#5 Rooted in Symbiosis: How Plants and Microbes Work Together - With Tora Fougner-Økland and Jonathan Jelen

What happens when plants and microbes join forces? In this
episode, we dive into the world of symbiosis -specifically, the
close and cooperative relationships between plants and microbes,
such as arbuscular mycorrhiza and root nodule symbiosis. Our
guests, doctoral students Tora Fougner-Økland
and Jonathan Jelen from the Faculty of Biology
at LMU Munich, guide us through the invisible but essential
exchanges of nutrients and signals that take place in the soil.
We explore how microbes access plants, how these interactions
benefit both sides, and why they’re crucial for the future of
sustainable agriculture.


Tora and Johnny also share what it's like to pursue a doctoral
degree within a large, collaborative research network - and how
science thrives on teamwork, both in nature and in academia.



Because our research network is made up of scientists from
different countries, we’ve recorded this episode in English. Have
a nice listen!