I See Dead Plants

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://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/soybean-tentiform-leafminer-minnesota-soybean https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2024/01/the-soybean-tentiform-leafminer-has.html https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2022/09/updates-on-new-leaf-mining-pest-of.html How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Koch, R. (Interviewee). S4:E23 (Podcast). Tunnels of Terror: Soybean Tentiform Leafminer. 6/18/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

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.   Transcript

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 the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M. and Dybal, K. (Interviewees). S4:E21 (Podcast). Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 3. 5/21/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript

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 the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M. and Dybal, K. (Interviewees). S4:E20 (Podcast). Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 2. 5/14/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript

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 the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Back, M. and Dybal, K. (Interviewees). S4:E19 (Podcast). Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst Nematode Part 1. 5/7/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e19-tubers-of-terror-unearthing-the-potato-cyst-nematode-part-1  

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, E. (Host) and Fearer, C. (Interviewee). S4:E18 (Podcast). Beech Leaf Destroyer: A Beech Leaf Disease Overview. 4/30/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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: Zaworski, E. (Host) and DiFonzo, C. (Interviewee). S4:E17 (Podcast). Six -Legged Siege: Row Crop Insects and Management with Bt Part 2. 4/23/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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: Zaworski, E. (Host) and DiFonzo, C. (Interviewee). S4:E16 (Podcast). Six -Legged Siege: Row Crop Insects and Management with Bt Part 1. 4/16/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Beetle Part 2. 3/12/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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 Beetle Part 1. 3/5/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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 Overview of Rice Billbug Part 2. 2/26/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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 Overview of Rice Billbug Part 2. 2/19/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Link

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: An Overview of Rice Billbug Part 1. 2/12/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Link

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 with 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). S3:E47 (Podcast). Nematode Nightmare: The Worldwide Impact of Pine Wilt Disease Part 2. 2/5/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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 with 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). S3:E46 (Podcast). Nematode Nightmare: The Worldwide Impact of Pine Wilt Disease Part 1. 1/29/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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). S3:E45 (Podcast). Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 2. 1/22/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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). S3:E44 (Podcast). Bunker of Doom: The Mycotoxin Threat in Corn Silage Part 1. 1/15/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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). S3:E43 (Podcast). The Rusted Brew: Re-Visiting Coffee Rust Part 2. 1/8/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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). S3:E42 (Podcast). The Rusted Brew: Re-Visiting Coffee Rust Part 1. 1/2/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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.

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.

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:E39 (Podcast). Agents of Dread: Corn Stunt Disease and The Corn Leafhopper Part 2. 11/13/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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 The Corn Leafhopper Part 1. 11/6/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Mandy Bish of the University of Missouri. They discuss pesticide of target movement and reflect on what has been learned in recent years. Additional Resources https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/C925B5E7131657A49B976CADDC001543/S0890037X20001384a.pdf/off-target-pesticide-movement-a-review-of-our-current-understanding-of-drift-due-to-inversions-and-secondary-movement.pdf   How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Bish, M. (Interviewee). S3:E19 (Podcast). Don't Let Pesticides Creep Away: Lessons Learned About Off-Target Movement. 5/1/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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.

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.

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

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.

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/CornBlight1970.aspx https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/awards/Fellows/Pages/JeraldKPataky.aspx https://www.apsnet.org/publications/phytopathology/backissues/Documents/1989Articles/phyto79n01_47.pdf https://www.apsnet.org/publications/phytopathology/backissues/Documents/1993Articles/phyto83n01_44.pdf   How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Lim, S., Pataky, J. and Smith, D. (Interviewees). S3:E14 (Podcast). Whispers in the Fields: The True Story of the Southern Corn Leaf Blight Epidemic of 1970 Part 3. 3/20/24. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.