Aug 30, 2026
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scigest - Plant & Food Research podcast
New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited
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 Zealand who are passionate about communicating their science to New Zealanders and the world, as well as helping science students in their journey to a science career. Our scientists are at the heart of food production, supply and security, contributing to human health and wellbeing as well as social and economic stability. Hear how our research is making a difference to food production - from the development of new cultivars and new foods, to bioprotection science and creating environmentally sustainable production systems for plant and seafood crops. If you are interested in a career in science, listen to our scientists' stories, including their tips and tricks, and discover the many options available for a science career. Any questions or suggestions can be emailed to the scigest team at scigest@plantandfood.co.nz To be able to see all of our podcasts and get to see some of our podcasters and interviewees please see our scigest website at www.plantandfood.com/scigest
Episodes
Ordered by publication date.
Aug 16, 2026
Peter Buchanan – Learning then sharing the fungi knowledge (SLFM)
Aug 2, 2026
Peter Buchanan - A life of fungi (SLFM)
Jul 20, 2026
Understanding red needle cast in NZ forests (BDIS)
Jul 6, 2026
Linley Jesson: Dissecting the data (SLFM)
Jun 16, 2026
Wildfires – the science behind predicting fire behaviour (FTL)
Jun 2, 2026
Bioenergy and biofuels: Building New Zealand's energy security (FTL)
May 22, 2026
Pauline Kerbirio: A world of plant breeding (SLFM)
May 7, 2026
The Allan Herbarium - 800,000 specimens and counting (FTL)
Apr 23, 2026
For the love of hoppy beers (SLFM)
Mar 23, 2026
Tree talk: Establishing natives and managing wilding pine spread (FTL)
Mar 9, 2026
The Arctic Apple story (NT)
Feb 23, 2026
Endophytes – the little microorganism making a big difference (FTL)
Feb 10, 2026
Hyperseeds: Embracing AI to find solutions for NZ's seed industry (NT)
Jan 25, 2026
Finding a moth in a haystack - The important role of citizen scientists (BDIS)
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