Listen now: Science Podcast "Pflanzen und ihr Mikrokosmos"
Together with scientists from the TRR356 Biotic Interactions of Plants consortium, we talk about the diverse relationships between plants and microorganisms and the role of genetic diversity. In the first episode, our guest is Prof. Dr. Martin Parniske, Chair of Genetics at LMU Munich and spokesperson for TRR356.
08.05.2025
We are pleased to announce the official launch of our new science podcast Pflanzen und ihr Mikrokosmos ("Plants and their microcosm"), an audio series by the TRR356 PlantMicrobe Ö01 project. This podcast invites listeners on a journey into the worlds of plant biology, exploring how plants interact with the diverse communities of microorganisms that surround and inhabit them.
About the Podcast
Each episode sheds light on current scientific questions and discoveries in the field of plant-microbe interactions, by presenting sub-projects of the TRR356. The podcast is designed not only for scientists, but also for students, science communicators, and anyone curious about how plants and microbes shape our ecosystems, agriculture, and future.
The series is hosted by Dr. Dagmar Hann. She talks with researchers from the TRR356 consortium, providing background knowledge, personal insights, and explanations of complex biological processes.
The podcast music comes from Nora Eifler - in her music she transforms molecules into melodies. Her unique idea: she translates the sequences of proteins she has worked on as a structural biologist into sound. ‘Proteins are made up of amino acids and the sequence of these amino acids makes each protein unique.’, she says. Eifler plays the letter code of the amino acids as a chord sequence: e.g. E - D - F - A. This results in new melodies that can be played on the piano or arranged for music groups.
Episode #1: "Was ist der TRR356 PlantMicrobe?"
In the debut episode, our guest is Prof. Dr. Martin Parniske, Chair of Genetics at LMU Munich and spokesperson of TRR356. He introduces the collaborative research center and explains its structure as well as scientific goals.
Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how TRR356 combines various specialisms from biology to explore symbiotic and pathogenic relationships that influence plant health and resilience.
Now streaming
The podcast is now available via:
New episodes will be released fortnightly and will feature different voices from across the TRR356 network.
We look forward to sharing our research stories with you — tune in, subscribe, and explore the microcosm within plants!