Chestnut Resurrection
Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1624 , Segment 4
Fatherhood and Loss, Juneteenth, Daddy Dressed Me
Episode: Fatherhood and Loss, Juneteenth, Daddy Dressed Me
- Jun 18, 2021 8:00 pm
- 19:01 mins
The American Chestnut used to be one of the most common trees in North America. Today, it's basically extinct, thanks to a fungus. State University of New York botanist William Powell has created a genetically modified version of the American Chestnut that resists the deadly fungus. (Originally aired: September 15, 2020)