Plant
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
South African 'wooly umbrella' plant could be used to treat pain - Israeli study
The team revealed the series of biochemical steps the plant takes when it makes these compounds and also showed how these steps can be reproduced in the lab.
Ex-Israeli medical practitioner launches new plant nursery, social hub
The full name of the project is Mashtelat HaMifgash Leharhavat Hatoda’ah – The Plant Meeting Place for Broadening the Consciousness
The allure of the milk thistle - opinion
Milk thistles, beautiful to look at, poisonous to eat.
Witnessing the land of Israel in bloom
How fitting it is that the Knesset celebrates its anniversary on Tu Bishvat. All of our leaders should spend a few days out in nature at the time of its blooming.
Man infected with killer fungus makes medical history - study
Chondrostereum purpureum causes a fungal disease called Silver Leaf which most attacks species of the rose family.
Do plants actually emit sounds? - study
The click-like sounds, similar to the popping of popcorn, are emitted at a volume similar to human speech.
How are sheep helping archaeologists in Pompeii perseveration efforts?
Plants growing on the ruins of Pompeii contributes to degradation of the historic site. Fortunately, sheep are a non-toxic solution to unchecked growth.
Watching TV is good for the planet- study
Scientists theorize that nature documentaries, such as BBC's Green Planet, provide a direct way to reach mass audiences and engage them.
40% of animals, 34% of plants in US are at risk of extinction
Everything from crayfish and cacti to freshwater mussels and iconic American species such as the Venus flytrap is in danger of disappearing.
Israel’s top five eco-destinations
Jewish people around the world recognize Tu BiShvat, the “Original Earth Day with acts of environmentalism and tree planting.
