About this episode

Tad Hussey interviews Dr. Nicole Gauthier about the relationship between cannabis cultivation and fungal pathogens, focusing on mycotoxins and Integrated Pest Management strategies.

In this technical deep-dive, Tad Hussey of KIS Organics speaks with Dr. Nicole Gauthier, a prominent plant pathologist at the University of Kentucky. The conversation focuses on the complex relationship between cannabis cultivation and fungal pathogens, specifically addressing the risks of mycotoxins in the supply chain. Dr. Gauthier clarifies the distinctions between common pathogens like Fusarium and Botrytis, the limitations of current diagnostic testing, and the efficacy of biological control agents. The episode serves as an essential guide for growers looking to implement science-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to protect both crop yield and consumer safety.

People in this episode

Host: Tad Hussey

Guest: Dr. Nicole Gauthier

Topics covered

• cannabis cultivation
• fungal pathogens
• mycotoxins
• plant pathology
• Integrated Pest Management
• crop yield
• consumer safety

Keywords

• mycotoxins
• Fusarium
• Botrytis
• diagnostic testing
• biological control agents
• cannabis pathology
• crop safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Kentucky, KIS Organics

Books & works: Episode 164

Places: Kentucky

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