In Defense of Plants Podcast
1) Ep. 368 - Bumblebees and their Habitat
If we care about organisms like bumblebees, we need to protect and restore their habitats and plants are that habitat. In this episode we hear from Senior Program Officer, Communications Lead, WWF Nor...Show More
2) Ep. 541 - Coexistence & Maintaining Species Boundaries
How are species boundaries maintained when groups of related plant species live near each other? Considering all the things that need to go right for a plant to survive and reproduce, this is not an e...Show More
3) Ep. 540 - Orchids for Peace
Orchids for Peace believes orchids are symbols for both peace and biodiversity. By empowering communities to conserve these plants, this wonderful organization encourages environmental stewardship and...Show More
4) Ep. 539 - Exploring the Seed Microbiome
Microbes are everywhere, even in seeds! Indeed, seeds from various plants can host a community of different microbes. Despite how cool this sounds, we still have a lot to learn about seed microbiomes....Show More
5) Ep. 538 - Coastal Wetlands, Rising Seas, & Ghost Forests
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on our planet. They are a boon for plants, animals, and people alike. However, sea level rise is changing these ecosystems and the communities...Show More
6) Ep. 537 - From Seeds to Climate
Large seed dispersers are disproportionately affected by human disturbances like habitat loss and poaching. At the same time, a disproportionate number of tropical tree species rely on animals for see...Show More
7) Ep. 536 - Tropical Forests & Loss of Seed Dispersers
Seed dispersal is a vital ecological process no matter what scale you look at. From the genetic diversity of plant populations to the impact of forests on climate, how plants move around the landscape...Show More
8) Ep. 535 - Quillworts Revisited
Their ancestors once dominated the coal swamps of the Carboniferous Period, growing into massive trees that could reach upwards of 160 feet (50 m) into the canopy. Today, the quillworts (Isoetes spp.)...Show More
9) Ep. 534 - Self-Incompatibility in Phlox
Self-Incompatibility is a means by which some plants prevent self-fertilization and promotes outcrossing. It has evolved independently in many different groups and plays a very important role in the e...Show More
10) Ep. 533 - Native Plants & Biodiversity on the High Line
The High Line was once a major railway. Today, it is one of the best gardens in the United States. By focusing on and encouraging native plants, horticulturists at horticulture at the High Line is sup...Show More