OUR IMPACT
Improving yield and resilience for the future of cereals
Research in Winter Cereal Science
Our research explores the physiology and genetics of winter cereals, with an emphasis on understanding plant responses to environmental stresses and resource use. By integrating advanced phenotyping, genomics, and field studies, we generate insights that support innovation in cereal improvement.
Breeding Program
Breeding improved cereals for yield, resilience, and quality.
Bread Wheat
Durum Wheat
Emmer Wheat
Oats
Triticale
Barley
Publications
Discover recent publications from our research on winter cereals, advancing knowledge in crop genetics, physiology, and adaptation.
Internode water-soluble carbohydrate dynamics as a driver of yield stability in Mediterranean wheat
Comparative study of winter cereals forage productivity in Mediterranean agro-system highlight possibilities for crop improvement and agronomic diversification
Stem traits promote wheat climate-resilience
Lab News
Explore updates on our scientific outreach, upcoming conferences, and lab milestones as we share our research findings and engage with the global crop science community.
Jul 1, 2026
Griesfield Scholarship Awarded to Niv Liel
We are thrilled to announce that Niv Liel has been awarded the prestigious Griesfield scholarship! This second academic honor highlights Niv's outstanding dedication and ongoing research excellence within our lab. Congratulations on another fantastic achievement—well done again, Niv!
Jun 27, 2026
Shamin Scholarship Awarded for Lodging Phenotyping
Shoutout to Niv Liel for receiving the prestigious Shamin scholarship! These funds will support Niv's upcoming research training on lodging phenotyping at the University of Idaho. Keep up the great work, Niv!
Jun 27, 2026
Emmer Agronomic Evaluation Paper Accepted
Huge congrats to Aviya Fadida-Myers on her 2nd PhD paper acceptance in the Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science! Her research delivers an excellent agronomic evaluation of Emmer wheat in Israel. Well done, Aviya!
May 9, 2026
Congratulations, Simeon!
Big congratulations to Simeon on the publication of his new paper in Field Crops Research (FCR). We are incredibly proud of his hard work and this excellent milestone for our lab group. [Read Publication]
Apr 20, 2026
The Times of Israel Features Our Lab's New "Ya'akobi" Wheat Variety
We are proud to share that The Times of Israel has featured our newly developed, climate-resilient wheat strain. Engineered to withstand extreme drought and heatwaves, this high-yield variety honors the legacy of our late advisor and veteran agronomist, Yakov (Ya'akobi) Inon. [Read Article]
Press & Media
Explore how our research on winter cereals is making an impact beyond the lab through news features, expert interviews, and media reports on agricultural innovation
