Botany

By La Trobe University

What's Botany about?

Podcasts on the discussions of the study of plants, the development of more productive, disease resistant food and energy crops and the management of our forest resources.

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Botany episodes:

09.28.2012
Food for the Future
With world population expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 we are faced with the challenge of feeding this growing population while dealing with the problems of climate change and diminishing arable land. Lifting a billion people out of poverty and...
11.29.2011
Understanding Cell Death in Plants
Professor Roger Parish (Botany, La Trobe University) on new developments in plant cell research, and improving agricultural production. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.
11.28.2011
Understanding Cell Death in Plants
Professor Roger Parish (Botany, La Trobe University) on new developments in plant cell research, and improving agricultural production. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.
11.10.2011
Food Security for a Crowded Planet
A La Trobe University research group led by Professor Roger Parish have developed a new technology for hybrid seed production, with considerable economic benefits for Australian agriculture. Copyright 2011 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.
08.26.2010
Hexima Opens Glasshouse at La Trobe
The new glasshouse facility at La Trobe University is built by Hexima. Covering 200 square metres, it houses Australia’s leading corn transformation facility. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.
08.25.2010
Hexima Opens Glasshouse at La Trobe
The new glasshouse facility at La Trobe University is built by Hexima. Covering 200 square metres, it houses Australia’s leading corn transformation facility. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.
08.13.2010
The Function of Fungi
Janice Williams (La Trobe University) explains how fungi works, its function, and its important to the carbon cycle. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
03.06.2009
Plant Biotechnology
Professor Roger Parish (Botany, La Trobe University) discusses the methods, reasons, and implications of plant biotechnology, as well as the research being undertaken at La Trobe University. Copyright 2009 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What's Botany about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Botany episodes:

Food for the Future

Understanding Cell Death in Plants

Understanding Cell Death in Plants

Food Security for a Crowded Planet

Hexima Opens Glasshouse at La Trobe

Hexima Opens Glasshouse at La Trobe

The Function of Fungi

Plant Biotechnology