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The Swords of Iron War's impact on Israel's food sector, Prof. Ayal Kimhi Voice
Expert in ancient DNA, Prof. Gila Khila Bargal, helps identify Oct. 7th massacre victims
Times of Israel, Dec 11th 2023
Expert in ancient DNA and wildlife forensics helps identify Oct. 7 massacre victims
Hebrew University Prof. Gila Kahila Bar-Gal uses her knowledge of difficult DNA extraction and physical anthropology as she volunteers at Abu KabirHow can Israel address rampant food insecurity? Aron Troen, Roni Strier
The Jerusalem Post, June 23rd 2023
How can Israel address rampant food insecurity? - opinion
The government can take significant steps toward eradicating food insecurity and creating a fair and sustainable food system for all Israelis.
French dairy giant Danone invests in cultured milk startup
Researchers Develop New Drought Tolerant Variety of Tomatoes
Faculty Scientists Led by Prof. Dani Zamir Develop Drought-Resistant Tomatoes
AFHU, April 19th 2023
New variety can grow with half as much water; study comes as tomato prices expected to surge
Israeli researchers have developed a new variety of tomato that is more resistant to drought conditions and could help farmers cope with the destructive impact of climate change.
An in-depth genetic analysis led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Shai Torgeman and Professor Dani Zamir identified interactions between two areas of the tomato’s genome that lead to increased yield and resistance to dry conditions.
The resulting new tomato variety, which has yet to be named, can cope with extreme weather conditions. The study’s findings were published on Monday in the peer-reviewed Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) journal.
“Commercial tomato breeds grown in open-field conditions and that you find in supermarkets on average require 317,000 gallons per acre each season,” Shai Torgeman, a doctoral candidate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, told The Media Line. “In our study, we cut this water amount in half and got great results.”
To achieve this, scientists crossbred two species of tomatoes – a wild variety that comes all the way from the deserts of western Peru, with a common commercial cultivar that is widely available.
FoodTech Conference Highlights Companies
New Therapeutic Nutrition Clinic
New Biological Sensor Detects Hidden Disease in Potatoes
Israel’s Hebrew University & Volcani Institute Team Up to Prevent Looming Global Food Crisis:
(Jerusalem, August 23, 2022)-- Despite advances in increased food production, half of all world’s harvested food is lost due to שבrots caused by microorganisms. Plants emit various volatile organic compounds into their surrounding environment, which can be monitored for early detection of plant disease and prevent food loss.
Desert Regions May Predict Climate Change in Wetter Areas
(Jerusalem, August 16, 2022)—When it comes to the world’s climate, in the past decade, planet Earth keeps sending us its summer siren’s call. According to NASA, nineteen of the hottest years have occurred since 2000, with 2016 and 2020 tied for the hottest on record. This summer is already making worldwide headlines, with England scorching beyond 40 degrees Celsius.
New study to test for low iodine in desalinated water
Hebrew University tests water supplies after Health Ministry finds iodine concentration among Israelis far below WHO-recommended levels, prompting childhood development worries