Episode 332: Hot leaves and heatwaves

Episode 332: Hot leaves and heatwaves

July 12, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Dr. Margaux Didion-Gency discusses her research on how plants respond to heat and climate change.

Dr Margaux Didion-Gency grew up playing in the forest, building tree houses and as an adult she hangs out in forests, shrublands and very hot climate chambers to study how plants respond to climate change. Recording in the middle of a heatwave in Europe, in this very topical episode we hear about Margaux’s research into what happens when plants get too hot. Listen to learn about Margaux’s exciting new research into how leaf shape influences plant heat tolerance and how this change...

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