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Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.
Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan
Dressed for the afterlife: What 7,000-year-old grave soil reveals about Stone Age clothing - study
Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry
Derech Ha'even: Leading Israel's mature fruit tree industry
Who hasn't dreamed of picking ripe fruit from their garden? For many, it's a reality – thanks to Derech Ha'even, a leader in Israel's mature fruit tree industry.
Despite war, we are leading the fight against climate change, says Israel’s Climate Ambassador
“Climate change continues to happen, and it is important that Israel remains part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Behar said.
Will a better understanding of photosynthesis help us grow plants under artificial light?
New research at the Weizmann Institute takes a closer look at photosynthesis, learning how the phenomenon can be manipulated to better serve humanity.
Kosher plant-based group promotes lifestyle medicine for better health - opinion
A Kosher Whole Food Plant-Based group in Brooklyn is promoting lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic diseases and improve community health.
Beware the beauty: The toxic threat of Israel's Silverleaf Nightshade
Amid Israel's summer browns, the vibrant Silverleaf Nightshade stands out with its striking purple flowers. But beneath its beauty lies a dangerous secret—this invasive plant is toxic to everyone.
Say it with flowers: The history of flower-based phrases and idioms - explainer
There is a host of expressions related to flowers, plus many of their names have intriguing origins, so let’s take a stroll through life’s garden and take our pick of the beautiful blooms that abound
Sunflowers ‘dance’ to optimize growth, Israeli-US study reveals
The resulting footage revealed that the sunflowers exhibited a "dancing" behavior, with each flower moving randomly in search of the best angle to avoid shading its neighbors.
Matcha vs Green Tea: Differences, Benefits and More
Discover the differences between matcha and green tea, from health benefits to caffeine content, and find which suits your health goals best.
High hopes in Israel for 'super hero' cocoa that survived frontline conditions
"It's a very unusual result, to find a strain that can withstand 3-1/2 months of drought as new fresh seedlings and also severe cold front."
A look into the Barkan – the lightning shaped Syrian Thistle
The Syrian Thistle grows throughout the Mediterranean Sea, from the Canary Islands in the west to Iran and Azerbaijan in the east.
