

26: Interactions Between Cacti and Funga with Stefan Burger
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This week we interview Stefan Burger, an Environmental Consultant and Naturalist Guide Based in Chile. Stefan (@cactusexplorer) does tours, presentations, consulting, conservation, photography, videography.
In this chat we talk about:
- Cacti ecology
- Why are cacti important
- Pollinators and cacti
- Mycorrhizae with desert biomes
- Water and fungi
- Soil types and cacti
- Fungal associates
- Grit crust
- Biodiversity
- Cactus anatomy
- Why is conservation important with cacti?
- What is cactus poaching
- Peyote
- Seed banks
- Avocado Wars
Questions from Fans:
"What cacti would you like to pet if it wasn't so angry?"
"How do you feel about people growing cacti at home?"
"Do you have cacti in your home?"
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