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Wheat Field

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.

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Land of Barley

Restoration, conservation and characterization of Levantine barley landraces

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Breeding of Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccum)

Field testing of 150 Triticum dicoccum lines in northern Israel to identify high-yielding, disease-tolerant genotypes with suitable phenology and agronomic performance for breeding.

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Adaptation of Spelt Wheat Lines to Mediterranean Environment

Breeding and evaluation of spelt wheat lines with spring growth habit and photoperiod insensitivity to enable adaptation to the semi-arid Mediterranean climate.

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Early vigor (EV) in Winter Cereal

Evaluation of alternative dwarfing genes and early vigor traits to improve seedling emergence, stand establishment, and weed competitiveness under semi-arid Mediterranean conditions.

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Breeding Program

Breeding improved cereals for yield, resilience, and quality.

Bread

Bread Wheat

Durum

Durum Wheat

Emmer

Emmer Wheat

Forage

Oats

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Triticale

Barley

Barley

Publications

Discover recent publications from our research on winter cereals, advancing knowledge in crop genetics, physiology, and adaptation.

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Comparative study of winter cereals forage productivity in Mediterranean agro-system highlight possibilities for crop improvement and agronomic diversification

Molla Gereme Taye, Aviv Tzuberi, Kamal Nashef, David Malada, David J. Bonfil, Yehoshua Saranga, Yehoshav Ariel Ben-Meir, Roi Ben-David

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2025.110272

December 5, 2025

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Stem traits promote wheat climate-resilience

Simeon Ntawuguranayo, Michael Zilberberg, Kamal Nashef, David J. Bonfil, Naresh Kumar Bainsla, Francisco J. Piñera-Chavez, Matthew Paul Reynolds, Zvi Peleg, Roi Ben-David

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1388881

July 25, 2024

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New flavors from old wheats: exploring the aroma profiles and sensory attributes of local Mediterranean wheat landraces

Sivan Frankin, Alon Cna'ani, David J. Bonfil, Vered Tzin, Kamal Nashef, Doron Degen, Yasmin Simhon, Marina Baizerman, Maria Itria Ibba, Héctor Ignacio González Santoyo, Cyntia Velazquez Luna, Jose Fausto Cervantes Lopez, Anomarel Ogen, B. Z. Goldberg, Shahal Abbo, Roi Ben-David

https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1059078

May 18, 2023

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News & Updates

Discover recent publications from our research on winter cereals, advancing knowledge in crop genetics, physiology, and adaptation.

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The Israeli Society of Plant Sciences Conference 2025

Plant Sciences in a Changing World
Part of the Drylands, Deserts and Desertification Conference

October 20, 2025

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Second Israeli Crop Science Conference 2025

The 2025 Crop Science Conference in Israel will bring together researchers, academia, industry, government, and extension services to share innovations, address challenges, and strengthen collaborations for advancing crop science.

July 29, 2025

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