{"podcast":{"title":"Wild Herbs with April","slug":"wild-herbs-with-april-6691413","podcast_index_feed_id":6691413,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147525566/feed","website_url":"https://www.wildherbacademy.com/podcasts/wild-herbs-with-april","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/2147579808/images/4ef3684-7c4-28a4-a7d-040fb1ea1dd_Wild_Herbs_with_April_Podcast_cover_art_square_.jpg","author":"April Punsalan","episode_count":35,"summary":"Welcome to the Wild Herbs with April Podcast where we unpack and uncover the healing properties of wild herbs so you can heal naturally with the plants beneath your feet.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T02:17:31.731903+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413"},"episode":{"title":"#25 The Hidden Microbiome of Leaves - Uncovering the Phyllosphere with Dr. Stephen Lindow","slug":"25-the-hidden-microbiome-of-leaves-uncovering-the-phyllosphere-with-dr-stephen-lindow","published_at":"2025-01-21T14:16:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413/25-the-hidden-microbiome-of-leaves-uncovering-the-phyllosphere-with-dr-stephen-lindow","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413","url":"https://www.wildherbacademy.com/podcasts/wild-herbs-with-april/episodes/2148963994","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2148963994.mp3","summary":"In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephen E. Lindow , a distinguished plant pathologist and microbial ecologist , to explore the phyllosphere —the diverse microbiome that covers plant leaves. Dr. Lindow shares his groundbreaking research on plant-associated bacteria and their role in plant health, immunity, and even their potential impact on human microbiomes. Key Topics Covered: What is the Phyllosphere? Understanding the microbiome of leaves. Bacteria on Leaves: Learn how thousands of different microbes colonize the surface of plants. Microbes & the Environment: How natural ecosystems support a more diverse plant microbiome than monocultures. Impact of Agriculture: How large-scale farming affects plant microbiomes. The Ice-Nucleating Bacteria Discovery: How certain bacteria can influence frost damage in crops. Foraging & Food Safety: What to know about wild foraging and the presence of microbes on leaves. The Human Gut Connection: Could eating wild plants positively impact your gut microbiome?   Why You Should Listen to This Episode: ✔️ Gain insights into the unseen world of plant microbiomes. ✔️ Learn how plants defend themselves with their microbial allies. ✔️ Understand how foraging wild herbs may support gut health. ✔️ Discover new perspectives on food safety and plant-based diets. Resources & Links:   Read Dr. Stephen Lindow’s Research on the Phyllosphere - Phyllosphere Paper 🌿 Join Medical Botany 1 - Registration Opens January 29th!   Medical Botany 1     Follow Wild Herbs Podcast for More Herbal Wisdom We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into the microbial world of plants ! Make sure to follow the Wild Herb Podcast to learn from future expert guests who will continue to explore the intersection of plants, heal…","meta_description":"In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephen E. Lindow , a distinguished plant pathologist and microbial ecologist , to explore the phyllosphe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2407,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413/episodes/25-the-hidden-microbiome-of-leaves-uncovering-the-phyllosphere-with-dr-stephen-lindow/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413/25-the-hidden-microbiome-of-leaves-uncovering-the-phyllosphere-with-dr-stephen-lindow.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}