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."

Listen up!

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-

KK 7/30/24 KK 7/30/24

123: 2nd Reoccurring Guest--How to Save Rare Plants?

KK 2/2/22 KK 2/2/22

30: The Future of Farming (Regenerative Agriculture) with Allen Williams

KK 12/15/21 KK 12/15/21

27: Who is the "Gentleman Forager" with Mike Kempenich

KK 11/3/21 KK 11/3/21

24: How to Lead Your Own Mushroom Foray with Tim Clemens

KK 10/6/21 KK 10/6/21

22: Linking Technology and Nature Using GIS with Kevin Rohling

KK 9/8/21 KK 9/8/21

20: How Lichenology can be Both Scientific and Artistic and How They're Underrated with Steven and Lili

KK 7/28/21 KK 7/28/21

17: Get to Know Me Kaitlyn Kuehn (KK): Host of Flora Funga Podcast

KK 7/14/21 KK 7/14/21

16: Reconnecting with your Roots with Laura Adrian

KK 6/30/21 KK 6/30/21

15: The Nerdy Banter Between Two Plant Biologists with Addeline Theis (Prairiologist)

KK 5/5/21 KK 5/5/21

Episode 11: Mycorrhizal Planet with Michael Phillips

KK 4/21/21 KK 4/21/21

Episode 10: A Deep Dive into Mycoremediation with Howard Sprouse Founder of The Remediators

KK 4/7/21 KK 4/7/21

9: How to be like a Plant and Share Positive Energy Ft. A Guided Nature Meditation with Lesa De Bergh

KK 3/24/21 KK 3/24/21

Episode 8: What is Photosynthesis and How Does it Work with Dr. Ruhland

KK 3/10/21 KK 3/10/21

Episode 7: How to Enjoy Every Moment with Willow the Herbalist at Flora Funga Farms

KK 2/10/21 KK 2/10/21

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.

KK 2/7/21 KK 2/7/21

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.

KK 12/5/19 KK 12/5/19

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.