Ep. 16 - Rocki B, Julie, and Joe - 5/29/18

Lab Talk with Laura

My guests today are Julie Davis, recent UMass graduate studying Plant, Soil, and Insect Science, and Joe Drake, PhD student in the Environmental Conservation Dept. Julie discusses her research exploring how soil fungus affects the flowers and nectar of tobacco plants, and the subsequent consequences for bees who feed on those flowers. Joe tells us all about the behaviors and habitat of the water vole that occupies the Scottish highlands, and how you can learn about an animal that is quick to hide from people.