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Reconnecting with Nature: Dr. Abed Chaudhury on Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Health
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In this episode of the Regenerative by Design Podcast, host Joni Kindwall-Moore sits down with Dr. Abed Chaudhury, a plant geneticist and farmer, to explore some intriguing and often overlooked topics in our food system. They dive into the hidden power of phytonutrients, the mysteries of the gut microbiome, and the surprising ways our farming practices impact soil health.
Dr. Chaudhury shares his journey from rural Bangladesh to MIT and beyond, revealing secrets about our shift from perennial to mono-harvest crops that have had a dramatic impact on biodiversity and soil quality. He talks about his groundbreaking work with Genofax on the gut microbiome and a revolutionary breeding program in Bangladesh that could change the future of farming.
As the conversation unfolds, they touch on big ideas like the co-evolution of humans and crops and the urgent need to rethink our agricultural practices. Dr. Chaudhury's unique blend of traditional agricultural wisdom and cutting-edge molecular biology uncovers the deep connections between our health and the health of our soil.
But that's not all—Joni and Dr. Chaudhury reveal some surprising insights about the importance of crop diversity and the potential for a more resilient, sustainable food system. This episode is packed with revelations that will keep you hooked until the very end. Don't miss out on these eye-opening insights!
Link(s):
The Gaia Hypothesis: teachersinstitute.yale.edu/curriculum/units/files/97.07.02.pdf
Genetics with Abed Chaudhury: https://bengal.institute/team/abed-chaudhury/
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