders Against Invasive Nightmares: Overseas Biological Testing Facilities

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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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    I See Dead Plants • May 29, 2024

    (S3:E22) Return of the Forest Horde: Periodical Cicadas Part 1

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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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    I See Dead Plants • May 29, 2024

    (S3:E23) Return of the Forest Horde: Periodical Cicadas Part 2

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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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    I See Dead Plants • May 22, 2024

    (S3:E21) Beating Insects With BT Part 2

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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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    I See Dead Plants • May 15, 2024

    (S3:E20) Beating Insects With Bt Part 1

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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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    I See Dead Plants • May 1, 2024

    (S3:E19) Don't Let Pesticides Creep Away: Lessons Learned About Off-Target Movement

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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 24, 2024

    (S3:E18) Controlling The Diabolical With A Biological: Potential Corn Tar Spot Biocontrols

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 10, 2024

    (S3:E17) Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 3

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    In this three-part podcast Ed interviews recent Ph.D. graduate Dr. Kephas Mphande. They discuss Kephas's research on cucurbits, specifically cucurbit yellow vine disease or CYVD. Additional Resources https://www.cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mphande, K.(Interviewee). S3:E17 (Podcast). Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 3. 4/10/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/title-s3e17-cursed-cucurbits-the-story-of-cyvd-part-3 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 3, 2024

    (S3:E16) Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 2

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    In this three-part podcast Ed interviews recent Ph.D. graduate Dr. Kephas Mphande. They discuss Kephas's research on cucurbits, specifically cucurbit yellow vine disease or CYVD. Additional Resources https://www.cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mphande, K.(Interviewee). S3:E16 (Podcast). Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 2. 4/3/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e16-cursed-cucurbits-the-story-of-cyvd-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 27, 2024

    (S3:E15) Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 1

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    In this three-part podcast Ed interviews recent Ph.D. graduate Dr. Kephas Mphande. They discuss Kephas's research on cucurbits, specifically cucurbit yellow vine disease or CYVD. Additional Resources https://www.cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mphande, K.(Interviewee). S3:E15 (Podcast). Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 1. 3/27/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e15-cursed-cucurbits-the-story-of-cyvd-part-1 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 20, 2024

    (S3:E14) Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 3

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    In this three-part episode Ed take a deep dive into the Southern corn leaf blight epidemic of 1970. Ed interviews Dr. Snook Pataky, Dr. Sung Lim and Dr. Dave Smith. Dr. Snook Pataky is a professor emeritus at University of Illinois and former Monsanto employee. Dr. Sung Lim is former department chair and retired professor from the University of Arkansas plant pathology department. Dr. Dave Smith received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and was formerly employed at Dekalb, Monsanto and Zea Sage. They discuss the epidemic and what it was like to be part of the research that was being done on it. Additional Resources https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/CornBli'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 13, 2024

    (S3:E13) Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 2

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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 6, 2024

    (S3:E12) Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 1

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    In this three-part episode Ed take a deep dive into the Southern corn leaf blight epidemic of 1970. Ed interviews Dr. Snook Pataky, Dr. Sung Lim and Dr. Dave Smith. Dr. Snook Pataky is a professor emeritus at University of Illinois and former Monsanto employee. Dr. Sung Lim is former department chair and retired professor from the University of Arkansas plant pathology department. Dr. Dave Smith received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and was formerly employed at Dekalb, Monsanto and Zea Sage. They discuss the epidemic and what it was like to be part of the research that was being done at the time. Additional Resources https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/C'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 21, 2024

    (S3:E11) Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 2

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    In this two-part podcast Ed speaks with Dr. Alemu Mengistu of the USDA. They discuss soybean charcoal rot and some of the research conducted by Alemu over the years. Additional Resources https://utcrops.com/soybean/diseases/ https://news.utcrops.com/2018/11/charcoal-rot-what-is-it-and-how-to-screen-for-it/ https://news.utcrops.com/2018/09/free-soil-testing-for-pathogens/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mengistu, A. (Interviewee). S2:E11 (Podcast). Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 2. 2/21/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e11-charcoal-rot-chronicles-unveiling-the-t'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 14, 2024

    (S3:E10) Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 1

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    In this two-part podcast Ed speaks with Dr. Alemu Mengistu of the USDA. They discuss soybean charcoal rot and some of the research conducted by Alemu over the years. Additional Resources https://utcrops.com/soybean/diseases/ https://news.utcrops.com/2018/11/charcoal-rot-what-is-it-and-how-to-screen-for-it/ https://news.utcrops.com/2018/09/free-soil-testing-for-pathogens/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Mengistu, A. (Interviewee). S2:E10 (Podcast). Charcoal Rot Chronicles: Unveiling the Terrifying Truth Behind the Soybean Menace Part 1. 2/14/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e10-charcoal-rot-chronicles-unveiling-the-t'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 7, 2024

    (S3:E9) Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 2

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    In this episode Ed Talks with Dr. Alison Robertson of Iowa State University. They Discussed cover crops and corn seedling diseases. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-04-21-0836-RE https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/crops/covercrops https://www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/soil-health/cover-crops-crop-rotation How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Robertson, A. (Interviewee). S3:E9 (Podcast). Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 2. 2/7/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e9-stop-treating-soil-like-dirt-cover-crops-and-corn-disease-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 31, 2024

    (S3:E8) Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 1

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    In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Alison Robertson of Iowa State University. They Discuss cover crops and corn seedling diseases. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-04-21-0836-RE https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/crops/covercrops https://www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/soil-health/cover-crops-crop-rotation How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Robertson, A. (Interviewee). S3:E8 (Podcast). Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt: Cover Crops and Corn Disease Part 1. 1/31/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e8-stop-treating-soil-like-dirt-cover-crops-and-corn-disease-part-1 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 10, 2024

    (S3:E7) Bird Poop Helps to Understand Bird-Crop Relationships

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Daniel Karp of U.C. Davis about his work with Bird and crops. They discuss how birds can act both as pests and as pest control in different scenarios. Additional Resources https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2664.14124 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Karp, D.(Interviewee). S2: E7 (Podcast). Bird Poop Helps to Understand Bird-Crop Relationships. 1/10/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e7-bird-poop-helps-to-understand-bird-crop-relationships Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 27, 2023

    (S3:E6) I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas and Maybe a Few Bugs Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Deb McCullough of Michigan State University. In lieu of the Holidays, they talk Christmas trees and some of the insect pests that can affect them. Additional Resources Christmas Tree Pest Manual (msu.edu) Michigan Christmas Tree Association: https://mcta.org National Christmas Tree Association (realchristmastrees.org) How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and McCullough, D. (Interviewee). S2:E6 (Podcast). I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas and Maybe a Few Bugs Part 2. 12/27/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e6-im-dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-and-maybe-a-few-bugs-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 20, 2023

    (S3:E5) I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas and Maybe a Few Bugs Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Deb McCullough of Michigan State University. In lieu of the Holidays, they talk Christmas trees and some of the insect pests that can affect them. Additional Resources Christmas Tree Pest Manual (msu.edu) Michigan Christmas Tree Association: https://mcta.org National Christmas Tree Association (realchristmastrees.org) How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and McCullough, D. (Interviewee). S2:E5 (Podcast). I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas and Maybe a Few Bugs Part 1. 12/20/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e5-im-dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-and-maybe-a-few-bugs-part-1 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 13, 2023

    (S3:E4) Wheat and Barley Scab? - USWBSI to the Rescue

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    This week Ed Interviews Dr. Darcy Telenko of Purdue University. They talk Fusarium head blight of wheat and the organization helping coordinate research on it, the USWBSI. Additional Resources FHB Impact update FHB overview Fusarium risk tool Optimizing Fungicide Use for Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) and Associated Mycotoxins https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/crops/wheat/wheat-sector-at-a-glance/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Telenko, D. (Interviewee). S3:E4 (Podcast). Wheat and Barley Scab? - USWBSI to the Rescue. 12/13/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e4-wheat-and-barley-scab-uswbsi-to-the-rescue Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 6, 2023

    (S3:E3) Is Beech Bark Disease Worse Than the Big Bad Wolf? Part 2

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Deb McCullough and her graduate student Nick Zoller of Michigan State University. They discuss Beech Bark Disease (BBD) and the work being done to monitor it. Additional Resources https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/files/e2746.pdf How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), McCullough, D. and Zoller, N. (Interviewees). S3:E3 (Podcast). Is Beech Bark Disease Worse Than the Big Bad Wolf? Part 2. 12/6/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/title-s3e3-is-beech-bark-disease-worse-than-the-big-bad-wolf-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Nov 29, 2023

    (S3:E2) Is Beech Bark Disease Worse Than the Big Bad Wolf? Part 1

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Deb McCullough and her graduate student Nick Zoller of Michigan State University. They discuss Beech Bark Disease (BBD) and the work being done to monitor it. Additional Resources https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/files/e2746.pdf How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), McCullough, D. and Zoller, N. (Interviewees). S3:E2 (Podcast). Is Beech Bark Disease Worse Than the Big Bad Wolf? Part 1. 11/29/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e2-is-beech-bark-disease-worse-than-the-big-bad-wolf-part-1 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Nov 22, 2023

    (S3:E1) I'm Thankful for Cranberry Fruit Rot Research

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Leslie Holland of University of Wisconsin Madison. They talk cranberry production, diseases and what they are thankful for this thanksgiving holiday. Additional Resources https://fruit.webhosting.cals.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2011/06/Cranberry-Fruit-Rot-Diseases-in-Wisconsin-1.pdf https://youtu.be/wkQrhSpXPVs?si=lPavNLRldI0YRN44 How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Holland, L. (Interviewee). S3:E1 (Podcast). I'm Thankful for Cranberry Fruit Rot Research. 11/22/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s3e1-im-thankful-for-cranberry-fruit-rot-research Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 20, 2023

    (S2:E32) Season 2 Wrap Up

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    Thanks to all of our listeners! Additional Resources: How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host). S2:E 32 (Podcast). Season 2 Wrap Up. 10/20/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.
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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 4, 2023

    (S2:E31) Pathogens sneaking around your vines!? Act now and protect the wine! (Part 2)

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 27, 2023

    (S2:E30) Pathogens sneaking around your vines!? Act now and protect the wine! (Part 1)

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 20, 2023

    (S2:E29) What To Do When Oak Wilt Haunts Your Forest (Part 2)

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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:E29 (Podcast). What To Do When Oak Wilt Haunts Your Forest (Part 2). 9/13/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e29-what-to-do-when-oak-wilt-haunts-your-forest-part-2 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Sep 13, 2023

    (S2:E28) What To Do When Oak Wilt Haunts Your Forest (Part 1)

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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'…'
  • (S2:E27) Stop Insects From Tarnishing Your Cotton Crop: Bt technology and Cotton Insects artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Sep 6, 2023

    (S2:E27) Stop Insects From Tarnishing Your Cotton Crop: Bt technology and Cotton Insects

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    In this Episode Ed interviews Dr. Scott Graham from Auburn University. They discuss New Bt technology and its uses against cotton thrips and the tarnished plant bug. Additional Resources https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/maximizing-insect-control-in-thryvon-cotton-in-the-southeast/ https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/112/4/1695/5421471 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30137474/ http://alabama-insects.blogspot.com/ https://www.aces.edu/ CCA CEU Quiz Link How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Graham, S. (Interviewee). S2:E27 (Podcast). Stop Insects From Tarnishing Your Cotton Crop: Bt technology and Cotton Insects. 9/6/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protectio'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Aug 30, 2023

    (S2:E26) Keeping Your Heads Scab Free: Fusarium Fungicide Sensitivity Screening

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Alyssa Koehler and Dr. Marty Chilvers. The three discuss Alyssa and Marty's ongoing work on Fusarium Head scab and monitoring for fungicide resistance. Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/fungicide-efficacy-for-control-of-wheat-diseases-filename-2021-04-21-154024.pdf https://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219420303525?via%3Dihub How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host). Koehler, A. and Chilvers, M.(Interviewees). S2:E26 (Podcast). Keeping Your Heads Scab Free: Fusarium Fungicide Sensitivity Screening. 8/30/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https:/'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Aug 16, 2023

    (S2:E25) Don't Let Disease Blight Your Days: Potato Diseases Caused by Alternaria

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Jul 5, 2023

    (S2:E24) Slashing a Trail Eastward: A Western Bean Cutworm Overview

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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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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 21, 2023

    (S2:E23) Yields Being Grabbed by Dead Man's Fingers: Taproot Decline of Soybean

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    In this Episode Ed interviews Dr. Vinson Doyle of Louisiana state University. They discuss an emergent disease of soybean s in the southern United States called taproot decline caused by the fungal pathogen Xylaria necrophora. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Doyle, V.(Interviewee). S2:E23 (Podcast). Yields Being Grabbed by Dead Man's Fingers: Taproot Decline of Soybean. 6/21/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e23-yields-being-grabbed-by-dead-mans-fingers-taproot-decline-of-soybean Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 14, 2023

    (S2:E22) The Emerald Executioner: An Overview of Emerald Ash Borer

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    In this episode Ed interviews Emerald Ash Borer Expert Dr. Cliff Sadof of Purdue University. They discuss the Emerald ash borer and the future of Ash trees nationwide. Additional Resources http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/EAB/ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/hungry-pests/the-threat/emerald-ash-borer/emerald-ash-borer-beetle https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/landscapelab/ https://int.entm.purdue.edu/ext/treecomputer/ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emerald_ash_b/downloads/eab-ash-range-map.pdf How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Sadof, C. (Interviewee). S2:E22 (Podcast). The Emerald Executio'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 7, 2023

    (S2:E21) Sclerotinia minor- Big Impact on Peanuts

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    Ed interviews ISDP podcast Alumnus Travis Faske on Sclerotinia Blight of peanuts. Listen in to learn about peanut production in Arkansas and the challenges that peanut growers face. Additional Resources https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/digital-diagnostics/plant-diseases/sclerotinia-blight.html How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Faske, T (Interviewee). S2:E21 (Podcast). Sclerotinia minor- Big Impact on Peanuts. 6/7/2023. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e21-sclerontinia-minor-big-impact-on-peanuts Transcript
  • (S2:E20) Ear Worms, Raccoons and Smut Oh My!: An overview of Sweet Corn and Common Pests artwork
    I See Dead Plants • May 24, 2023

    (S2:E20) Ear Worms, Raccoons and Smut Oh My!: An overview of Sweet Corn and Common Pests

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    Ed Interviews Iowa State University Commercial Vegetable and Specialty Crop Specialist Dan Fillius on the topic of sweet corn. They discuss sweet corn production and common pests that can plague sweet corn growers. Additional resources: https://mwveguide.org/uploads/pdfs/Sweet-Corn.pdf https://vegedge.umn.edu/weekly-moth-flights/european-corn-borer https://vegedge.umn.edu/weekly-moth-flights/corn-earworm https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/veg/cornearworm/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Fillius, D. (Interviewee). S2:E20 (Podcast). Ear Worms, Raccoons and Smut Oh My!: An overview of Sweet Corn and Common Pests. 5/24/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • May 17, 2023

    (S2:E19) Shedding Light on Spotted Lanternfly

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    In this podcast Ed talks with Emelie Swackhamer of Penn State University. They talk about the emerging insect pest sweeping the Northeastern United States; spotted lanternfly. Additional Resources https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-resources https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/ENTO/ento-494/ento-494.html https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/whats-bugging-you/spotted-lanternfly/spotted-lanternfly-management https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6791401/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Swackhamer, E. (Interviewee). S2:E19 (Podcast). Shedding Light on Spotted Lanternfly. 5/17/23. In I See Dead Plants. Cr'…'
  • (S2:E18) Kombating Fungi on Melon with KASP: Cucurbit Downey Mildew (CDM) artwork
    I See Dead Plants • May 10, 2023

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

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    In this week's Episode Ed interviews Dr. Sean Toporek of South Dakota State University. They discuss the work done by Sean for his Ph.D. Research with cucurbit downey mildew. Additional Resources: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362300801_QTL_Mapping_of_Resistance_to_Pseudoperonospora_Cubensis_Clade_2_Mating_Type_A1_in_Cucumis_Melo_and_Dual-clade_Marker_Development https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369758519_QTL_mapping_of_resistance_to_Pseudoperonospora_cubensis_clade_2_mating_type_A1_in_Cucumis_melo_and_dual-clade_marker_development How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Toporek, S. (Interviewee). S2:E18 (Podcast). Kombating Fungi on Melon with KASP: Cu'…'
  • (S2:E17) Grabbing the Beetle by the Horns: An overview of Asian Longhorn Beetle artwork
    I See Dead Plants • May 3, 2023

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

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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 26, 2023

    (S2:E16) What is SNIRT and Why is it Bad News for Soybean Growers?: An Overview of Soybean Cyst Nematode

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Greg Tylka of Iowa State University and Dr. Dylan Mangel of University Nebraska Lincoln. They discuss Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), the research and programming being used to combat this pest in Iowa and Nebraska. Additional Resources https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/disandpath/nematode/pdlessons/Pages/Soybeancystnematode.aspx https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/an-overview-of-soybean-cyst-nematode https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/gltylka/iowa-state-university-scn-resistant-soybean-variety-trials https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2021/scn-survey-update-and-10th-annual-tode-awards https://cropwatch.unl.edu/plantdisease/soybean/soybean-cyst-nematode '…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 12, 2023

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 5, 2023

    (S2:E14) The MD of the Plant World: UNL Doctor of Plant Health Program

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Jeff Bradshaw of University of Nebraska Lincoln. They discuss a unique program called the doctor of plant health. Additional Resources https://dph.unl.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Bradshaw, J.(Interviewee). S2:E14 (Podcast). The MD of the Plant World: Doctor of Plant Health Program. 4/4/2023. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e14-the-md-of-the-plant-world-unl-doctor-of-plant-health-program Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 29, 2023

    (S2:E13) Real Crop Scouts Ride Dinosaurs: The Tale of "At Field's End"

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    Overview In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Ed Sikora and Adam Sisson. Ed and Adam discuss their recent book "At Field's End", a combination of Ed's photos and Adam's poetry. Additional Resources: All things Phytopoetry including "At Field's End": https://linktr.ee/phytopoetry https://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Sikora, E. and Sisson, A. (Interviewees). S2:E13 (Podcast). Real Crop Scouts Ride Dinosaurs: The Tale of "At Field's End". 3/29/2023. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 22, 2023

    (S2:E12) Bullseye: An Overview of Soybean Target Spot

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    In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Tom Allen of Mississippi State University. The discussion is centered around an increasingly important soybean disease of the southern United stated called Target spot. Additional Resources: https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/target-spot-of-soybean https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHP-01-22-0010-BR https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/abs/10.1094/PDIS-06-22-1297-RE How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Allen, T. (Interviewee). S2:E12 (Podcast). Bullseye: An Overview of Soybean Target Spot. 3/22/23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/bullseye-an-overview-of-soybean-targe'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 15, 2023

    (S2:E11) Fungal Zombie Apocalypse: A Review of HBO's "The Last of Us"

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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 8, 2023

    (S2:E10) Horticulture Mythbusting: Be Wary of Your Sources

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    In this episode of I See Dead Plants, Ed Zaworski talks to Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott about a group of articles she has researched and written over the years. The two discuss some common horticulture myths and why you should be skeptical of your sources. Additional Resources https://gardenprofessors.com/ https://puyallup.wsu.edu/lcs/ https://horticulture.wsu.edu/people/chalker-scott/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Chalker -Scott, L.(Interviewee). S2:E10 (Podcast). Horticulture Mythbusting: Be Wary of Your Sources. 3.8.23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://five.libsyn.com/episodes/view/26167740 Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 15, 2023

    (S2:E9) No Barley No Beer: The Terrifying Tale of Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus

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    In this episode of I See Dead Plants, host Ed Zaworski talks to Dr. Uta McKelvy about Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV). The discussion is centered around Montana agriculture and Uta's publication: Reactions of Winter Wheat, Spring Wheat, and Barley Cultivars to Mechanical Inoculation with Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Additional Resources https://twitter.com/utamckelvy https://www.montana.edu/extension/plantpath/resources/index.html AWaRe-https://www.montana.edu/extension/plantpath/resources/index.html#plant-path-tools https://www.montana.edu/extension/diagnostics/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), McKelvy, U. (Interviewee). S2:E9 (Podcast). No Barley No Beer: The Terrify'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Feb 8, 2023

    (S2:E8) The Hemibiotrophic Terror: Anthracnose Stalk Rot

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, Ed Interviews Dr Lisa Vaillancourt of UKY to discuss Lisa's recent publication; Maize Anthracnose Stalk Rot in the Genomic Era. Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/anthracnose-stalk-rot-of-corn How to cite the podcast Zaworski, E. (Host), Friskop, A., Hanson, J., and Okke, K. (Interviewees). Driving on a Frozen Lake: Agronomy on Ice S1:E9 (Podcast). 03-11-22. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e8-the-hemibiotirophic-terror-anthracnose-stalk-rot Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 25, 2023

    (S2:E7) How to Avoid Nightmares with the Elm on your Street

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, host Ed Zaworski is joined by Iowa State University Department of Horticulture professor and chair Dr. Jeffrey Iles for a discussion about tree care and maintenance at every stage of growth. How to cite this Podcast Zaworski, E. (Host), Iles, J. (Interviewee). How to Avoid Nightmares with the Elm on your Street S2:E7 (Podcast). 1.25.23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e7-how-to-avoid-nightmares-with-the-elm-on-your-street Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 19, 2023

    (S2:E6) Tracking Sunflower Diseases Prowling Your Fields

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, Ed Interviews North Dakota State Plant Pathologist Sam Markell. Sam and Ed discuss the history of sunflower production and how he and others are keeping tabs on the diseases that afflict sunflowers. Ed and Sam also dive deeper into the article; Comprehensive Disease Survey of U.S. Sunflower: Disease Trends, Research Priorities and Unanticipated Impacts. Additional Resources https://www.sunflowernsa.com/ https://www.ndsu.edu/search/#all_search&gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=sunflower%20diseases&gsc.sort= How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Markell, S. (Interviewee). Tracking Sunflower Diseases Prowling Your Fields S2:E6'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 12, 2023

    (S2:E5) Nematodes That Feast on Corn

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, host Ed Zaworski Interviews Clemson University professor of plant pathology Dr. John Mueller. John and Ed discuss how to sample for nematodes, management options available for affected fields, and more. Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/nematodes-that-feed-on-corn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbKk-HcMe0 https://blogs.clemson.edu/sccrops/2022-south-carolina-corn-production-guide-now-available/ https://uflnematodes.wordpress.com/ https://nematology.ucr.edu/ https://nematologists.org/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Mueller, J. (Interviewee). Nematodes That Feast on Corn S2:E5 (Podcast)'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jan 4, 2023

    (S2:E4) Tunneling Away from Pests: Cucurbit Pests and Ways to Control Them

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, host Ed Zaworski Interviews Dr. Mark Gleason, Professor at the plant pathology, entomology, and microbiology department at Iowa State University. Dr Gleason and Ed discuss the cucurbit pests and research being done to help mitigate these issues. Additional Resources https://www.cucurbit.plantpath.iastate.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Gleason, M. (Interviewee). Tunneling Away from Pests: Cucurbit Pests and Ways to Control Them S2:E4 (Podcast). 01.04.23. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e4-tunneling-away-from-pests-cucurbit-pests-and-ways-to-control-them Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 21, 2022

    (S2:E3) Outthinking Apple Diseases: The Smart Apple Sprayer

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    In this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mark Gleason to discuss the smart apple sprayer and how it helps reduce the amount of pesticides needed to control common apple diseases. Additional Resources https://www.smartapplespray.plantpath.iastate.edu/ https://www.smartapplespray.plantpath.iastate.edu/smarter-apple-spraying-podcast How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Gleason, M. (Interviewee). Outthinking Apple Diseases: The Smart Apple Sprayer S2:E3 (Podcast). 12.21.22. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e3-outthinking-apple-diseases-the-smart-apple-sprayer Transcript
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 14, 2022

    (S2:E2) What Terrors Lurk Below the Canopy: Soybean Stem Canker

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, Ed Interviews Febina Mathew. The discussion is around Febina's publication; Diaporthe Seed Decay of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] Is Endemic in the United States, But New Fungi Are Involved. Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/stem-canker-of-soybean https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/an-overview-of-stem-canker How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Mathew, F. (Interviewee). What Terrors Lurk Below the Canopy!? : Soybean Stem Canker S2:E2 (Podcast). 12.14.22. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s2e2-what-terrors-lurk-below-the-canopy-s'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Dec 7, 2022

    (S2:E1) What is "Integrated Pest Management" and Why it Matters

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    I See Dead Plants • Oct 17, 2022

    Season 1 Wrap Up

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    I See Dead Plants • Aug 25, 2022

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Aug 3, 2022

    (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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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 30, 2022

    (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 '…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 30, 2022

    (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 '…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 15, 2022

    (S1:E16) Drop Dead Soybeans: Trying to Predict Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants podcast, Ed Interviews Dr. Marty Chilvers of Michigan State University to discuss Marty's publication "Predicting soybean yield and sudden death syndrome development using at-planting risk factors" Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/sudden-death-syndrome-of-soybean How to cite the podcast Zaworski, E. (Host) and Chilvers, M. (Interviewee). Drop Dead Soybeans: Trying to Predict Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome S1:E16 (Podcast). 06-15-21. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s1e16-drop-dead-soybeans-trying-to-predict-soybean-sudden-death-syndrome Click here for'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Jun 2, 2022

    (S1:E15) Swollen Soybean Growths Filled with Worms: The Story of Soybean Gall Midge

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    I See Dead Plants • May 19, 2022

    (S1:E14) Refried Genes: Using CRISPR/Cas9 Systems to Edit the Genome of Soybeans

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    A topic of science fiction not even a decade ago, genome editing technologies are now being used to research breeding efficiency and bacterial resilience in soybean. Get down to the molecular level in this episode of I See Dead Plants with Host Ed Zaworski and Iowa State University plant virology specialist Dr. Steve Witham as they discuss the CRISPR/Cas9 system and its implications for the future of crop disease management research. Article discussed: "CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene Editing Using Egg Cell-Specific Promoters in Arabidopsis and Soybean". How to cite the podcast Zaworski, E. (Host) and Witham, S. (Interviewee). Refried Genes: Using CRISPR/Cas9 Systems to Edit the Genome '…'
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    I See Dead Plants • May 4, 2022

    (S1:E13): How did these Rat Turds get in my Soybean Stems?! Soybean White Mold

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski talks with Wade Webster, a Student of Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin about a growing problem the U.S. and Canada: Soybean White Mold. Articles discussed are; "Integration of Row Spacing, Seeding Rates, and Fungicide Applications for Control of Sclerotinia Stem Rot in Glycine max" and "Identification of Soybean (Glycine max) Check Lines for Evaluating Genetic Resistance to Sclerotinia Stem Rot". Additional Resources App https://badgercropdoc.com/ Zaworski, E. (Host) and Webster, R. (Interviewee). How did these Rat Turds get in my Soybean Stems?! Soybean White Mold S1:E13 (Podcast). 05-04'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 20, 2022

    (S1:E12): A guide to killing fungi: Fungicide efficacy trials

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    One of the most important decisions a farmer can make is choosing the best products for the management and prevention of crop disease. Ed Zaworski invites University of Kentucky plant pathologist, Dr. Kiersten Wise, onto the pod to discuss the Crop Protection Network Fungicide Efficacy Guide Series and how these ratings were developed to rate various fungicides and their ability to control major crop diseases in the United States. For more information read the full-length web book Fungicide Use in Field Crops. Additional Resources: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Seedling Diseases Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Foliar Di'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Apr 6, 2022

    (S1:E11): A Fung-Guide to Fusarium Head Scab: Fusarium Head Scab of Wheat

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    In a special episode of "I See Dead Plants" host Ed Zaworski visits the 2022 International Integrated Pest Management Symposium. Listen in on the conversation as Ed discusses the impacts, management, and fungicide application options of Fusarium Head Scab of Wheat with Louisiana State University Plant Pathologist Dr. G. Boyd Padgett. Additional Resources: https://www.lsu.edu/agriculture/plant/about/faculty-staff/padgett.php https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/fusarium-head-blight-of-wheat Additional Resources https://lsuagcenter.com/~/media/system/0/6/f/c/06fc2422553fc3de11f617f33887a9e0/2021_smallgrainsperformancetrialspdf.pdf https://lsuagcenter.com/portals/commun'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 24, 2022

    (S1:E10): Rust Can't Get Enough: Soybean Rust

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    In this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski sits down with Dr. Ed Sikora, Entomology and Plant Pathology Extension Specialist and Professor at Auburn University to discuss soybean rust. Learn more about the history of this widespread disease, discover current and past research, and learn how to manage some potential pustule perils. Articles discussed include; "A Coordinated Effort to Manage Soybean Rust in North America: A Success Story in Soybean Disease Monitoring" published in the journal Plant Disease and "Identifying Soybean Rust-Resistant and Susceptible Populations of Kudzu to Increase Disease Monitoring Efficiency in Alabama" published in'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 24, 2022

    (S1:E10): Rust Can't Get Enough: Soybean Rust

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    In this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski sits down with Dr. Ed Sikora, Entomology and Plant Pathology Extension Specialist and Professor at Auburn University to discuss soybean rust. Learn more about the history of this widespread disease, discover current and past research, and learn how to manage some potential pustule perils. Articles discussed include; "A Coordinated Effort to Manage Soybean Rust in North America: A Success Story in Soybean Disease Monitoring" published in the journal Plant Disease and "Identifying Soybean Rust-Resistant and Susceptible Populations of Kudzu to Increase Disease Monitoring Efficiency in Alabama" published in'…'
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    I See Dead Plants • Mar 11, 2022

    (S1:E9): Driving on a Frozen Lake: Agronomy on Ice

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski joins Plant Pathologist Dr. Andrew Friskop in a tour of the Agronomy on Ice event in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Dozens of trucks and trailers converge out on the 20+ inch thick ice of Devils Lake to create a fun environment where professionals from across the agronomic community can gather and discuss support for agriculture across the United States and Canada How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host), Friskop, A., Hanson, J., and Okke, K.(Interviewees). Driving on a Frozen Lake: Agronomy on Ice S1:E9 (Podcast). 03-11-22. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://cropprotectionnetwork.org Click here for a '…'
  • (S1:E8): Wilting Leaves and Bacterial Ooze: Combating Goss's Wilt with Corn Genetics artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Feb 28, 2022

    (S1:E8): Wilting Leaves and Bacterial Ooze: Combating Goss's Wilt with Corn Genetics

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski talks with Dr. Andrew Friskop and Dr. Daren Mueller about the corn disease Goss's bacterial wilt. Topics include how Goss's wilt became North Dakotas most important disease of corn, ice fishing and control of bacterial diseases in agriculture. The article discussed on this podcast is "Effects of Hybrid Susceptibility and Inoculation Timing on Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight Severity and Corn Yield" published in the journal Plant Disease Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/gosss-wilt-of-corn How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Friskop, A. (Intervi'…'
  • (S1:E7): Vampire Worms! How Root Knot Nematodes Drain the Life from Soybeans artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Jan 13, 2022

    (S1:E7): Vampire Worms! How Root Knot Nematodes Drain the Life from Soybeans

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski speaks with Dr. Travis Faske about the small roundworms known as nematodes. They also discuss nematode abundance and diversity on earth, including a 28-foot-long sperm whale placenta parasite. But mostly about root-knot nematodes on soybean. The research publication discussed is "Movement of Seed- and Soil-Applied Fluopyram in Soil Columns" published in the Journal of Nematology. Dr. Faske is currently a plant pathology professor and extension specialist at the University of Arkansas. Additional Resources An Overview of Root-Knot Nematodes from the Crop Protection Network. Root-Knot Nematode from the American P'…'
  • (S1:E6): Coffee Rust: The Parasite that Wants to Ruin Your Morning artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Dec 28, 2021

    (S1:E6): Coffee Rust: The Parasite that Wants to Ruin Your Morning

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski takes a dive into the world of coffee and coffee rust. What if the world's supply of coffee was threatened by a rapidly spreading plant disease that caused coffee tree leaves to fall off the plant and stopped beans from developing? What if our supply of coffee dwindled due to this disease? Will mornings at the office become unbearable as zombie-like coworkers stumble to their desks with sleep still heavy in their eyes? Will the water cooler become a veritable no-man's land where tempers flare at the slightest provocation? If not for the work that plant pathologists and other scientists do every day, this horror s'…'
  • (S1:E5): Flying Saucers and Fungicides: Measuring Soybean Stress with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Nov 17, 2021

    (S1:E5): Flying Saucers and Fungicides: Measuring Soybean Stress with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski speaks with Dr. Xavier Phillips about detecting the impact of fungicides on soybeans using unmanned aerial vehicles (also known as drones). This interview is based on research published in the journal Agronomy, called "Estimating Soybean Radiation Use Efficiency Using a UAV in Iowa." Dr. Phillips is currently a field crop researcher with Syngenta. Additional Resources Remote Sensing in Agriculture Special Issue of the journal Agronomy. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Foliar Diseases from the Crop Protection Network. Fungicide Use in Field Crops web book from the Crop Protection Network. How to cite t'…'
  • (S1:E4): A Sticky Situation: How Tar Spot Makes Your Ears Smaller artwork
    I See Dead Plants • Oct 5, 2021

    (S1:E4): A Sticky Situation: How Tar Spot Makes Your Ears Smaller

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    On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski speaks with Dr. Darcy Telenko about tar spot, a new disease of corn in the United States. Dr. Telenko is an Assistant professor of Plant Pathology at Purdue University who specializes in diseases of field crops. Additional Resources Tar Spot Encyclopedia Article An Overview of Tar Spot Will a Second Fungicide be Wroth the Cost for Tar Spot Management? How to cite this podcast Zaworski, E. (Host) and Telenko, D. (Interviewee). A Sticky Situation: How Tar Spot Makes Your Ears Smaller. S1:E4 (Podcast). 09-30-21. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s1e4-a-sticky-situation-how-tar-'…'