Our lab explores how fruit trees cope with environmental stress, focusing on water relations in apple orchards under heat and drought conditions. We combine field experiments, advanced sensors, and physiological tools to understand tree function and improve yield and resilience. Our work bridges fundamental plant science with applied agriculture, including optimizing cultivar鈥搑ootstock combinations and developing innovative solutions like dynamic shading and precision irrigation.
– BSc in plant sciences, agriculture, biology, or a related field – Interest in plant physiology, climate stress, and plant water relations – Willingness to combine field work (experimental orchards) with laboratory work – Ability to work independently, with good organization skills – Technical orientation and interest in working with sensors – Advantage: experience in field work, data analysis, or programming (R / Python) ** The work combines field experiments, advanced physiological measurements, and data analysis ** Suitable for students interested in applied research and in gaining advanced experimental and analytical skill
You will gain experience with: Plant physiology and ecophysiology, with a focus on water relations and climate stress Hands-on experience with advanced instruments: porometer (stomatal conductance), water potential measurements, and sap flow sensors Use of sensor systems for continuous field monitoring and development of custom sensors Histological techniques, microscopy, and advanced methods for plant organ characterization Design and execution of field experiments, and data analysis (R / Python)
See yourself fit? send your CV to Dr. Yael Grunwald via yaelg@volcani.agri.gov.il