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Proud of our researchers that were awarded 14 research grants

14 research grants! The PBC Program awarded the following researchers for Supporting Research Centers in the Field

Inside the Avocado

Volcani Institute management visited the Acre Experimental Farm in the Western Galilee

Cannabis and Science International Conference

The international conference Cannabis and Science will offer a comprehensive scientific view on cannabis-related issues. Top experts

The phosphorus challenge in agriculture, environment and industry conference

The conference, which focused on integrating advanced research with practical applications, was organized in collaboration with the

“Flavor 2025” – Volcani Institute at Tel Aviv Port Market

Volcani Institute launched "Flavor 2025" event at the Tel Aviv Port Market. The public, who arrived in

The Ambassador of Azerbaijan visited Volcani Institute

The Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Mukhtar Mammadov, visited the Volcani Institute and met with Oren Lavi, Director-General of

Food Sec & Tech Israel Conference

Food Sec & Tech Israel is the National Conference on Food Security, taking place at Sapir College.

A Bitter Surprise: The New ‘Redson’ Is Bitter but Beloved by Israelis

'Redson' is a new red Pomelo x Grapefruit Hybrid developed at the Volcani Institute. It is seedless

Collaboration between researchers from regional R&D centers and Volcani Institute

A key meeting fostering collaboration between the regional R&D centers and the Volcani Institute occurred.

Signing a MOU for research cooperation with Xianghu Lab

Signing a MOU for research cooperation between the Volcani Institute and Xianghu Lab in Hangzhou, China.

Dr. Maya Bar has been awarded a prestigious research grant by the European...

Dr. Maya Bar, a leading researcher in the Institute of Plant Protection at the Israeli ARO, has

On Bees and the Autism Spectrum

Can bees also be classified on a scale of social sensitivity? A special study for Day of

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Israel visited Volcani Institute

High-profile visit at Volcani Institute: The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Israel visited our institute and expressed strong

CRISPR genome editing technology for virus resistance in cucurbits

Plant viruses are among the most economically significant crop pathogens, causing annual damage of up to 3

The Research Center for Green City: Expanding and Optimizing Urban Environment

The ecological benefits of green areas within cities are well established. However, many cities and local councils

Autonomous robot will weed watermelons and melons fields

An innovative technological development will save hard physical labor through the use of an autonomous robot

Who Eats Willow Leaves with Appetite?

In Judaism, the willow plant is considered to lack both taste and scent. Despite this, animals might

Wheat variety has been dedicated in memory of Yaacobi Yinon

A wheat variety developed by Dr. Roi Ben David and Kamal Nashef from the Volcani Institute has

Volcani Institute Excellence Award Winners of 2023

Volcani Institute awarded certificates and prizes to outstanding employees of the year 2023.

Developing Pomegranates Amid Climate Crisis Challenges

Climate change brings extreme events that harm agriculture, crops, and fruit quality. For Rosh Hashanah, we offer

Juvenile hormone effects in bees

Juvenile hormone affects the reproductive capacity of viruses in bees. As its levels increase, the reproductive capacity

Adding color to fish

"Our lab was the first in Israel to successfully perform genome editing in food fish, and establish