Planthropology
If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to teach you plant facts (though we'll do plenty of that), but to give you some insight into the cool people who work with them. From the soil to the plate to the climate, dive into the anthropology of plants (get it?) and learn a little more about why you should care about the world around you from the people who care about it the most.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
8. College Education, Navigating Life, and People Propagation w/ Kristin Bingham
What's up, Plant People?? I have a great one for you today. I sat down (several months ago, actually) with my dear friend Kristin Bingham to talk about plants, college education, and ju…
7. Aquifers, Gardening, and Making Sure There's Jam w/ Katherine Drury
What's up, Plant People? It's your host, Vikram Baliga, back again with Episode 7! Listen, do you like water? Of course you do! I know for a fact you like to drink, eat, bathe (at least…
6. Academia, the Art of Storytelling, and Digging Graves w/ Dr. Glen Ritchie
Dr. Glen Ritchie is an associate professor of crop physiology and chair of the Department of Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University. Dr. Ritchie took on the role of Department …
5. Science Communication, One to Grow On, and Giant Entomology Books w/ Hallie Casey
Hallie Casey is one of the hosts and the mastermind behind the One to Grow On Podcast. On this amazing pod, they "dig into questions about agriculture and try to understand how food pro…
Dinosaurs, Avocados, and Flamilla Ice Cream w/ Bradley Baliga
Hey there, plant people! It's our first bonus episode! I was recording remotely from home one day, and my little dude came into the room and wanted to talk into the microphone. I decide…
4. Floral Design, the Future of Horticulture, and Untimely Deadheading w/ Russ Plowman
What's up, Plant People? To some, horticulture may seem like a dying field. Russ Plowman doesn't agree and thinks the future actually looks bright, as horticulturists will become more a…
3. Extension, Public Outreach, and Herd's Hamburgers w/ Christina Reid
Why don't people grow their own food anymore? How should we be planning our landscapes to best save our limited water resources? How do you keep birds from eating your tomatoes? Where's…
2. Water Conservation, Education, and Muddy Wheelbarrows w/ Daniel Cunningham
On Episode 2, we'd like you to meet the Texas Plant Guy, Daniel Cunningham. Daniel is an educator with Water University, part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Research. Daniel is pas…
1. Mesquite Trees, Indigenous Peoples, and Not Eating Your Friends w/ Kyle Tengler
Episode 1 is finally here! Sit back, relax, and listen to the soothing mouth-sounds of my dear friend, Kyle Tengler. He's a man that passionate about good food, nutrition, and the envir…
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