This week, we explore the importance of plant health and its global implications. We speak to Professor Nick Talbot from the Sainsbury Laboratory about his research into rice blast fungus and the significance of biosecurity for the UK.

Hosted by Freya Gadsden-Bolton and Kieran Woof. Produced by Freya Gadsden-Bolton. Music composed by Freya Gadsden-Bolton.

To see the list of sources used in this episode, please visit www.rsb.org.uk/biosphere

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