A Botanical Podcast

The Botanical Society of America is thrilled to announce a new podcast series with interviews from a variety of botanical science researchers. The podcast will focus on research and topics found in the BSA’s publications—American Journal of Botany, Applications in Plant Sciences, and Plant Science Bulletin—along with other unique topics.

Host

Shiran Ben Zeev

Dr. Shiran Ben Zeev, the creator and host of the podcast, is a postdoctoral fellow at Penn State University who studies plant–plant interactions in crops. He completed a Ph.D. in Crop and Vegetable Sciences at Hebrew University, focusing on genetic and agronomic aspects of lodging in tef, alongside ground-breaking breeding initiatives. He produced and hosted award-winning podcasts about science and sustainability in Israel, and is a proud husband and father.