The Wiregrass Peanut Revolution

About this episode

The episode explores the WIREGRASS Peanut Project in southeast Alabama, focusing on local educators and students involved in DNA extraction and genomic research.

Tiny Expeditions is on the road! We're kicking off Season 7 in southeast Alabama to explore the WIREGRASS Peanut Project. Join us as we talk with local educators and students who are getting their hands dirty with real science, extracting DNA from peanut leaves and contributing directly to global genomic research to support local farmers. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “The Wiregrass Peanut Revolution.” If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to Youtu...

People in this episode

Host: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Guests: local educators, students

Topics covered

• genetics
• DNA extraction
• agriculture
• education
• genomic research
• local farming

Keywords

• peanut
• DNA
• genetics
• research
• agriculture
• education
• southeast Alabama
• WIREGRASS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Places: southeast Alabama

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