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.
Crop phenology drives wheat forage yield and quality under Mediterranean conditions regardless of stem structure
Antagonistic pleiotropy at the stem solidness 1 locus balances wheat stem architecture and yield components under terminal drought
On-Field Agronomic Assessment of Emmer Wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. dicoccum) Adaptability Under Multiple Mediterranean Environments
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.
Aug 27, 2026
Itonnews Features Our Breakthrough on Climate-Resilient Wheat for the Middle East
We are proud to share that Itonnews highlighted our cross-border research developing climate-resilient wheat. Alongside Palestinian and Dutch scientists, our team bred the heat- and drought-tolerant "Ufuq" line to safeguard regional food security. [Read Article]
Aug 21, 2026
Molla’s New Paper Published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Excited to share that Molla’s latest paper is officially live! This study advances our understanding of key agricultural practices and crop performance. Congratulations to Molla on this well-deserved milestone! [Read Publication]
Aug 16, 2026
Simeon’s New Paper Published in Theoretical and Applied Genetics
Huge congratulations to Simeon on the publication of his new paper in Theoretical and Applied Genetics (TAG). We are incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication. [Read Publication]
Jul 14, 2026
Congratulations to Aviya Fadida -Myers on her new publication!
Her impactful research is officially live and driving forward the future of sustainable agriculture.
We are incredibly proud to see your dedication and hard work recognized, Aviya! [Read Publication]
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!
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
