Episode 134: The Importance of Local Farmers' Pumpkin Seeds in Egypt

The Food Fix

In this episode, two researchers discuss their work collecting pumpkin seeds from farmers in Egypt with the goals of conservation and fighting food insecurity. The seeds were analyzed to see if the local varieties can be used to grow future pumpkins that are well adapted to the environment and nutritious. Follow us and join the conversation @msufoodfix on Facebook and Twitter. For more information:Genetic variation among pumpkin landraces based on seed qualities and molecular markers Theme music: Upbeat Acoustic by Lesfm on Pixabay Additional music: Morning Garden - Acoustic Chill by Olexy from Pixabay About the podcast: The Food Fix focuses on researchers and innovators better feeding the world. It’s a production from the Michigan State University Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, an organization that teaches student and professional journalists how to report on the world's most important beat. About the host:Taylor Haelterman is pursuing a master’s degree in environment, science and health journalism at Michigan State University. As a volunteer, intern, podcast producer, editor and host, she’s had a hand in nearly every aspect of audio production and live radio. She plans to continue combining her passion for audio with her love of storytelling for the rest of her career.