On this show, we'll digest data from scientific research and popular science magazines (such as GrowerTalks) related to horticultural sciences; whether we're talking about insects or plant production practices. The two hosts are:Erfan Vafaie, Extension Program Specialist II, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension ServiceVikram Baliga, Greenhouse Manager and Instructor of Horticulture, Texas Tech University

Ep. 1. Intro & Insecticides Causing Secondary Pest Outbreaks

There's a plethora of misinformation, marketing, and hear-say related to growing horticultural plants. In this series, we digest replicated scientific data and research shared in popular science magazines (such as GrowerTalks) and share it with you, the listeners. Scientific papers are often behind a 'pay-wall' and riddled with academic jargon. Fortunately for you, both of the hosts of this show have a relatively limited spoken vocabulary and need to speak things out in very simple terms for their own simple minds to grasp them. 

The hosts, Erfan Vafaie (Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service) and Vikram Baliga (Horticulturalist with Texas Tech University) are both on the verge of acquiring their PhDs (or not, if things go haywire). On the side, Erfan acts as fool as a part of an improv comedy troupe (Card 53 Comedy) and Vikram hits musical instruments to make harmonious sounds.