M.Sc. in Botany at Bar-Ilan University
Title of thesis: The influence of activated plant defense reaction on colonization of Glomus intraradices in tobacco roots.
1997-2002
Ph.D. in Plant Sciences at Feinberg Graduate School of the Weizmann Institute of Science
.Title of thesis: Genetic and developmental characterization of plant- Mycorrhizal symbiosis.
Research Interests
We study the physiology, genetics, and genomics of woody species in ex-situ and in-situ environments with the goal of understanding and enhancing tree resilience to climate change. We have established molecular genetics methods to identify species and selected genotypes for conservation. We also study naturally occurring hybrids’ resilience to climate change, and we investigate genes involved in response to drought stress. We collaborate with KKL-JNF to increase the genetic resilience of the forest and to establish conservation programs for the woody species in Israel.
Research Areas
Forest tree genetics
Drought resistance in woody species
Functional genetics for drought resistance in trees
