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New Algorithm will Combat Invasive Species around the World
Rehabilitation of Kibbutz Holit
The rehabilitation of Kibbutz Holit advanced significantly as researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment teamed up with Intel revitalize its agriculture landscape in the Western Negev. This week Prof. Haim Rabinowitz and the project representatives presented their comprehensive plan to the President of Israel. As a gesture they gifted the President a basket of cherry tomatoes, a variety of tomatoes developed at the Faculty of Agriculture.
HU agronomists enhance chickpea irrigation efficiency, yield and sustainability
Assessing Chickpea Plant Water Status for Improved Irrigation
Roy Sadeh's master's thesis, supervised by Dr. Ittai Herrmann at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, introduces a novel technique using spectral estimation models to assess water status in chickpea plants. The research also highlights the minimal impact of leaf area index on remotely estimating leaf water potintial. This advancement will help farmers enhance irrigation efficiency in chickpea fields, leading to increased crop yield.
Further reading on the Jerusalem Post: https://www.jpost.com/science/article-794056
Hebrew University Plant Experts Discover Problems in Melon Health
Solidarity Rally for the Kidnapped
Pathogenic Bacteria in Watermelons and Cantaloupes
A new study led by Prof. Saul Burdman, dean of the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, found that watermalons and cantaloupes (as well as other melon species) are at risk of "infection" with a disease that severely affects them. Prof. Burdman's research is advancing knowledge about pathogenic bacteria in plants, and is leading to exploration of innovative methods for improving crop resilience to disease.
Raising the Next Generation of Farmers
Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation Vital to Preventing Spread of Disease in Cattle - Prof. Eyal Klement Study
Illuminating Plant Water Dynamics: The Role of Light in Leaf Hydraulic Regulation
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 Kabir