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I See Dead Plants

Plant Science Stories Rooted in the Everyday The I See Dead Plants podcast shares the stories of people and plants, pests and pathogens, and the conflicts among them. Join us as we speak to the folks who are helping the rest of us live healthier, more productive lives through pest management research and education. We strive to make science accessible.

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01:02:11

(S4:E26) Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 1

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/07/09

This week Ed interviews Zach Schumm, entomologist with the Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. They discuss Zach’s role in diagnostics and stinkbugs. Additional Resources https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/pidc https://npdn.org/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Schumm, Z. (Interviewees). S4:E26 (Podcast). Smells Like Trouble: A Stinkbug Overview Part 1. 7/9/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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52:05

(S4:E25) Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and...

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2025/07/02

In this episode Ed interviews a podcast alumni, Dr. Vinson Doyle of Louisiana State University. They discuss the evolution of cercospora taxonomy and how it may relate to soybean diseases. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13261 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10658-020-01969-z https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-12-15-0332-R https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-25-0407-RE How to cite the

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47:58

(S4:E24) Taxonomic Tumult: Cerospora Species and...

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2025/06/25

In this episode Ed interviews a podcast alumni, Dr. Vinson Doyle of Louisiana State University. They discuss the evolution of cercospora taxonomy and how it may relate to soybean diseases. Additional Resources https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13261 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10658-020-01969-z https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTO-12-15-0332-R https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-25-0407-RE How to cite the

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55:54

(S4:E23) Tunnels of Terror: Soybean Tentiform Leafminer

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2025/06/18

In this episode Ed discusses the Soybean tentiform leafminer, an emergent insect pest of soybean, with Dr. Bob Koch of the University of Minnesota. Additional Resources Initial detections in soybean: https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab038 Laboratory rearing methods: https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol57/iss1/9/ Genome and genetic variability among populations: https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkaf021 Development and longevity: https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae059 Distinguishing stages and sexes:

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01:14:03

(S4:E22) Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and...

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2025/06/11

In this episode Ed interviews Devin Radosevich, Ph.D. Student at Iowa State University. They discuss Devin’s work, in the Gassmann lab, with short stature corn and insect pests. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Radosevich, D. (Interviewees). S4:E22 (Podcast). Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn. 6/4/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript

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42:15

(S4:E21) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst...

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/05/21

In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629

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47:57

(S4:E20) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst...

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2025/05/14

In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629

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50:25

(S4:E19) Tubers of Terror: Unearthing the Potato Cyst...

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/05/07

In this Episode Ed Talks with Dr. Matt Back and Dr. Kasia Dybal of Harper Adams University. We discussed the complicated system of potato cyst nematode in the United Kingdom. Additional Resources https://www.pcnhub.ac.uk/ https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pcn-grower-guide https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/pest-management/idahopcn https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386636 https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220386629

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47:14

(S4:E18) Beech Leaf Destroyer: A Beech Leaf Disease...

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2025/04/30

In this episode Ed interviews “Dr. Fear” herself, Dr. Carrie Fearer of Virginia Tech University. They discuss Beech leaf disease and what is known so far about this disease. Additional Resources https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/about/conservation/publications https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/delivering-mission/sustain/beech-leaf-disease-emerging-forest-threat-eastern-us https://extension.psu.edu/guide-to-beech-leaf-disease-for-the-public https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/64592

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48:54

(S4:E17) Six -Legged Siege: Row Crop Insects and...

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2025/04/23

In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Chris DiFonzo of Michigan State University. They discuss some of the work Chris has done throughout her career including soybean aphid, west bean cutworm and the handy Bt trait table. Additional Resources https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17849878/ https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/10/1/27/5558144 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17349112/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26470169/

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47:34

(S4:E16) Six -Legged Siege: Row Crop Insects and...

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2025/04/16

In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Chris DiFonzo of Michigan State University. They discuss some of the work Chris has done throughout her career including soybean aphid, west bean cutworm and the handy Bt trait table. Additional Resources https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17849878/ https://academic.oup.com/jipm/article/10/1/27/5558144 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17349112/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26470169/

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35:10

(S4:E15) Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights:...

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2025/04/09

In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Sean Toporek of South Dakota State University. The discuss Sean’s experience as a new faculty member starting a program from scratch. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Toporek, S. (Interviewee). S4:E15 (Podcast). Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights: Unraveling the Unknown in Academia Part 2. 4/9/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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45:57

(S4:E14) Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights:...

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/04/02

In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Sean Toporek of South Dakota State University. The discuss Sean’s experience as a new faculty member starting a program from scratch. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Toporek, S. (Interviewee). S4:E14 (Podcast). Petrifying Pathogens and Faculty Frights: Unraveling the Unknown in Academia Part 1. 4/2/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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43:53

(S4:E13) Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and...

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2025/03/26

In this episode Ed Talks with Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon’s work in disease forecasting and predictive modeling. Additional Resources https://badgercropdoc.com/ https://ipcm.wisc.edu/apps/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S4:E13 (Podcast). Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and Predictive Modeling Part 2. 3/26/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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42:30

(S4:E12) Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and...

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/03/19

In this episode Ed Talks with Dr. Damon Smith of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss Damon’s work in disease forecasting and predictive modeling. Additional Resources https://badgercropdoc.com/ https://ipcm.wisc.edu/apps/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) and Smith, D. (Interviewee). S4:E12 (Podcast). Prophecy of Plague: Plant Diseases and Predictive Modeling Part 1. 3/19/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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35:54

(S4:E11) Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the...

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2025/03/12

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Dave Coyle from Clemson University in South Carolina. They discuss the ongoing problem of southern pine beetle destruction of pine plantations. Additional Resources https://spb.clemson.edu/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev2_042840.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112724001828 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112715002017?via%3Dihub https://academic.oup.com/jof/article/113/5/454/4599701

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41:42

(S4:E10) Southern Pine Specters: An Overview of the...

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/03/05

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Dave Coyle from Clemson University in South Carolina. They discuss the ongoing problem of southern pine beetle destruction of pine plantations. Additional Resources https://spb.clemson.edu/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev2_042840.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112724001828 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112715002017?via%3Dihub https://academic.oup.com/jof/article/113/5/454/4599701

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43:36

(S4:E9) Fields Flooded with Fear: An Overview of Rice...

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2025/02/26

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chase Floyd of the University of Missouri and Dr. Nick Bateman of the University of Arkansas. They discuss the rice billbug which has become an issue with furrow irrigated rice Additional Resources https://www.proquest.com/docview/2779802471?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true&sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=aaesser#page=86

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36:43

(S4:E8) Fields Flooded with Fear: An Overview of Rice...

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/02/19

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chase Floyd of the University of Missouri and Dr. Nick Bateman of the University of Arkansas. They discuss the rice billbug which has become an issue with furrow irrigated rice Additional Resources https://www.proquest.com/docview/2779802471?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true&sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=aaesser#page=86

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49:39

(S4:E7) Fields Flooded with Fear: An Overview of Rice...

I See Dead Plants ·

2025/02/12

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chase Floyd of the University of Missouri and Dr. Nick Bateman of the University of Arkansas. They discuss the rice billbug which has become an issue with furrow irrigated rice. Additional Resources https://www.proquest.com/docview/2779802471?pq-origsite=gscholar&fromopenview=true&sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=aaesser#page=86

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