WKNY Radio Kingston: Nature Nuggets
Super interesting and eye-opening show with Dr. Jane Lucas, Community Ecologist at Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies. Did you know spring tails, or 'snow fleas' are one of the most abundant animals around us?
Jane Lucas studies microbial communities, which exist in nearly every environment and play a key role in nutrient cycling. These tiny and abundant microorganisms help fertilize plants and recycle organic debris, with important implications for agriculture and ecosystem health. Lucas is working to uncover the hidden complexity of microbial life, primarily in soils, from tropical forests to farmlands around the world.
