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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.

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]

Jan 14, 2026

Tony Mamin Successfully Defends MSc Thesis

A major congratulations to Tony Mamin for the brilliant defense of his MSc thesis this afternoon. His rigorous research represents a fantastic contribution to our group's work, and we wish him the absolute best as he continues pushing his barley projects forward. Outstanding job, Tony!

Dec 20, 2025

Ynet Features Our Lab’s Breakthrough on Locally Grown Spelt Wheat

We are excited to share that Ynet has highlighted our research on adapting spelt wheat to the Israeli climate. By evaluating hundreds of lines, our team has successfully harvested significant quantities of locally grown spelt, paving the way for sustainable, local commercial production and more affordable products. [Read Article]

Dec 5, 2025

New Publication in Field Crops Research: Congratulations to Molla!

We are proud to share that Molla's latest research paper has been officially published in the prestigious journal Field Crops Research (FCR). His work provides critical insights into crop physiology and management, representing a fantastic scientific milestone for our lab group. [Read Publication]

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