In Defense of Plants

In Defense of Plants: Episode Highlights

This page features summaries of several podcast episodes from In Defense of Plants, focusing on botanical research and natural history:

• Zingiberales (The Gingers): A discussion with Dr. Chelsea Specht on flower development, genetics, and the evolutionary diversity of the order Zingiberales.
• Micro Moths: An exploration with Dr. Jason Dombroskie regarding the natural history of micro moths and their essential relationships with native host plants.
• Gulf Coast Biodiversity: A conversation with Dr. Elizabeth White about the high levels of plant endemism in the Gulf Coast region of southeastern North America and the factors driving this biodiversity.
• Heuchera (Alumroots/Coral Bells): A deep dive with Dr. Ryan Folk into the genus Heuchera, specifically focusing on hybridization events and what they reveal about plant evolution.