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In Defense of Plants Podcast

Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything bota... Read more

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Ep. 434 - Moths are Important Pollinators

Ep. 434 - Moths are Important Pollinators

This episode celebrates moths as pollinators. We ignore or even malign moths at our own peril. Dr. Stephen Robertson joi... Read more

13 Aug 2023

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Ep. 433 - What Drives Orchid Diversity?

Ep. 433 - What Drives Orchid Diversity?

What drives orchid evolution? Why are places like Colombia so rich in orchid diversity? What constitutes a species acros... Read more

6 Aug 2023

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