This is the story of the demise of the American Chestnut and how we are poised, after a century of waiting, to see its return.Special Guest: William Powell.Links:<ul><li><a title="The American Chestnut Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.esf.edu/chestnut/">The American Chestnut Project</a></li><li><a title="New genetically engineered American chestnut will help restore the decimated, iconic tree" rel="nofollow" href="https://theconversation.com/new-genetically-engineered-american-chestnut-will-help-restore-the-decimated-iconic-tree-52191">New genetically engineered American chestnut will help restore the decimated, iconic tree</a></li></ul>

This is the story of the demise of the American Chestnut and how we are poised, after a century of waiting, to see its return. Special Guest: William Powell. Links:The American Chestnut ProjectNew genetically engineered American chestnut will help restore the decimated, iconic tree

This is the story of the demise of the American Chestnut and how we are poised, after a century of waiting, to see its return.Special Guest: William Powell.Links:<ul><li><a title="The American Chestnut Project" href="https://www.esf.edu/chestnut/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The American Chestnut Project</a></li><li><a title="New genetically engineered American chestnut will help restore the decimated, iconic tree" href="https://theconversation.com/new-genetically-engineered-american-chestnut-will-help-restore-the-decimated-iconic-tree-52191" rel="noopener noreferrer">New genetically engineered American chestnut will help restore the decimated, iconic tree</a></li></ul>

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Healthy plants are the foundation for life on our planet. They produce the oxygen we breathe and over 80% of the food we eat. The Plantopia podcast series explains how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future. Inspired by the United Nations declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health, the American Phytopathological Society created Plantopia so you can explore the world of plant health in company with plant pathologists—people on a mission to protect plants and our food supply.

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Healthy plants are the foundation for life on our planet. They produce the oxygen we breathe and over 80% of the food we eat. The Plantopia podcast series explains how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future. Inspired by the United Nations declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health, the American Phytopathological Society created Plantopia so you can explore the world of plant health in company with plant pathologists—people on a mission to protect plants and our food supply. Thank you, sponsors! -->

Healthy plants are the foundation for life on our planet. They produce the oxygen we breathe and over 80% of the food we eat. The Plantopia podcast series explains how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future. Inspired by the United Nations declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health, the American Phytopathological Society created Plantopia so you can explore the world of plant health in company with plant pathologists—people on a mission to protect plants and our food supply.

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