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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