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-
16: Reconnecting with your Roots with Laura Adrian
15: The Nerdy Banter Between Two Plant Biologists with Addeline Theis (Prairiologist)
14: Urban Foraging with Annie Doran: The Negative Impacts of your Mowed Lawns
13: How the Soil Food Web Works and Why it's Important with Dr. Elaine Ingham
Episode 12: Plant Microscopy with Judith Lundberg-Felten CEO of Flora L. Design
Episode 11: Mycorrhizal Planet with Michael Phillips
Episode 10: A Deep Dive into Mycoremediation with Howard Sprouse Founder of The Remediators
9: How to be like a Plant and Share Positive Energy Ft. A Guided Nature Meditation with Lesa De Bergh
Episode 8: What is Photosynthesis and How Does it Work with Dr. Ruhland
Episode 7: How to Enjoy Every Moment with Willow the Herbalist at Flora Funga Farms
Episode 6: How to Become a Mushroom with Sam the Fungi
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 4: Why are Fungi Important?
Fungi are important for far too many reasons to list on this. A few to name are:
Episode 3: Why are Plants Important?
Plants are important to us humans and the environment. Without plants we wouldn’t have the food availability nor the oxygen to sustain ourselves.
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.