Flora Funga Podcast
Hosted by KK
Hello my scientists. I’m (KK) Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist looking to bridge the gap between plants, fungi, and humans. I have a thirst for mycology, (the study of fungi) and would love to educate the importance of plant and fungi interactions. Mushrooms and plants can and will help save the planet one hyphae at a time.
Mushrooms can help breakup plastics and radiation . Plants can communicate above and below ground with other plants and fungi. Without their connections we would not be able to grow food for the population nor have flowers around the world.
Did you know that the smell of fresh cut grass is actually the plant yelling for help? or the plants have some of the same disease genes as us?
If you like to get down and nerdy with plants, fungi, and other science facts find my podcast, “Flora Funga Podcast."
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If you like to get down and nerdy with plants, fungi, and other science topics you’ve found the right podcast for YOU, “Flora Funga Podcast."
-Happy Binging-
109: How do Cotton Candy Grapes Exist?
23: Fungi Photography: Combining Science and Art with Meg Madden
20: How Lichenology can be Both Scientific and Artistic and How They're Underrated with Steven and Lili
15: The Nerdy Banter Between Two Plant Biologists with Addeline Theis (Prairiologist)
Episode 8: What is Photosynthesis and How Does it Work with Dr. Ruhland
Episode 5: Why are Plant-Fungi Interactions Important?
Plant-fungi interactions are important because without it there would be limited food to eat. The studies are clear that at least 90% of plants use mycorrhizal fungi to produce fruit and vegetables.
Episode 2: What is a Fungus?
A fungus is either a single filamentous or multicellular eukaryotic organism that is heterotropic (can’t make their own food) and contains a nuclei in each cell. Their cell walls are made out of chitin (same material that lobster shells are) unlike plant cells which are made out of cellulose.
Episode 1: What is a Plant?
A plant is a multicellular living eukaryotic organism that belong to the kingdom Plantae that mostly uses to photosynthesis to acquire energy.