Wildfires – the science behind predicting fire behaviour (FTL)
Wildfires can be devastating for New Zealand’s communities and landscapes and they’re becoming more frequent, with the country experiencing...
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scigest - Plant & Food Research podcast
Welcome to scigest - podcast-sized servings of digestible science from the world of Plant & Food Research! Scigest is a podcast channel hosted by scientists at Plant & Food Research in New Z...
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20 of 193 episodesBioenergy and biofuels: Building New Zealand's energy security (FTL)
What practical steps can Aotearoa New Zealand take to strengthen its energy security while creating jobs and reducing environmental impacts?...
Pauline Kerbiriou: A world of plant breeding (SLFM)
Developing new plant varieties helps keep consumers interest in crops and also assists growers manage environmental challenges, such as new...
The Allan Herbarium - 800,000 specimens and counting (FTL)
The Allan Herbarium houses plant species from around the world, with a particular focus on indigenous and exotic plants of Aotearoa, New Zea...
For the love of hoppy beers (SLFM)
As a lover of hoppy beers and the outdoor life, it was natural that plant breeder Kerry Templeton should be tempted to head down from Auckla...
Tree talk: Establishing natives and managing wilding pine spread (FTL)
Indigenous trees are vital for environmental health and biodiversity, and Aotearoa New Zealand has bold plans to re-establish them. Scientis...
The Arctic Apple story (NT)
Arctic Apples are one of the first fruits globally developed using gene technologies. Available for consumers in the USA since 2017, the Arc...
Endophytes – the little microorganism making a big difference (FTL)
Pasture plays a vital role in many farming systems by providing essential feed for the livestock that support our food and fibre industries....
Hyperseeds: Embracing AI to find solutions for NZ's seed industry (NT)
Principal Scientist Marlon dos Reis joins host Rebecca Bloomer to explore how the Bioeconomy Science Institute is using advanced technology...
Finding a moth in a haystack - The important role of citizen scientists (BDIS)
Aotearoa New Zealand’s next biosecurity threat might not arrive by ship or plane — it could already be in the air. In this episode of sciges...
Nationally Significant Collections held at the Bioeconomy Science Institute (FTL)
Host Dr Hilary Ireland speaks with Dr Bevan Weir about the vital role Aotearoa New Zealand’s nationally significant collections and database...
The soils beneath our feet (FTL)
We’re celebrating World Soil Day by exploring the vital role soils play in the landscapes, food systems and environmental resilience of Aote...
Crafting a crunch - Building the JAZZ™ & ENVY™ apple legacy (BTS)
In the spring of 1985, a pivotal breeding cross produced two of New Zealand’s most successful apple varieties —Scifresh and Scilate — later...
Crafting a crunch - 40 years of apple innovation (FTL)
In the spring of 1985, a pivotal breeding cross produced two of New Zealand’s most successful apple varieties —Scifresh and Scilate— later c...
Protecting a plant with PVR (FTL)
When you go to the supermarket, you’ll find lots of different varieties of fruits and vegetables. Many people have a favourite apple, kiwifr...
Nature, hunger and food waste with Iain Lees-Galloway (PPF)
Feed people, not landfill. Around 30% of food grown for human consumption never gets eaten, yet thousands still go hungry. What role does fo...
The science of biofoul and making the most of a bad thing (FTS)
From shellfish and seaweeds to tiny amphipods, biofouling is the stubborn layer of life that clings to boats and marine structures, creating...
Intellectual property in science (BTS)
How do you take a brilliant scientific idea and turn it into something that makes a real difference in the world? The answer often starts wi...
Silent Spring, Star Wars, and sustainable business (PPF)
What is sustainability, and how can businesses contribute to it? Why do many larger organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand align with the Sus...
Sue Muggleston: Protecting ideas, powering discovery (SLFM)
Securing intellectual property (IP) for our research is now a vital aspect of science delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand, though this was not...