Plant

Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF

The endangered herb is mostly found in the Sharon and Menashe heights but exists in only small, isolated spots across the country as its population has declined since the mid-20th century.

Teucrium Procerum
Flower-free at Elie Wiesel Plaza in the Yefe Nof neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem public spaces lay barren as flowers die and go months without being replaced

FLORA PALAESTINA’ – 316 native species and over 2,000 uses

New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest

 Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior.

Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior


Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal

Fossils include Palaeopteridium andrenelii, only the second known Noeggerathialean species in the country.

 Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal.

Chinese scientists find 410-million-year-old miniature plant revealing early land colonization

At just 45 millimeters tall, Zosterophyllum is one of the smallest known plants from its epoch, offering clues to plant survival strategies in harsh ancient environments.

 Chinese scientists find 410-million-year-old miniature plant revealing early land colonization.

Study reveals human ancestors ate mostly plants, not meat

Some researchers hypothesize that the incorporation of animal-based foods in early hominin diets led to increased brain size, smaller gut size, and increased stature.

 Study reveals human ancestors ate mostly plants, not meat.

Ancient tools reveal 780,000-year-old plant-based diets  

Israeli researchers discover 780,000-year-old evidence of plant food processing at archaeological site, suggesting early humans relied heavily on starchy plants.

 A stone anvil (left) and hammerstone (right) used for processing plants

'Alien' 47-million-year-old plant fossil found in Utah has no known relatives

Researchers compared the fossil to over 400 flowering plant families and found no match, suggesting it belongs to an unknown group.

 'Alien' 47-million-year-old plant fossil found in Utah has no known relatives.

Can Google and Bill Gates Make Fusion Energy a Reality? CFS Begins Work on Revolutionary Plant

Many experts remain skeptical about the timelines for achieving fusion power due to significant scientific and engineering challenges.

 Will the first commercial fusion power plant operate in Virginia?

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.

 A Garden that Tells a Story: "Derech HaEven" Leads 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.

 Ambassador Gideon Behar, Israel’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Sustainability, in his pesticide-free garden in Modi'in.

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.

Illustrative image of plants.

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.

 THE WRITER joins other participants at a gathering of board members from the Kosher Whole Food Plant Based group. A small but growing group of determined professionals is aiming to spread health through lifestyle medicine, he says.