How heat effects your plants and pollinators
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of heat on plants and pollinators, featuring insights from entomologist Laura Iles and horticulture specialist Aaron Steil.
Warm season crops like tomatoes and green beans need consistent warmth to thrive, and it may seem like they love the heat, but when it gets too hot some of our favorite vegetables go on strike. On this Horticulture Day episode, we talk with entomologist Laura Iles about how heat affects pollination and pollinators. Then, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil joins the conversation to answer listener questions.
People in this episode
Guests: Laura Iles, Aaron Steil
Topics covered
- horticulture
- pollination
- warm season crops
- vegetable gardening
- entomology
Keywords
- heat effects
- plants
- pollinators
- tomatoes
- green beans
- horticulture
- Iowa State University
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Iowa State University Extension
Places: Iowa
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