26: Interactions Between Cacti and Funga with Stefan Burger
This week we interview Stefan Burger, an Environmental Consultant and Naturalist Guide Based in Chile. Stefan (@cactusexplorer) does tours, presentations, consulting, conservation, photography, videography.
In this chat we talk about:
Cacti ecology
Why are cacti important
Pollinators and cacti
Mycorrhizae with desert biomes
Water and fungi
Soil types and cacti
Fungal associates
Biodiversity
Cactus anatomy
Why is conservation important with cacti?
What is cactus poaching
Peyote
Seed banks
Avocado Wars
Questions from Fans:
"What cacti would you like to pet if it wasn't so angry?"
"How do you feel about people growing cacti at home?"
"Do you have cacti in your home?"
Where to find Stefan:
Cactus explorer
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
TikTok
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floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com
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Help support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"
a twist on buy me a coffee
When I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!
Theme song :
-Soundotcom called Go Rock
-Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-lead
License: http://creativecommons.org/
