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Forest Health 101

Forest Health 101

By: Demian Gomez
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Everything Forest Health is discussed, from invasive species to a changing climate. Host Demian Gomez, PhD talks to forest health experts to share cool stories regarding insects, fungi, and forest ecology.Demian Gomez Science
Episodes
  • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid - Dr. Robert Jetton

    Hemlock Woolly Adelgid - Dr. Robert Jetton
    2 Mar 2024

    The hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive forest insect threatening hemlock forests in eastern North America. Join Demian and Dr. Robert Jetton from North Carolina State University on a discussion on the impacts and management of this insect.

    Robert’s lab: https://cnr.ncsu.edu/directory/robert-m-jetton/
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    38 min
  • Pathogen Diagnostics with LAMP - Dr. Caterina Villari

    Pathogen Diagnostics with LAMP - Dr. Caterina Villari
    3 Feb 2024

    Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) has become an increasingly popular tool for the diagnosis and surveillance of plant pathogens. Join Demian and Dr. Caterina Villari from University of Georgia on a discussion on how this technology is changing pathogen diagnostics.

    Villari lab: https://warnell.uga.edu/about/centers-labs/villari-forest-pathology-lab
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    29 min
  • How AI is Changing Insect Identification - Chris Marais

    How AI is Changing Insect Identification - Chris Marais
    27 Dec 2023

    AI is everywhere today. From predictive texts to large language models. Image recognition for example, is starting to play a significant role in biodiversity and taxonomy. Join Demian and Chris Marais from University of Florida on a discussion on how AI is changing insect identification and taxonomy.

    UF Forest Entomology Lab: https://ambrosiasymbiosis.org/

    Bark Beetle Identification Tool: https://ambrosiasymbiosis.org/automated_identification/
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    43 min
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