Podcasts about horticultural science

A simple microscope gift during a childhood illness sparked a lifelong passion for horticulture that would take Dr. Daniel Leskovar from Argentina to leadership in American plant science. As the current President of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Dr. Leskovar shares the remarkable journey that began with his father's work in hop production and led him through prestigious institutions across three continents.The conversation reveals how formative experiences—observing agricultural practices in Patagonia, studying plant cells during recovery from a kidney infection, and adapting to a fruit and vegetable-rich diet—shaped his scientific curiosity. Dr. Leskovar pursued advanced degrees at Wageningen University, UC Davis, and the University of Florida before establishing himself as a respected researcher and center director at Texas A&M University.From his base in the "Winter Garden of Texas," Dr. Leskovar conducts innovative research on artichokes, tomatoes, spinach, and hydroponics. His current projects showcase a commitment to practical solutions, including grafting techniques for improved tomato production, assessing cadmium levels in spinach to ensure food safety, and developing hydroponic systems that can engage students with horticultural science.What truly distinguishes this conversation is Dr. Leskovar's vision for horticultural science globally. He articulates ambitious goals for ASHS, emphasizing the need to elevate publications, strengthen the society's brand recognition, and forge international partnerships that highlight how "what we do matters to people, matters to the environment, matters to quality of life."Ready to discover how horticultural science shapes our world? To learn more about Dr. Leskovar's research, visit Vegetable physiology, production, quality - Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Uvalde or contact him directly at daniel.leskovar@ag.tamu.edu.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

Dr. Kirk Pomper, a Professor of Horticulture at Kentucky State University, is an expert on the pawpaw. He takes us on a journey through the lush history and remarkable qualities of this native North American fruit. With its unique tropical notes the pawpaw stands out as both a horticultural gem and a culinary curiosity.Together, we unravel the complexities of cultivating pawpaws, exploring everything from grafting techniques to the challenges of pollination. Learn how these trees rely on less-than-common pollinators like flies and beetles, and the surprising tricks enthusiasts use to attract them. Dr. Pomper shares insights into breeding strategies aimed at overcoming obstacles like disease and perishability, all while striving to enhance yield and fruit quality. It's a fascinating look at how innovation and passion intersect in the world of plant science.Finally, we glimpse into the future of pawpaw commercialization, as breeders work tirelessly to refine this fruit for broader appeal and distribution. From improving storage methods to refining sweetness and flavor, the path to making pawpaws a household name is filled with excitement and opportunity. As consumer interest in local and exotic foods grows, the pawpaw might just find its place in gardens and kitchens across America. Join us for a lively conversation bridging the past, present, and potential future of this captivating fruit!To learn more, read the article "Comparison of Grafting and Budding Propagation Techniques for Cultivars of the North American Pawpaw" published in HortTechnology https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05463-24.Visit the Kentucky State University Pawpaw Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ksu.pawpaw.View "All ABout Pawpaws" at https://youtu.be/VCU4yktHvik?si=RFXMaS6e8DeQa2tV.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

In this Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Jennifer Bousselot, Assistant Professor at Colorado State University (CSU) in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Jennifer is exploring new and innovative ways to improve the productivity and aesthetics of modern urban spaces by harnessing the twin powers of the sun and plantlife. She specializes and is a leading expert in green roof research on native species evaluations, plant drought tolerance, integration with solar panels, and rooftop agrivoltaics. Jennifer shares a bit about her background, growing up on a 360-acre farm in Iowa, and was the youngest of 8 kids. She and her twin sister worked on the farm, and carried their deep farming roots into their careers. She earned her undergraduate and master's degrees at Iowa State University, and after a stint as a horticulture agent for the CSU Extension office in Douglas County, she followed her passion and pursued a doctorate of science in horticulture at CSU.Jennifer shares details on her green roofs project for her doctoral thesis, highlighting how she came upon rooftop agrovoltaics as a happy accident, finding there was a great synergy between the plants and solar panels; the plants grew better, and the solar performed better because of the plants' cooling effect. With a roster of graduate students and researchers, her team is pushing the boundaries of horticultural science with numerous pieces of published research and scientific discovery every year. She goes into the history of green roofs, and discusses her research on rooftop agrivoltaics and its benefits, including enhanced food production and security, improving clean energy pathways, and exploring sustainability integrations. 

Unlock the secrets of sustainable agriculture with us as we welcome Dr. Carl Motsenbocker from Louisiana State University. Discover how his work in local foods and sustainable farming is reshaping horticultural education and community connections. We'll guide you through the discussions at the 2024 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, where we gained insights into the shift from large-scale farming to small-scale  environmentally conscious agricultural practices.As we explore the world of sustainable small-scale farming in Louisiana, Carl shares stories from his experiences teaching vegetable crops and organic gardening. These real-world classes aren't just about growing food; they're a platform for engaging young people in practical, hands-on learning and community projects. The landscape is changing, and new farmers are stepping up with a fresh, environmentally conscious approach, bridging the gap in the local food supply and revitalizing local agriculture.Learn about farm-to-school programs, which are transforming how food is grown, taught, and consumed in schools across Louisiana. From the initial USDA Farm to School Conference grant in 2013 to the comprehensive program we see today, these initiatives are growing food at schools, integrating curricula, and sourcing local produce. By adapting educational resources for dynamic learning methods, we're reaching younger audiences and supporting farm-to-school efforts with the Seeds to Success program, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. More about Dr. Motsenbocker and Seeds to Success:https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/cmotsenbockerhttps://seedstosuccess.com/Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

Real or fake? The million-dollar question, right (um, we're talking about grass, people…grass!)? Synthetic grass may look uniform and appear to be maintenance-free, but environmental and health concerns are prompting many people to rip out their artificial lawns. You've heard of microplastics showing up at alarming rates in our drinking water, our food, and more. But you've probably never considered that that picture-perfect green artificial grass that you and your family love to play on could be hazardous to your health! Turns out, artificial grass can release microplastics and forever chemicals known as PFAS, so it's no surprise that many people now think of their artificial lawns as hazmat sites, and they are ripping them out.  Our guest, Dani North is a Horticulturalist and Turfgrass Professional at WEST COAST TURF specializing in Kurapia drought-tolerant ground cover sod and turfgrass management. With degrees in Horticultural Science, Sports Turf Management, and Integrated Pest Management, it is a personal goal of Dani's to assist others in achieving a successful and aesthetically pleasing outdoor landscape or playing surface. KEY TAKEAWAYS The current challenges California homeowners with lawns are facing The dangers of artificial/synthetic turf How homeowners can safely remove their synthetic turf The steps homeowners should take for a more climate-appropriate lawn? What TheRealCaliforniaLawn.com is and why it's the ideal lawn for Californians Some of the newer California Lawn varieties Where people can go to get started To learn more about The Real California Lawn, head to --> TheRealCaliforniaLawn.com. We'll put the link in the show notes! Head to à www.HealthyHomeHacks.com for all of the links & show notes. Be sure to subscribe to this show - so you don't miss another episode. We greatly appreciate your support, reviews, and 5-star ratings.

BOTANIC BOOTCAMPGrow your gardening skills with Dr, Jared's Botanic Bootcamp! LIS MEYER BIOThis month's episode of The Plantastic Podcast is Lis Meyer, a senior lecturer in the Dept. of Horticultural Science at NC State, where she has taught for the past 14 years. She currently teaches several courses in Plant Propagation, her favorite horticultural topic! As a native of North Carolina, she is grateful for the opportunity to pursue her passion for teaching at the best university in her home state.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.  You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

In a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mengmeng Gu from Colorado State's Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, we explore the broader implications of resilience and the belief that failure is not the end. This engaging dialogue delves into how these concepts are not only vital in horticultural science but also in personal growth and development. Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration and actionable insights.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

Join us for a rich discussion with our distinguished guest, Ryan Contreras, a leading expert in ornamental horticulture from Oregon State University. Ryan shares his incredible journey from the fields of eastern North Carolina to becoming a renowned professor, revealing pivotal moments and key mentorships that shaped his career.Step into the world of invasive plant species and biotechnology with Ryan as he unpacks the significant ecological threats posed by plants like Scotch broom and English ivy. Learn about the origins and impacts of these species and how new biotechnological tools like CRISPR are revolutionizing plant breeding. Ryan's insights shed light on the potential of precision tools in maintaining desired plant traits while eliminating undesirable ones, making this a must-listen episode for anyone passionate about plant science and environmental conservation.Explore groundbreaking developments in drought-resistant plant varieties and the collaborative efforts in bioinformatics and genomics aimed at tackling climate change. Ryan discusses his innovative work on Hibiscus syriacus and other ornamental plants, sharing the excitement around new technologies like the Plant Array system for drought stress evaluation. This episode promises to inspire and educate, offering a glimpse into the dynamic and ever-evolving field of plant science through the eyes of one of its most dedicated experts.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

What if the key to unlocking your garden's full potential lies in a light spectrum most people overlook? Discover the untapped power of far-red radiation in horticulture as we bring you a vibrant discussion straight from the ASHS 2022 Workshop, "What Is Far-Red Light's Role in Plant Science?" Join co-host Sam Humphrey in a fantastic conversation with Dr. John Ertle, who shares his firsthand experience being surrounded by the leading minds in plant science. Feel the buzz and excitement of a packed room where every corner was brimming with curiosity and groundbreaking insights.In this episode, John Ertle recounts his journey from a master's project on vegetable grafting to engaging with top scientists about the nuances of far-red light. From the thrill of securing a seat behind the renowned Bruce Bugbee to the dynamic, open discussions among students and professors alike, John paints a vivid picture of the workshop's atmosphere. Listen as we uncover how this relatively obscure topic is making waves in controlled environment agriculture. This episode promises a front-row seat to the complexities and possibilities that far-red radiation holds for the future of horticulture.ASHS 2022 Workshop What Is Far-Red Light's Role in Plant Science? https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2022/meetingapp.cgi/Session/11349Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

How much do you really know about the light that nurtures your plants? In this enlightening episode of Plants, People, Science, hosts Curt Rom and Samson Humphrey take you on a journey through the multifaceted world of light's influence on horticulture. They start with their own personal experiences with sunlight and artificial light, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Erik Runkle from Michigan State University. Dr. Runkle shares his fascinating journey into the study of light and its effects on plant growth, detailing how light intensity, quality, and duration play critical roles in flowering and biomass production. We also tackle the technological advancements that have revolutionized lighting, particularly the shift from traditional bulbs to cutting-edge LED technology.For more information on the ASHS 2022 Workshop "What Is Far-Red Light's Role in Plant Science?" go to https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2022/meetingapp.cgi/Session/11349.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Hardeep Singh, an Assistant Professor and Cropping System Specialist, explores the intricacies of peanut and cotton rotations in the Florida Panhandle. Dr. Singh shares his expertise on peanut fertility, nitrogen management for cotton, cover crops, and the use of gypsum and lime for optimal crop health. Tune in to gain valuable insights on enhancing crop fertility and sustainability."Peanut, being a legume, doesn't need much of the nutrients, especially the nitrogen, which is big in other crops like cotton or corn." - Dr. Hardeep Singh(00:00) Highlight(01:00) Introduction (07:36) Differences in cotton growth: India vs. US(09:27) Cotton-Peanut rotation in Florida Panhandle(13:00) Peanut fertility and research insights(20:15) Current research projects on cotton (26:33) Stakeholder program for cotton(33:05) Final three questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Hardeep Singh is an Assistant Professor and Cropping System Specialist at the University of Florida. He earned his Ph.D. in Crop Science and M.S. in Horticultural Science from Oklahoma State University. With extensive experience in nutrient management and hydroponics, Dr. Singh has conducted significant research as a postdoctoral researcher at Kansas State University. His work focuses on enhancing crop productivity and sustainability, particularly in peanut and cotton rotations in the Florida Panhandle.The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- KWS- CNH RemanAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast

This hour, a look at the cultural significance of the apple, from Adam and Eve to keeping the doctor away. Plus: growing apples and the future of apples, and we compare apples and oranges. GUESTS: Martha Bayless: Director of folklore and public culture and a professor of English and folklore at the University of Oregon; she is also the founder of the Early English Bread Project, which studies the role of bread in early medieval English culture David Bedford: Senior research fellow in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota; his team is responsible for creating the Honeycrisp, SweeTango, Zestar, and Rave apple varieties, among others Dan Pashman: Creator and host of the The Sporkful podcast The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Jonathan McNicol, and Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired September 7, 2023.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has sprung in the world of horticulture, and as Mother's Day nears, we welcome Dr. John Dole, a Professor of Horticultural Science from North Carolina State University. His current research activities focus on cut flowers, including new cultivar evaluations, production, postharvest, and marketing analysis.  Dr. Dole opens our eyes to the science of cut flower production, the crucial post-harvest practices, and the flower's voyage from farm to tabletop. With his expertise, you'll harvest a bouquet of knowledge on how to keep those purchased petals perky for longer, and you'll catch a glimpse into the science that ensures these flowers keep their sparkle from field to vase. You're sure to leave this episode with a fresh perspective on the cut flowers that brighten your life, and perhaps even a green thumb's itch for the season ahead.To read more about this topic, check out Dr. Dole's paper, “South and Central America Cut Flower Production and Postharvest Survey” published in HortTechnology at  https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04484-19.Additional papers of interest by Dr. Dole in the ASHS journals can be found by going to https://journals.ashs.org/search?f_0=author&pageSize=10&q_0=John+M.+Dole&sort=datedescending.More information about Dr. John Dole is available at https://cals.ncsu.edu/horticultural-science/people/jmdole/.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

What can you do to improve your garden's soil to reduce failures? In this episode 160 - The Soil Solution: Unlocking Your Garden's Potential with Bryce Lane, we discover how understanding soils influences abundant plant growth. This is a remix and encore presentation. They discuss the foundational role of soil in gardening success and how adding organic matter can vastly improve soil quality. The conversation covers the importance of understanding soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties, debunking myths about soil management, and practical tips for gardeners of all levels to enhance their garden's soil, leading to healthier, more resilient plants and a thriving ecosystem.Bryce discovered his passion for plants, and telling others about them while working at a small Massachusetts garden center through high school and college. After earning his BS and MS degrees in Horticulture, he came to the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University as an Instructor and Undergraduate Coordinator. He spent 34 years teaching and advising over 20,000 students. Bryce retired in 2014, but still teaches part-time in the department. For 11 seasons, from 2003 to 2014 he hosted and produced a three-time, Emmy winning, UNC TV public television show called “In the Garden With Bryce Lane”.  Time Line:0:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast01:02 Meet Bryce Lane: A Gardening Expert's Journey02:14 The Importance of Building Healthy Soil04:28 Understanding Soil: Components and Functions07:43 The Biological World Beneath Our Feet16:33 The Magic of Organic Matter in Soil Building27:46 Choosing and Applying Organic Matter32:53 The Truth About Fertilizers: Organic vs Synthetic34:20 The Journey of Peruvian Seabird Guano35:20 Choosing the Right Fertilizer for Your Garden36:47 Improving Clay Soil: Sand vs Organic Matter38:11 Maximizing Organic Matter in Your Soil39:28 Gardening Tips: Soil Building and Planting Strategies42:34 Redefining Garden Design: From Holes to Whole Beds45:26 A Horticulturist's Journey: From Garden Center to TV53:34 Gardening Mistakes and Learnings58:17 Future Plans and Funny Stories from the Garden01:01:12 The Philosophy of Gardening01:03:12 Connecting with Bryce Lane

In this episode I speak with Tammy Huynh from Leaf An Impression. Tammy is a Horticulturist, Writer and also a presenter on Gardening Australia.She started studying Horticultural Science at Sydney Uni before getting a role working on the Better Homes and Gardens Magazine team.She was awarded Horticulturist of the year in 2021 by the Australian Institute of Horticulture, and also appeared on an episode of Gardening Australia creating a terrarium and kokedama before eventually being offered a presenting role.You can follow Tammy on Instagram @leaf_an_impressionYou can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

Lu Zhang provides an update on work published last year on the effect of dust on pistachio pollen, flowers, nut set, and blanking (it's not good!). Please note that there are other physiological causes of blanking, such as incomplete pollination or aborted kernel development, and that we have not determined how much dust could contribute to blanking in the field. Also, the episode was recorded before the heavy rains in March in the southern San Joaquin Valley, so high dust conditions may not occur this year.The American Society for Horticultural Science dropped its paywall, so you can read the article yourself at https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/54/11/article-p1967.xml.Thank you to the Almond Board of California, the California Pistachio Research Board, the California Prune Board, and the California Walnut Board for their support. Music is by Muriel Gordon.

Embark on an intoxicating voyage through the storied groves of apple history and the intricate science of cider with Dr. Greg Peck from Cornell's School of Integrative Plant Science. Prepare your palate for a revelation as we uncover why cider apples bear little resemblance to their grocery store relatives, and how a symphony of tannins, sugars, and acidity beautifully ferment into the cider that elevates our dining experiences. Greg's expertise illuminates the journey from orchard to glass, revealing the transformative art that turns simple apples into complex beverages with every press and ferment. Our conversation is a rich blend of natural chemistry and meticulous craft, sure to deepen your appreciation for cider's robust charm.This episode also delves into the practical research that guides orchard optimization—think sunlight exposure, phenolic development, and the pivotal role of nitrogen in fermentation. It's a masterclass in managing apple varieties and maximizing yields to shape the future of fine cider.Read the HortTechnology article "Growing Apples for Hard Cider Production in the United States—Trends and Research Opportunities" at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04488-19.The HortScience article "Fruitlet Thinning Improves Juice Quality in Seven High-tannin Cider Cultivars" is available at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17096-23 and "Fruitlet Thinning Reduces Biennial Bearing in Seven High-tannin Cider Apple Cultivars" is at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17455-23.Additional information about Dr. Greg Peck is available at https://cals.cornell.edu/gregory-michael-peck.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

We usher in a new era of the Plants People Science podcast with Curt Rom of the University of Arkansas joining Sam Humphrey as a Co-Host for Season 2. Rom's wealth of knowledge, from his roots as an undergraduate research assistant to his career in teaching and research, is set to invigorate our discussions with fresh insights. This episode introduces Curt with a discussion of his academic journey and explores his work and his contributions to the American Society for Horticultural Science.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In the second part of our two-part series on strawberries, and the final episode of Season 1, Sam talks with Dr. Jayesh Samtani, an Associate Professor and Small Fruit Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. As an extension specialist, he does a lot of work connecting with growers and other extension agents, in Virginia and numerous other states. He also runs a research program, which has covered a variety of strawberry projects, including cultivar evaluations, soil disinfestation, strawberry plant nutrition, and season extension with high tunnels.To learn more about Dr. Samtani go to https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/hampton-roads/people/samtani-bio.html.To read the HortTechnology article "The Status and Future of the Strawberry Industry in the United States" go to https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04135-18.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In the second part of our two-part series on strawberries, and the final episode of Season 1, Sam talks with Dr. Jayesh Samtani, an Associate Professor and Small Fruit Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. As an extension specialist, he does a lot of work connecting with growers and other extension agents, in Virginia and numerous other states. He also runs a research program, which has covered a variety of strawberry projects, including cultivar evaluations, soil disinfestation, strawberry plant nutrition, and season extension with high tunnels.To learn more about Dr. Samtani go to https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/hampton-roads/people/samtani-bio.html .To read the HortTechnology article "The Status and Future of the Strawberry Industry in the United States" go to https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04135-18.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

This hour, a look at the cultural significance of the apple, from Adam and Eve to keeping the doctor away. Plus: growing apples, the future of apples, and we compare apples and oranges. GUESTS:  Martha Bayless: Director of Folklore and Public Culture and a Professor of English and Folklore at the University of Oregon. She is also the founder of the Early English Bread Project, which studies the role of bread in early medieval English culture David Bedford: Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota. His team is responsible for creating the Honeycrisp, SweeTango, Zestar, and Rave apple varieties, among others Dan Pashman: Creator and Host of The Sporkful podcast Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View complete show notes at BRYCE LANE BIOBryce Lane discovered his passion for plants and telling others about them working at a small Massachusetts garden center through high school and college. After earning his BS in Plant Science at the University of Massachusetts and MS in Ornamental Horticulture at The Ohio State University, he came to the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University as a lecturer in 1981. Bryce also served as the department's Undergraduate Coordinator from 1987 to 2014. He spent 34 years teaching and advising over 20,000 students. He was the recipient of numerous local, regional, and national teaching awards. Bryce retired in 2014, but still teaches part-time in the department.From 2003 to 2014 Bryce hosted and produced a three-time, Emmy winning, UNC TV public television show called In the Garden With Bryce Lane. The show focused on all things home gardening and served all levels of gardeners.He now spends his time giving horticulture talks, doing leadership, and communication training, teaching part-time at NC State, and at the JC Raulston Arboretum. He has worked closely for years with North Carolina Extension and the NC Nursery and Landscape Association. An avid gardener, Bryce has gardened on the same one quarter acre plot for 40 years. He and his wife of 46 years also spend plenty of time with their 6 grandchildren. You can find out more about Bryce by visiting his website.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing! flower×home and garden×gardening×garden×garden designer×science×nature×gardener×plant science×horticulture×landscape architect×plant×plants×

In the first part of this two-part series on strawberries, Sam and Lara interview Dr. Gerald Holmes, director of the Strawberry Center at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He discusses the challenges that growers face, the costs of producing and harvesting strawberries, the factors that influence the flavor of the berries, and the future of the industry.To learn more about the Strawberry Center at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo go to https://strawberry.calpoly.edu/.For the HortTechnology article "The Status and Future of the Strawberry Industry in the United States" go to https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04135-18.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In the first part of this two-part series on strawberries, Sam and Lara interview Dr. Gerald Holmes, director of the Strawberry Center at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He discusses the challenges that growers face, the costs of producing and harvesting strawberries, the factors that influence the flavor of the berries, and the future of the industry.  To learn more about the Strawberry Center at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo go to https://strawberry.calpoly.edu/.For the HortTechnology article "The Status and Future of the Strawberry Industry in the United States" go to https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04135-18. Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In this episode of Plants, People, Science, Sam and Lara talk with Dr. Teresita D. Amore, Associate Researcher in the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She discusses her orchid and anthurium breeding program, the traits that growers and designers are looking for, the rewarding aspects of her job, and what led to her career.To see Dr. Amore's work on the cover of HortScience go to https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/56/8/hortsci.56.issue-8.xml.Read the HortScience article "Anthurium 'Kopho Welo' and 'Honi-honi'" at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15901-21.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In this episode of Plants, People, Science, Sam and Lara talk with Dr. Teresita D. Amore, Associate Researcher in the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She discusses her orchid and anthurium breeding program, the traits that growers and designers are looking for, the rewarding aspects of her job, and what led to her career. To see Dr. Amore's work on the cover of HortScience go to https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/56/8/hortsci.56.issue-8.xmlRead the HortScience article "Anthurium 'Kopho Welo' and 'Honi-honi'" at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15901-21 Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Learning Unboxed" where we're talking about zoo schools as transformative educational institutions.We're joined by four distinguished guests from the world of zoo education and conservation: Chris Edelen, a career tech teacher at Cincinnati Public Schools' Hughes STEM School and a former zookeeper at the Cincinnati Zoo, brings in over two decades of experience in the zoo and education sectors; Trene't Schill, a proud 2018 Zoo Academy alumni and University of Cincinnati graduate, specialized in Horticultural Science; Rickey Kinley, a dedicated professional, who's led a career spanning 28 years at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and is currently the head keeper of the aviculture department; finally, we have Nhy'Aire Dunn-North, an ambitious senior at the Zoo Academy, who aspires to make a difference in the zoo conservation space, particularly in the African and elephant exhibits.Tune in to learn how specialized programs like the Zoo Academy can contribute to the personal and professional development of students, even in areas where such programs don't exist. Our guests discuss how to encourage students toward these unique opportunities, the importance of developing soft skills, and the practical application of animal training techniques in human interactions.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgWe unbox:What the Cincinnati Zoo Academy is all aboutHow Hughes STEM School began working with the Zoo AcademyThe cross-disciplinary skills students can learn at Zoo AcademyResources:Learn more at cincinnatizoo.org/education/the-zoo-academyHughes STEM High SchoolProduced by Nova Media

In the first part of this two part episode on horticultural therapy, Sam and Lara talk to Dr. Candice Shoemaker, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture and Human Health at Kansas State University. Dr. Shoemaker talks about the varied and winding path that eventually led to her career in horticultural therapy, explains the basics and history of the field, and describes the benefits of receiving horticultural therapy versus therapeutical horticulture. She discusses the training needed in both horticulture and therapy in order to practice horticultural therapy.You can find more on Dr. Shoemaker's work in the ASHS Journals HortScience and HortTechnology at http://ow.ly/CXHl50OAfu2.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In the second part of the Plants, People, Science Horticultural Therapy discussion, Lara follows up on the topic with horticultural therapist Abby Jaroslow who leads the horticultural therapy program at the Alice & Herbert Sachs Therapeutic Conservatory at MossRehab Einstein Medical Center in Elkins Park, PA and is also an instructor at the New York Botanical Gardens. She works with individuals recovering from spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputation, and other medical conditions in inpatient and outpatient capacities. Ms. Jaroslow discusses her day-to-day work and the professional and personal journey that led her to a career dedicated to horticultural therapy.For more information on Abby Jaroslow and the MossRehab horticultural therapy program go to https://www.mossrehab.com/horticultural-therapy. Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In the second part of the Plants, People, Science Horticultural Therapy discussion, Lara follows up on the topic with horticultural therapist Abby Jaroslow who leads the horticultural therapy program at the Alice & Herbert Sachs Therapeutic Conservatory at MossRehab Einstein Medical Center in Elkins Park, PA and is also an instructor at the New York Botanical Gardens. She works with individuals recovering from spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputation, and other medical conditions in inpatient and outpatient capacities. Ms. Jaroslow discusses her day-to-day work and the professional and personal journey that led her to a career dedicated to horticultural therapy.For more information on Abby Jaroslow and the MossRehab horticultural therapy program go to https://www.mossrehab.com/horticultural-therapy. Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In the first part of this two part episode on horticultural therapy, Sam and Lara talk to Dr. Candice Shoemaker, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture and Human Health at Kansas State University. Dr. Shoemaker talks about the varied and winding path that eventually led to her career in horticultural therapy, explains the basics and history of the field, and describes the benefits of receiving horticultural therapy versus therapeutical horticulture. She discusses the training needed in both horticulture and therapy in order to practice horticultural therapy.  You can find more on Dr. Shoemaker's work in the ASHS Journals HortScience and HortTechnology at http://ow.ly/CXHl50OAfu2. Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

“Controlled Freezing Studies as a Corollary Selection Method for Winterhardiness in Perennial Flax (Linum spp.)” with Neil Anderson, Professor & Interim Department Head at the Department of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota Flax is an important crop worldwide for its many uses, but as with all plants, its global use is limited by the conditions in which it can grow. Enter Neil Anderson, a crop breeder focused on improving many breeding characteristics in flax including winter hardiness. In this episode, Neil joins us to discuss his work using controlled freezing experiments to test the winterhardiness of flax. Tune in to learn: ·         Past and present uses for flax ·         How flax varieties got their names ·         How researchers do or don't account for factors like snow cover or sudden freezes ·         Future research possibilities for flax If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20761 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Neil, you can find him here: ander044@umn.edu https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9794-0397 https://sciprofiles.com/profile/8299 http://horticulture.umn.edu/directory/faculty/neil-oanderson https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/1546035 If you would like to reach out to Dharani Suresh Babu from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here: sureshbabudharani@gmail.com dharani.sureshbabu@wisc.edu https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/dharanisuresh Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b5F03658C-87DF-ED11-A7C7-000D3A32318B%7d Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/-KNL0AMG6DCgoNdDrkF-rCbiye9ZNsSi_soaMQeijFzcOB2OQwfXntkuOy_JNDhN8_mLsFNP8BfJrmludJQFRFxrvhU?loadFrom=SharedLink Forever Green Initiative Perennial Flax Site: https://forevergreen.umn.edu/crops/perennial-flax Forever Green Initiative Site: https://forevergreen.umn.edu/ Minnesota Hardy Plant Breeding: https://mnhardy.umn.edu/ Giving Flax a Perennial Upgrade with Crop Wild Relatives article from the Sustainable Secure Food Blog: https://sustainable-secure-food-blog.com/2020/09/22/giving-flax-a-perennial-upgrade-with-crop-wild-relatives/ Horticultural Crop Revitalization for Future Needs: https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/174095 Cranberry Molecular Physiology Mura Lab: https://cranphysiol.wisc.edu/ Chrysanthemum Breeding at the University of Minnesota: https://mnhardy.dev.umn.edu/node/356/chrysanthemums/about Cushion Growth Habit Chrysanthemums Breeding at the University of Minnesota: https://mnhardy.dev.umn.edu/node/356/chrysanthemums/cushion Shrub Cushion Growth Habit Chrysanthemums Breeding at the University of Minnesota: https://mnhardy.dev.umn.edu/node/356/chrysanthemums/shrub-cushion Upright Growth Habit Chrysanthemums Breeding at the University of Minnesota: https://mnhardy.dev.umn.edu/node/356/chrysanthemums/upright Wave Growth Habit Chrysanthemums Breeding at the University of Minnesota: https://mnhardy.dev.umn.edu/node/356/chrysanthemums/wave Gaura Breeding at the University of Minnesota: https://mnhardy.dev.umn.edu/node/356/gaura MN Aquaponics Website: http://aquaponics.umn.edu/ New Floriculture Crop Species: https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/120843 Worldwide Sustainable Horticultural Crop Production: https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/51452 Sponsored by METER Group. METER sensors deliver real-time, plant, soil, and atmospheric data that fuels environmental research. Listen to METER Group's new podcast We Measure the World to hear how innovative researchers leverage environmental data to make our world a better—and more sustainable—place at metergroup.com/fieldlabearth

Has the UN Biodiversity Convention been a force for ‘good' or ‘evil' in how biotech crops are regulated globally? AgBioFEWS Panelists: Asa Budnick, Nick Loschin, Joseph Opoku and Modesta Abugu AgBioFEWS Fellows Asa Budnick, Nick Loschin, Joseph Opoku Gakpo and Modesta Abugu will share their observations on and interrogate practices at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada that eventually lead to global decisions on the governance of biotech crops. Abstract The United Nations' Biodiversity Conference is a once every two years conference led by the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that gathers stakeholders from all over the world to set out global plans on how to protect biodiversity. The December 2022 conference laid out a new set of nature protecting goals to be implemented from now till 2030, dubbed the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The conference held from the 7th to 19th December 2022 served as the Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CP-MOP 10), and the Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (NP-MOP 4). We present learnings from our participation in various plenary and working group sessions which deliberated on biotechnology regulations, risk assessment, detection and regulation of living/genetically modified organisms, agroecology, digital sequence information (DSI), among others. We also speak about our one-on-one meetings and side events with various delegates and groups, and inform on the role of academia and research organizations in influencing policy decisions at the CBD – COP. And then, respond to the question: Has the UN Biodiversity Convention been a force for ‘good' or ‘evil' in how biotech crops are regulated globally? Finally, we provide overall recommendations on how these deliberations could be improved if it should continue serving as the platform for decision making on biotech crop regulations globally. Related links: United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15 concludes with historic deal to protect biodiversity Blog: Reflections on COP15, by Willy Wei, Nick Loschin, and Khara Griger, 1/13/23 Speaker Bios Modesta Nnedinso Abugu (@modestannedi) is a PhD student in the sweetpotato breeding and genetics program, under the supervision of Dr. Craig Yencho and Dr. Massimo Iorizzo. Her research seeks to understand the genetic mechanism of interaction of various sweetpotato flavor compounds. She is passionate about communicating science to the public, especially on the potentials of agricultural biotechnology tools in promoting food security, and also interested international regulation of biotech crops. She obtained her masters degree in Horticultural Science from the University of Florida, and BS in Biochemistry from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Joseph Opoku Gakpo (@josephopoku1990) is a PhD student in Agricultural and Extension Education at the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, NC State University. His research interests include: communicating controversial sciences like GMOs, vaccinations, and climate; factors that influence success in agricultural education; and how communication is shaping global philanthropic efforts to reduce poverty. He holds a Bsc in Agricultural Biotechnology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, an MA in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana, and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from NC State. He is a journalist by profession and is the 2018 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists' Best Video Journalist Star Prize Award winner. He was also a 2016 Global Leadership Fellow with Cornell University's Alliance for Science Program. Nick Loschin is a PhD student in the Applied Ecology Department, working in the Interdisciplinary Risk Sciences team under Dr. Khara Grieger. He decided to join the PhD program at NC State because he is interested in better understanding the interdisciplinary intersections between risk assessment, sustainability, and community engagement within the context of new food and agriculture technologies. Over the past few years, he has been working at US EPA as an ORISE Research Fellow where he has centered his work within social and natural sciences in order to make science more accessible to diverse groups. More specifically, his team is situated within the Sustainable and Healthy Communities National Research Program, where they focus on environmental justice, science translation, and cumulative risk impacts. He also volunteers with the RTP Speakers Bureau, where he regularly gives presentations on sustainability to a wide variety of audiences and organizations. Asa Budnick is pursuing a PhD in Plant Biology. He works in the lab of Dr. Heike Sederoff studying plant molecular biology and genetics. Asa graduated with a BS in Biology from Northeastern University in 2018. Before entering NC State, he worked at MIT, Editas Medicine, and Inari Agriculture. With a focus on sequencing and gene editing technology development for crop improvement. Asa wants to work to improve food system sustainability and food sovereignty while utilizing and building an understanding of plant genetics. GES Colloquium (GES 591-002) is jointly taught by Drs. Jen Baltzegar and Dawn Rodriguez-Ward, who you may contact with any class-specific questions. Colloquium will generally be live-streamed via Zoom, with monthly in-person meetings in the 1911 Building, room 129. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and Twitter for updates . Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

In this episode of Plants, People, Science, Sam and Lara interview Dr. Sandra B. Wilson, a Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida, to discuss her research, her career, and her advice for young researchers. The featured article is available on the ASHS HortScience electronic journal website at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16123-21. To learn more about Dr. Wilson and her work go to https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty-profiles/sandra-wilson/.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

In this live episode of Plants, People, Science, Sam and Lara interview Dr. Sandra B. Wilson, a Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida, to discuss her research, her career, and her advice for young researchers.The featured article is available on the ASHS HortScience electronic journal website at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16123-21.To learn more about Dr. Wilson and her work go to https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty-profiles/sandra-wilson/.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

Seed Your Future's mission is to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants. In this episode of Plants, People, Science, Sam and Lara interview Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future, to discuss the movement, its progress with attracting students to plant science careers in the years since Seed Your Future's start in 2013, and the plan of action going forward.For more information on Seed Your Future check out their website at https://www.seedyourfuture.org/.To contact Seed Your Future about mentoring or networking opportunities email info@seedyourfuture.org.To connect with Jazmin Albarran email her at jalbarran@SeedYourFuture.org.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

Seed Your Future's mission is to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants. In this episode of Plants, People, Science, Sam and Lara interview Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future, to discuss the movement, its progress with attracting students to plant science careers in the years since Seed Your Future's start in 2013, and the plan of action going forward.For more information on Seed Your Future check out their website at https://www.seedyourfuture.org/. To contact Seed Your Future about mentoring or networking opportunities email info@seedyourfuture.org.To connect with Jazmin Albarran email her at jalbarran@SeedYourFuture.org.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

Description: For today's Orchard Outlook episode you're going to want to store this information. Literally, use it in the storage room. From the moment of picking fruit they're destined to deteriorate… but not on the watch of storage room operators. Our guest Dr. Robert (Bob) Prange opens the door on storage conditions to explain the relationships between temperature, moisture, and gases and fruit quality. Guest: Dr. Robert Prange is an Adjunct Professor at Dalhousie University and was formerly Senior Research Scientist of Postharvest Biology and Technology at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. During a career-long passion for post-harvest storage he was a co-author of the 3rd edition of the book ‘Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruit and Vegetables' and recently authored “Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Apples and Pears”. He has received a number of awards including Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science and Canadian Partners in Technology Transfer Award. Show notes: For the book “Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Apples and Pears” contact rkprange@gmail.com Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Michelle Cortens, Tree Fruit Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia @nstreefruit Connect with us on: Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia Music: A Sunny Day by J. Tones Logo Created by: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Email us at: info@perennia.ca

Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

For this kickoff episode, Sam and Lara interview Dr. Benjamin Campbell, an agricultural economist, to talk about his recent research on how horticulture consumer behavior has changed from COVID-19. Find this featured publication at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04911-21. The authors include Benjamin Campbell, David San Fratello, William Secor, and Julie Campbell, from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia.For more information on Dr. Benjamin Campbell:visit his faculty page at agecon.uga.edu/people/faculty/benjamin-campbell.html find his list of publications at scholar.google.com/citations?user=t-B1-m0AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sraReach him by email at ben.campbell@uga.eduLearn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. To follow Sam Humphrey visit linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Lara Brindisi is on Instagram at @theplantphd and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabrindisi/. Thank you for listening!

For this kickoff episode, Sam and Lara interview Dr. Benjamin Campbell, an agricultural economist, to talk about his recent research on how horticulture consumer behavior has changed from COVID-19. Find this featured publication at https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04911-21. The authors include Benjamin Campbell, David San Fratello, William Secor, and Julie Campbell, from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia.For more information on Dr. Benjamin Campbell visit his faculty page or view his list of publications. You can reach him by email at ben.campbell@uga.edu.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

HOLLY SCOGGINS BIOHolly Scoggins, Ph.D., is an associate professor Emeritus from Virginia Tech. She retired in January 2020 after 20 years in the Department of Horticulture with teaching, research, cooperative extension, and administrative responsibilities.Holly received her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Georgia and her Ph.D. in Horticultural Science from North Carolina State University. In her career at Virginia Tech, Holly taught Greenhouse Management, Herbaceous Landscape Plants, Ornamental Plant Production and Marketing, and Plant Propagation, and advised countless undergrads. Her research and graduate students focused on propagation and production of perennials and annuals, and later field production of hops. Amongst other professional appointments, Holly served as Director of the Hahn Horticulture Garden from 2002–2014 overseeing its expansion from 1.5 to 7 acres of teaching and outreach gardens and the construction of the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion.You can find Holly on LinkedIn and Instagram (@hollyhort) and the farm @beeberryfarm.If you want to learn more about Holly, check out the show notes!  THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.  You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter PlantEd, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

July is here and it's time to take your foot of the gas a little. But not too much - there's still plenty to do! Chris updates Fiona on his allotment and shares his approach to planting, influenced by years of working in parks. They also touch on the different summer growing conditions in Chris's London home compared to his training days in Scotland. As Chris and Fiona both pack their bags for a holiday, they discuss essential preparation to keep everything, including houseplants, ticking over for their return. Sarah returns to talk to Garden Organic's Director of Horticultural Science, Dr. Bruce Pearce. Bruce tells us about organic growing in the wider sense, focusing on what organic means and why organic farming is so essential for a healthy future. Sarah and Bruce discuss the challenges of buying organic food when household budgets are stretched and share some useful tips on how to prioritise at the checkout. Lastly Anton and Chris answer a question from someone struggling with peat-free compost, and share their experiences of growing perennial brassicas. We're delighted to have The Organic Gardening Catalogue as our official podcast sponsor for 2022. Whether you're looking for information, ready to take your first step into organic gardening, or planning your next veg plot or flower bed The Organic Gardening Catalogue is the right place for you! They offer a complete range of organic gardening products, including seeds and plants, pest deterrents, feeds, compost, equipment plus much more. Garden Organic members can also take advantage of a 10% discount with any purchase from the catalogue. For this month's special offer on an amazing range of pots and plants go to organiccatalogue.com/POD5

What can you do to improve your garden's soil to reduce failures? In this episode 061 Sustainable Soil Success with Bryce Lane, we discover how understanding soils influences abundant plant growth.Bryce discovered his passion for plants, and telling others about them while working at a small Massachusetts garden center through high school and college.After earning his BS and MS degrees in Horticulture, he came to the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University as an Instructor and Undergraduate Coordinator.He spent 34 years teaching and advising over 20,000 students. Bryce retired in 2014, but still teaches part-time in the department.For 11 seasons, from 2003 to 2014 he hosted and produced a three-time, Emmy winning, UNC TV public television show called “In the Garden With Bryce Lane”. 

We're back from our break and Joe and Dave kick it off with an episode interviewing Dr. Helen Kraus. Dr. Kraus is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs at North Carolina State University, where she specializes in nursery management and plant nutrition in the Department of Horticultural Science. They discuss everything from what her students learn, how she found her interest in teaching, what Horticultural studies entails and even how students find their passion. We loved having her on and know you will too.

I get a lot of questions every year about mulch, about how to use it, when to use it, which kind to use. And today we'll talk about all that, but also even more important about what goes on in the soil beneath that mulch layer when you mulch with an organic material. My guest today to explain all that is Bill Fonteno, Professor Emeritus of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University and former technical advisor to the U.S. Mulch and Soil Council, the industry trade association.

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists podcast, the podcast about anything and everything connected with nature. In this week's installment, Debbie and Laurie call Dr. Jeff Gillman, PHD to talk with him about the Botanical Gardens at UNCC.     “Jeff has a Master's degree in Entomology and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Georgia. He is the author of five books on gardening and the environment, a Contributing Editor to Fine Gardening Magazine, and has appeared on such shows as Martha Stewart and Growing a Greener World.     From 1998 until 2013 he worked as an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota, but the cold finally got to him! For the past two years he has been an instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, teaching courses on Plant Propagation, Plant Materials, and Hydroponics among others. As of August 2015, he is our new Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens.”     Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.     Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.     Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.     Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

KIM SHEARER BIOKim Shearer is a tree and shrub breeder at the Morton Arboretum where she manages their New Plant Development Program and serves as the Chicagoland Grows® woody plant liaison. Kim advances the arboretum's mission to make the world a greener, healthier, and more beautiful place by introducing plant selections with broad adaptability, disease resistance, and pest resistance. Kim acquired her bachelor's of science from NC State University working under the mentorship of Dr. Tom Ranney, and from there she continued her studies at Oregon State University. She is very active in the horticulture industry with the American Society of Horticultural Science and the eastern region of the International Plant Propagators society. In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics from the plants she's worked on over the years, her passion for quilting, and her love of Maybelle Jones, her beautiful dog. You can find out more about Kim online through her profile page on The Morton Arboretum's website and her Instagram handle @kimintransit.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.  You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter PlantEd, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

Gardeners have increasingly heard the call to reduce or eliminate their use of peat moss, the most familiar ingredient in seed-starting mixes and potting soils—one that a lot of us have long relied on. But peat is not sustainable, and its harvest releases substantial CO2, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. So what to use instead?  That's our topic today with North Carolina State University Professor Brian Jackson, an expert in soilless growing media or soilless substrates, as they are also called.   Brian Jackson is a professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State, and director of the university's Horticultural Substrate Laboratory. He's one of perhaps five U.S. scientists at public universities studying these materials and their role in horticulture and agriculture.

Magnoliaceae evolved flowers before the emergence of bees, how did this shape its pollination strategies? What makes the Magnolia flower perfect? In which growing conditions does Magnolia officinalis flourish? What compound gives M.officinalis essential oil its distinctive aroma? This episode is a brief introduction to a fascinating, ancient, historically significant tree. Intro tune: Botanical Berceuse by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com) References: Magnolia Pollination: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2018-05-05-magnolia-pollination (https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2018-05-05-magnolia-pollination) New Insights into Breeding and Propagating Magnolias. Thomas Ranney and Dominic Gillooly, Department of Horticultural Science, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, North Carolina State University: https://mcilab.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ranney-and-gillooly-2014.pdf?fwd=no (https://mcilab.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ranney-and-gillooly-2014.pdf?fwd=no) Phenolic Constituents from the Stem Bark of Magnolia officinalis: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/np800494e (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/np800494e) Magnolol: A multifunctional compound isolated from the Chinese medicinal plant Magnolia officinalis, European Journal of Integrative Medicine: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2011.09.002 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2011.09.002) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382011001405 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382011001405) Neuroprotective effect of honokiol and magnolol, compounds from Magnolia officinalis, on beta-amyloid-induced toxicity in PC12 cells: https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.3178 (https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.3178)

As the weather gets colder, Minnesotans are heading to apple orchards to pick some of their favorite varieties. And there are many to choose from: Honeycrisp, Haralson, SweeTango and Honeygold are just a few of the many apple varieties that were bred and now grow in Minnesota.  MPR News host Angela Davis explores the history of apples in Minnesota, why they grow so well here, the development of different apple varieties and the best ways to prepare and eat the fruit with an apple breeder, an orchard owner and a chef. Guests: David Bedford is a senior research fellow in the University of Minnesota's Department of Horticultural Science. He specializes in apple breeding.  Gretchen Perbix is the owner and operator of Sweetland Orchard in Webster.   Rachael Perron is the Culinary & Brand Director for Kowalski's Markets. 

In this 2nd episode with Dr. Charlie Hall, you will learn more about the economics of landscaping, with both global and national issues impacting the industry. Dr. Hall grew up working on a nursery in Western North Carolina. He is currently is a professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. […] The post Episode 178 – Four Economic Drivers Impacting the Landscape Industry with Economist Dr. Charlie Hall appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

Warzywa i owoce obecnie są podobno mniej wartościowe, mają mniej witamin i składników mineralnych niż kiedyś i niezwykle trudno jest dostarczyć odpowiednie ilości niezbędnych składników z dietą. Jak entuzjaści tych przeświadczeń sugerują - współcześnie po prostu trzeba suplementować witaminy i składniki mineralne. Jak to jest z tą współczesną żywnością - czy faktycznie obecnie jest tak źle? __ Odcinek na temat niedoborów pokarmowych: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijEGwzCQSJE https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FoOCpu6lsejdEZ9INfwt2?si=Vayf2DK5RxKn8Jyy-sc-KQ&dl_branch=1 __ Ebook - Czy należy się bać współczesnej żywności? https://www.dietetykaopartanafaktach.pl/ebook/ Z kodem: PODCAST -10% __ Źródła: 1. Donald R, Davis PhD, FACN, Melvin D. Epp PhD & Hugh D. Riordan MD. Changes in USDA Food Composition Data for 43 Garden Crops, 1950 to 1999, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2004, 23:6, 669-682 2. Mayer AM. Historical changes in the mineral content of fruits and vegetables. British Food Journal, 1997, 99;6, 207-211 3. White PJ, Broadley MR. Historical variation in the mineral composition of edible horticultural products. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 2005, 80;6, 660-667 4. Marles RJ. Mineral nutrient composition of vegetables, fruits and grains: The context of reports of apparent historical declines. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2017, 56; 93–103. 5. Firoz M. i in. Bioavailability of US commercial magnesium preparations. Magnes Res. 2001 Dec;14(4):257-62. 6. Jarosz M. Normy żywienia dla populacji Polski, Instytut Żywności i Żywienia, Warszawa, 2017. 7. Xia W, Yingying O, Jun L i in. Fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies BMJ 2014; 349 :g4490 8. Macpherson H, Pipingas A, Pase MP. Multivitamin-multimineral supplementation and mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 Feb;97(2):437-44 __

In this special collaboration episode, Danni chats with Dr. Vikram Baliga, a.k.a. the plant professor the host of the successful "Planthropology" podcast. Vikram talks about his journey that led him from being lost to finishing a PhD in Horticultural Science at Texas Tech University and becoming an award-winning lecturer in it, owning his own business, being a manager of the university greenhouse, and a successful podcaster. Vikram shares about his passion for plants that started with his MD grandfather, and his hobbies of woodworks, music, and photography. Vikram also talks about his podcast and how the idea was triggered in his mind, and about his hilarious and educational tik-tok videos. In this special episode Danni drank Amaretto and Vikram drank his coffee.This is Part I of a special double episode. In Part II, Vikram interviews Danni for a Planthropology episode. You should really check it out at https://www.planthropologypod.com/Host: Danni Reches (@DanniReches)Producer and Editor: Ido Rosenzweig (@IdoRosenzweig)Follow Vikram and Planthropology:Website: www.planthropologypod.comPodchaser: www.podchaser.com/PlanthropologyFacebook page: PlanthropologyFacebook group: Planthropology's Cool Plant PeopleInstagram: @PlanthropologyPodTwitter: @Planthropology_Vikram's Twitter: @ThePlantProfTik-Tok: @theplantprofe-mail: Planthropologypod@gmail.comContact us:On Twitter: @What2DoWithTHATOn Facebook: @What2DoWithTHATOn Instagram: @What2DoWithTHATSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur website: www.what2dowiththat.comEnjoy the episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, two experienced gardeners will join MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk all things gardening, give advice about how to grow and manage a garden in this kind of weather, and answer questions from listeners. Guests: Catherine Grant is the biology department greenhouse manager at the University of St. Thomas. Julie Weisenhorn is an extension educator and an extension associate professor at the University of Minnesota's Department of Horticultural Science.

Caitlin Clineff has worked in the Green Industry for 7 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Horticultural Science from NC State, and has worked in famous public gardens such as Duke Gardens and Dumbarton Oaks, as well as being a landscape designer, project manager, and consultant. She now works at Myatt Landscaping & Construction, where she handles recruitment, retention, employee engagement, public outreach, the website, and social media. Her goal is to help drive the industry workforce toward a more diverse, sustainable future.

Gene Giacomelli is a Professor in Biosystems Engineering for interdisciplinary education, research and outreach program for greenhouse and other advanced technology systems. He received a Ph.D. in Horticultural Engineering from Rutgers University in 1983. He also has a Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of California-Davis and two bachelor's degrees in Horticultural Science and Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Rutgers University. Here at the University of Arizona he teaches Controlled Environment Systems which is an introduction to the technical aspects of greenhouse design, environmental control, nutrient delivery systems, hydroponic crop production, intensive field production systems, and post-harvest handling and storage of crops. His research interests include controlled environment plant productions systems [greenhouse and growth chamber] research, design, development and applications, with emphases on: crop production systems, nutrient delivery systems, environmental control, mechanization, and labor productivity.More about Gene Giacomelli:Website: https://ceac.arizona.edu/person/gene-giacomelliMore about Joe Swartz:Website: https://amhydro.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HydroConsultantMore about Nick Greens: Website: https://www.nickgreens.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoGreensSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nickgreens)

In the United States, there are more than 59,000 job openings for college graduates in agriculture each year. And the need for them is climbing. What is North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences doing to fill that need? Associate Dean John Dole talks about agricultural careers and shares more about how CALS prepares them for the future. About Our Guest John Dole is associate dean and director of academic programs for North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He’s also been a scientist and educator with expertise in the production of cut flowers and poinsettias. He comes from an area of west Michigan with a large agricultural industry, and as a child he earned spending money by working at a farm stand next door to his house. Dole went on to study at Michigan State and the University of Idaho, then began his academic career at Oklahoma State University. He joined NC State’s faculty in 2020, becoming head of the Department of Horticultural Science in 2011 and starting his current position in 2016.ResourcesFind descriptions of nearly 250 agricultural careers at FFA’S AgExplorer website, where you can also take a quiz to see which ones might be right for you. Learn more about two-year, four-year and graduate academic programs, student life and pathways to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, visit the CALS website. There’s also information on the site about how to apply.Nominate a prospective student.

Dr. Charlie Hall is the top economist in the Green Industry. He is a passionate speaker on all things green (money and plants.) Growing up in the industry on a nursery in Western North Carolina, Dr. Hall currently is a professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at Texas A&M University. He has degrees in […] The post Episode #166 – Economic Predictions For 2021 With Economist Dr. Charlie Hall appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

The Vaccinium Coordinated Agricultural Project (VacCAP) is a massive undertaking to identify the ideal blueberry in terms of consumer preferences, shelf life and mechanical harvestability. With over $25 million invested from federal funds, participating institutions and its stakeholders, VacCAP has massive positive implications for the future of blueberry breeding.  Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Rod Cook, industry veteran and the chair of the Blueberry Technology and Innovation Committee, are joined by Massimo Iorizzo, Ph.D., associate professor in the North Carolina State University Department of Horticultural Science; Jim Hancock, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Michigan State University and recent recipient of the NABC Duke Galletta Award; and Patricio Munoz, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department in the University of Florida. Register for the Town Hall: https://mailchi.mp/ushbc.org/townhall (https://mailchi.mp/ushbc.org/townhall)  Visit the VacCap website at : https://www.vacciniumcap.org/ (vacciniumcap.org/).  “At the end of this project, we'll have an accurate concept of what consumers really like in a blueberry and we will have developed tools to accurately assess that fruit quality. ” - Jim Hancock, Ph.D. “We want to understand the relation between the quality and the willingness to buy … the question is, does quality play a role in a consumer paying more for certain blueberry types?”  - Massimo Iorizzo, Ph.D. “Imagine that you have a new disease … we cannot take 10 or 15 years to develop a new variety, to develop something resistant to the disease. Our growers need a faster response from the breeders. For this project, we hope to develop the resources and the tools to actually make that happen, to be able to react faster than we have been doing it. ”  - Patricio Munoz, Ph.D. Topics covered include:  Overview of the VacCAP Specialty Crop Research Initiative. What VacCAP hopes to accomplish for blueberry breeding. Current status of the initiative.  How researchers are creating the genome of the ideal blueberry.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Juan Soria Morales in Mexico, Andres Armstrong in Chile, and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on Jan. 20, 2021. 

Good evening and welcome back to the podcast where you Sleep... with Josh. Tonight, we are expanding our selection of manuals to include the meditating nature of Gardening. I will be reading the "Manual of Gardening" by L.H. Bailey. Second Edition. Published in 1910. L.H. Bailey, or Liberty Hyde Bailey, was an American horticulturalist and botanist who co-founded the American Society for Horticultural Science. Let's just say, he was a big deal, so sit back, close your eyes, and get comfortable, because you'll get tired of this podcast... guaranteed.

Calling bees, butterflies, and more to your landscape. In This Podcast: There is a lot of focus on the importance of pollinators, yet there is still a concerning decline in populations. Kim Eierman, author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, specializes in environmental horticulture, and is encouraging gardeners to enhance pollinator pathways. Listen in to learn about the various types of pollinators, understanding native ecosystems, and how to connect your yard to a pollinator pathway.  Don't miss an episode!visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Kim is an Environmental Horticulturist specializing in ecological landscapes and native plants. She is the founder of EcoBeneficial LLC in New York. Kim teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center in NY, Rutgers Home Gardeners School and several other institutions. She is an active speaker nationwide and also provides horticultural consulting to homeowners and commercial clients. In addition to being a Certified Horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science, Kim is an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center, and a member of The Ecological Landscape Alliance and Garden Communicators International, and designs pollinator victory gardens for both home owners and commercial clients. Kim is the author of the new book, The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening. Visit www.urbanfarm.org/ecobeneficial for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Don't forget to check out Kim's blog article on Ten Tips for a Thriving Pollinator Victory Garden Kim Eierman on Pollinator Victory Gardens.

This week on the podcast I'm talking with Joe Wilson, associate professor of biology at Utah State University. The very same Joe Wilson who you likely know from The Bees in Your Backyard – the book, the website and the prolific social media presence.He and illustrator Jonny VanOrman have just published a brand new children's book called Bees are the Best. It's a whimsical little tale about discovering the diversity of bees in the world. And while Joe and I talk about creating the book itself, we also explore what goes into effective science communication.Joe Wilson:• Website: https://www.beesinyourbackyard.com/• Twitter: @BeesBackyard• YouTube: https://bit.ly/2WOe98uWEEKLY UPDATE:• AI analysis suggests we're getting better at wildlife conservation (EurekAlert/Cell Press) https://bit.ly/2y6BGXT• What motivates sales of pollinator-friendly plants? (EurekAlert/American Society for Horticultural Science) https://bit.ly/2Jf4Iac• How ‘undertaker' bees recognize dead comrades (Science) https://bit.ly/2UiVqjL• Scientists transform ultra-tough pollen into flexible material (EurekAlert/Nanyang Technological University) https://bit.ly/3buQ6QcPlease subscribe to the Bee Report Podcast. Leave a 5-star rating and review. And visit TheBeeReport.com to sign up for the newsletter to stay connected to the world of bees.Thoughts, questions or comments? Get in touch at tbr@bymattkelly.com.

This week we talk about floral and other horticultural foams.  The most commonly available foams to the floriculture, floristry and horticulture industries are phenolic or polyurethane plastic foams.  Because of their lack of degradability and other issues related to the hazardous chemicals used in their production, those of us working in horticulture and floristry and floriculture should be aware of the issues.  Today we chat about these foams and some of the R&D into alternatives or "improvements" to the foams (all of which is very new).  Our key message is the same as that of some of the big name designers who avoid the use of floral foam: Work like it never existed!  Floristry and horticulture existed way before the 1950's when these  plastic foams were invented.  Because of the issues related to foam toxicity, lack of degradability and full life cycle costs, we feel it is best to just avoid using them altogether.   And, we should encourage our researchers and policy makers to spend money on improved organic crop production, greenhouse technology to reduce footprints, etc. , rather than spending money on alternatives to plastic products we don't really need, and which are questionably "environmentally friendly". The links or research documents we reference in this episode are: Instagram "No Floral Foam" hashtag https://www.koch.com.au/blog/to-foam-or-not-to-foam-what-is-the-question-about-no-floral-foam https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/potential-chemical-exposures-spray-polyurethane-foam MSDS sheet for Oasis Floral Foam  Link to Tobey Nelson Events Instagram Post discussing degradability of "new" floral foam from oasis Ahmad, I., Dole, J. M., Clark, E. M. R., Blazich, F. A. 2014. Floral foam and/or conventional or organic preservatives affect the vase-life and quality of cut rose (Rosa * hybrida L.) stems. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. Vol 89 pp 41-46 Basso, M.C., A. Pizzi, F. Al-Marzouki, S. Abdalla. 2016. Horticultural/hydroponics and floral natural foams from tannins. Industrial Crops and Products 87 (2016) 177–181.  Wheeler, R., S.H. Schwartzkopf, T.W. Tibbits, R.W.Langhans. 1985. Elimination of toxicity from polyurethane foam plugs used for plant culture.   Hortscience 20(3) 448-449.    In an upcoming episode we will be hearing from some of the leading designers who avoid the use of foam and how they achieve their amazing results- so stay tuned for that episode coming up in future weeks.  Our theme music was composed and performed by Heather's son Callum, and the challenging job of audio editing was completed by the brilliant Laura Eccleston.   

Organically recycling through vermicomposting. In This Podcast: Rhonda Sherman, an extension specialist in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University, shares how throwing away our food waste is a major problem in landfills, releasing methane gas which is a contributor to climate change and causing heavy metals to be released into water sources. She spends 90 percent of her work time educating people in what to do with their food waste instead, namely by composting or vermicomposting. Rhonda shares access to many of the publications she's written which can be found on her website. Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Rhonda is an extension specialist in the Department of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University, providing leadership for university outreach programs on solid waste management issues through the Cooperative Extension Service. She holds degrees in Environmental Studies and Urban/Regional Planning, and Environmental Resources Analysis with an emphasis in solid waste management. Rhonda's areas of expertise are vermicomposting, composting, recycling, and waste reduction. She gives about 40 presentations annually and has authored over 65 publications on these topics. Her new book is The Worm Farmer's Handbook: Mid- to Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Businesses, Municipalities, Schools, and Institutions published by our friends at Chelsea Green. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/wormfarmershandbook for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. 405: Rhonda Sherman on Worm Farming  

77: Kim Eierman on Native Plants Choosing plants that are appropriate for your ecosystem. Kim is an environmental horticulturist specializing in ecological landscapes and native plants. She is also the founder of EcoBeneficial!, a horticulture communications and consulting company. Kim teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center and several other institutions. She is an active speaker on ecological gardening topics, presenting at industry conferences, garden clubs and nature centers. A Certified Horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science, Kim is also a Master Gardener, a Master Naturalist, an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional and a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center. She received 2015 and 2014 Silver Awards of Achievement from the Garden Writers Association. In this podcast: What kinds of plants are good for bees? How else can you support pollinators? Did you know that some bees and even ants can be pollinators? How do you know which bugs are GOOD for the garden? How can urban farmers enhance their ecosystem? For more links and resources from this podcast go to http://www.urbanfarm.org/blog/2016/05/12/kim-eierman/