Podcast recommendation: BR Radiowissen with Prof. Dr. Caroline Gutjahr
Titled ‘Die Macht der Pilze - Wie sie das Leben formen’, Prof. Dr. Caroline Gutjahr and Prof. Dr. Michael Krings were guests on the BR podcast Radiowissen.
22.09.2025
The episode "Die Macht der Pilze - Wie sie das Leben formen" of the Radiowissen podcast explores the hidden world of fungi and their crucial role in shaping life on earth. Featuring insights from Prof. Dr. Caroline Gutjahr, this episode delves into the symbiotic relationships between fungi and plants, highlighting their significance in nutrient exchange and ecosystem development.
The podcast Radiowissen by Bayern 2 (BR) offers engaging and well-researched insights from history, culture, nature, science, and society.
Broadcast on September 22, 2025.
Interview guests
Prof. Dr. Caroline Gutjahr, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam, biologist and expert in root biology and symbiosis and PI of the TRR356 research network
Prof. Dr. Michael Krings, paleobotanist and paleomycologist, curator at the Bavarian State Collection for Paleontology and Geology in Munich