Simple Science: Abiotic vs Biotic

Host Casey Hentges explains the difference between abiotic or biotic symptoms in plants. Biotic symptoms are caused by living organisms such as bacteria, fungus, virus or nematodes. Abiotic symptoms are caused by non-living scenarios found in the environment such as nutrients, chemical exposure, temperature, etc. 

Top 6 Bad Tomatoes

Casey then explains the top six reasons why your tomatoes may not be looking so great in the garden. 

For more information about the Common Diseases of Tomatoes visit the OSU Extension Website. 

Milkweeds for Pollinators

Ray Moranz, the representative for Oklahoma within the Xerces Society, talks of the importance of saving and helping the insects found in the natural environment.

Xerces Society is a non-profit organization whose goal is to conserve invertebrates. https://www.xerces.org/

Airdate (07/23/22) #4904

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