Arid lands, which include the diverse ecosystems of deserts, savannahs and tropical dry forests, are threatened by over-exploitation and desertification.
At BGU’s French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands, scientists are enhancing plant tolerance to stress, introducing new sustainable crops, and discovering innovative uses for inherently tolerant dryland plants. They are maximizing the commercial use of microalgae for pharmaceuticals; revolutionizing the fish industry with ecologically sound technologies and techniques for desert fish farms; perfecting desert vineyards; and developing solutions to minimize the adverse impact on the environment from livestock production.
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The ban is based on BGU research that certain chemicals harm coral reefs.
The Creepy-Cute Robot That Picks Peppers With Its Face
BGU’s robot photographs the pepper, then based on its color, determines if it is ripe enough to pick.
BGU Researchers Are Changing the Farming Culture
BGU is utilizing robotics, AI, machine learning, and other technologies to combat farming challenges.