Research
By studying climate-environment interactions, we have uncovered new insights into how natural and agricultural ecosystems respond to environmental changes. Our research employs various applications and tools to explore these topics, both in controlled experiments and natural environments. We utilize advanced technologies such as high-tech sensors, handheld cameras, and imaging systems mounted on drones and satellites. Empirical, numerical, Artificial Intelligence, and computer vision modeling approaches complement these tools. Our research integrates data from diverse sensors, including Imaging Spectroscopy (IS), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), thermal imaging, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and multispectral imaging. This multi-sensor, multi-scale approach enables a comprehensive understanding of ecosystem dynamics. Additionally, we bring specialized expertise in laboratory and field spectroscopy. Using instruments such as ASD (Analytical Spectral Devices), FT-NIR (Fourier-Transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy), and XRF (X-ray fluorescence), we analyze the nutritional and biochemical compositions of plants and soils.
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We aim to improve our understanding of the interactions between plants, soil, and the atmosphere. This knowledge forms the foundation for developing precision agriculture tools aimed at achieving more—higher yield production and improved quality—with less—optimized use of resources. We address present and future food security challenges by providing creative solutions and ensuring sustainability and resilience in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Our environmental studies aim to contribute to sustainable conservation and management practices. Through interdisciplinary research and innovative methodologies, we strive to foster resilient ecosystems capable of withstanding and adapting to ongoing environmental changes.
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Our lab is based at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, within the French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands (October 2022)
Our lab is located within the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research at Ben-Gurion University (BGU) of Negev, Israel, specifically in the French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands (FAAB). At FAAB, scientists collaborate to develop innovative agro- and biotechnologies aimed at enhancing food production in dryland regions while protecting the environment. The Institute's primary goal is to pioneer new concepts, methods, and systems that promote sustainable agriculture and sustainably improve productivity. Through their collective research efforts, the Institute's scientists play a critical role in tackling the challenge of food scarcity in the face of a growing global population.
