Agro-nanotechnology research center, Volcani Institute

Multidisciplinary center which aims to provide solutions to modern challenges in food & agriculture utilizing nanotechnology. Specialists from chemistry, biology, plant & food science and agricultural engineering, work together for the development of advanced delivery systems, green approaches for food protection, active packages, bio/chemo-sensors, smart agricultural materials and more.

The main goal

To connect between partners who can suggest nanotechnology and partners who can apply it for agriculture or food

Technologies

• Delivery, encapsulation and controlled release systems based on biocompatible materials
• Chemosensors, biosensors, agricultural engineering
• Superhydrophobic surfaces and antimicrobial surfaces
• Smart packages, active packages, edible coatings
• Formulation

Applications

    Plant protection  Food protection Precise agriculture  Postharvest treatment  Nutraceutical food Delivery of nutrients and biostimulants to plants   Animal treatment  Formulations for active compounds from plants   control systems (sensors)