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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 18 MIN

Episode 62: Exploring Forest Biotechnology

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In this episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast from Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, host Scott Leavengood & Guest host from OSU's BIOTECH Insight's podcast BioTech Talks, discusses forest biotechnology with Dr. Steve Strauss. Dr. Strauss, a professor of forest biotechnology at OSU, shares insights from his 40-year career, including the genetic engineering of trees, the use of Agrobacterium for DNA modification, and the challenges and opportunities in the field. They also address public misconceptions about genetic engineering and its potential to address climate change. The episode concludes with a lightning round of questions about Dr. Strauss's favorite tree species and the impact of CRISPR technology.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 19, 2025

In this episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast from Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, host Scott Leavengood & Guest host from OSU's BIOTECH Insight's podcast BioTech Talks, discusses forest biotechnology with Dr. Steve Strauss. Dr. Strauss, a professor of forest biotechnology at OSU, shares insights from his 40-year career, including the genetic engineering of trees, the use of Agrobacterium for DNA modification, and the challenges and opportunities in the field. They also address public misconceptions about genetic engineering and its potential to address climate change. The episode concludes with a lightning round of questions about Dr. Strauss's favorite tree species and the impact of CRISPR technology.

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