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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
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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
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Autonomous robot will weed watermelons and melons fields

An innovative technological development will save hard physical labor through the use of an autonomous robot
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Who Eats Willow Leaves with Appetite?

In Judaism, the willow plant is considered to lack both taste and scent. Despite this, animals might
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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
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Volcani Institute Excellence Award Winners of 2023

Volcani Institute awarded certificates and prizes to outstanding employees of the year 2023.
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Developing Pomegranates Amid Climate Crisis Challenges

Climate change brings extreme events that harm agriculture, crops, and fruit quality. For Rosh Hashanah, we offer
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Juvenile hormone effects in bees

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

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