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Episode 6: Fungi
Building on Episode 2: Roots!, Josh goes deeper into the mysterious world of mycelium, molds, mildews, and more. Discover how the fungi, known as molds, became a vital part of medicine and what certain types of fungi have in common with BookTok’s favorite books.
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Episode 5: Cranberry
Listen along as Kara and Josh learn more about the iconic holiday fruit, native to North America; from it's growing process to how canned cranberry sauce became a staple food at the winter holidays!
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Episode 4: Megaflora
Josh guides us on a hike through the Redwoods and Pando to teach us about megaflora. From tree hollows to heartwoods, Josh and Kara discuss how Redwoods get so old and so tall, how many plants clone themselves to create new life, and why Pando is argued to be the largest living organism on the planet.
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Episode 2: Roots!
We're digging down this week and researching the basics of root structures and mycelium! Learn as Josh presents about their similarities and differences and our hosts discuss their wider effect on our natural world. Topics include internal structures and common ancestors to how roots helped solve the Dust Bowl.
Image Credit: Photo by Dr. Shannon Guichonhttps://www.nationalforests.org/blog/underground-mycorrhizal-network