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Healthy plants are the foundation for life on our planet. They produce the oxygen we breathe and over 80% of the food we eat. The Plantopia podcast series explains how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future. Inspired by the United Nations declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health, the American Phytopathological Society created Plantopia so you can explore the w... more

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In this episode, PhD student Isako (Izzi) Di Tomassi from the Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Program in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her formative research experiences as a... more

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In this episode, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia, Tipton joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his long career as an extension plant pathologist working primarily on peanut and cotton diseases both across the s... more

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In this episode, 2025 APS Fellow Dr. Carolyn Young, Professor of Plant Pathology and Department Head of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her non-traditional career path as a research ... more

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Boehm, Professor of Plant Pathology, Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska joins host Matt K... more

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Recent Guests

Isako Di Tomassi
PhD student specializing in Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Lessons in Resilience
Dr. Bob Kemerait
Professor of Plant Pathology in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia.
University of Georgia
Episode: More than peanuts in the Peach State
Dr. Carolyn Young
Professor of Plant Pathology and Department Head for Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Episode: Good Fellows Part III
Dr. Michael Boehm
Professor of Plant Pathology, Vice President for Agricultural and Natural Resources, and the Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Episode: Good Fellows Part II
Dr. Tim Widmer
Plant pathologist and former USDA ARS National Program Leader for Plant Disease
Former USDA ARS
Episode: Good Fellows Part I
Dr. Karen Garrett
President of the American Phytopathological Society and Preeminent Professor of Plant Pathology
University of Florida
Episode: A Conversation with APS President Dr. Karen Garrett
Dr. Kranthi Mandadi
Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Episode: The Fastidious and The Curious
Dr. Lisa Castlebury
Research Mycologist and Research Leader of the Mycology and Nematology, Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory with the USDA ARS
USDA ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Episode: Why a Collection of Dead Fungi Matters
Dr. Ilse Alejandra Huerta Arredondo
Assistant Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Agronomy at Universidad de Guanajuato, specializing in agricultural and extension education.
Universidad de Guanajuato
Episode: Mexico's agricultural extension ambassador

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Matt Kasson
Host of Plantopia, engaged in promoting plant health through accessible science communication and expert discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Original and well made!

    It is to awesome to finally get a podcast devoted to plant pathology sciences, and even better that it is well-made and well-produced. Worth your time!

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    M.Borden
    United States5 years ago

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Engaging and educational, focusing on essential themes in plant health and sustainability.
Well-produced content that connects listeners with leading experts on critical agricultural issues.

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Lessons in Resilience
Q: What advice do you have for those undergrads that are thinking about grad school?
We hope that the McClintock Letters Initiative is part of a larger cultural shift in academia towards recognizing the value of science communication.
Lessons in Resilience
Q: Do you feel like an REU is like a must-do kind of thing for an undergrad to really understand what grad school is going to be like?
Doing an REU was a crucial part of my development as an early career scientist.
More than peanuts in the Peach State
Q: What made you pivot then as an analytical chemist to pursue plant pathology?
Dr. Kemerait shared that while working as an analytical chemist, he searched for something more fulfilling, which led him to plant pathology after discovering it at the University of Florida.
More than peanuts in the Peach State
Q: When did you get interested in extension?
Dr. Kemerait responded that he felt born to do extension and became aware of it while learning about plant pathology in the early 1990s.
Good Fellows Part III
Q: What motivated some of your work with pecan scab and cotton root rot?
Regionally, pecans are a really important issue and scab is the number one disease.

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What is Plantopia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Dedicated to exploring the vital role of plant health in our ecosystem, this series covers a broad range of topics, including the intricacies of plant pathology, sustainable agricultural practices, and the impact of climate change on food security. Listeners can expect engaging conversations with leading experts in the field, who share their research insights and experiences, providing a comprehensive understanding of how plant health affects not only agricultural production but also the broader environmental landscape. Unique discussions on topics such as nematology, mycology, and the importance of science communication aim to bridge the gap between scientific research and public awareness, making the insights accessible and relevant to a ... more

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Recent guests on Plantopia include:

1. Isako Di Tomassi
2. Dr. Bob Kemerait
3. Dr. Carolyn Young
4. Dr. Michael Boehm
5. Dr. Tim Widmer
6. Dr. Karen Garrett
7. Dr. Kranthi Mandadi
8. Dr. Lisa Castlebury

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