Looking for Activity Underground – Roots Functional Traits
Today, most of the stress-related characterization of roots is morphological. Yet, the ability to characterize and compare physiological traits of plants’ roots under stress is priceless. Why is it so important? A good agronomic definition to drought is the point at which soil water content becomes a limiting factor for plant transpiration. This point of […]
Plant Biomass
Biomass, the organic material derived from living organisms, serves as a fundamental component of the Earth’s ecosystems and plays a crucial role in sustaining life. Among the diverse sources of biomass, plants stand out as the primary producers, converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy-rich compounds through photosynthesis. This intricate process not only drives […]
Plant Phenomics
Plant Phenomics is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of plant traits at the whole-plant level. It encompasses various techniques and methodologies to study the complex interaction between genes, environment, and the development of plants. Plant Phenomics plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of plant growth, development, and […]
Biostimulants: Harness The Power of Biostimulants | Plant Ditech
What are biostimulants? Plant biostimulants encompass a broad category of naturally derived or chemically synthesized substances that stimulate plant growth and development by enhancing nutrient availability, hormone regulation, and stress tolerance. They differ from traditional fertilizers, which primarily supply essential nutrients to plants. Instead, biostimulants improve the physiological and metabolic processes of plants, facilitating better […]
Drought Stress in Plants: Effective Solutions
Drought, is a prolonged period of abnormally low water availability or precipitation that has profound implications for plant growth, development, and survival. It occurs when the available water supply falls short of meeting the plants’ demands, triggering a cascade of water stress and instigating a range of physiological and metabolic responses. During a drought, plants […]
Plant Morphology
Plant morphology is the study of the physical form and structure of plants. It encompasses the observation, description, and analysis of the external and internal features of plants, from their overall shape to the intricate details of their leaves, stems, flowers, and roots. Understanding plant morphology is crucial for a wide range of disciplines, including […]
Can Tomatoes Beat the Flood? | Discover Our Flood Kit
Global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of flooding, causing estimated annual agricultural losses of US$7.8 billion. This makes flooding the second most devastating climatic threat to crops, after drought. Flood tolerance in plants depends on key morphological and physiological traits, one of the most important being the formation of adventitious roots. However, tomato […]
Plant Ditech & Computomics Podcast
Our CEO, Keren Moshelion, was invited to the latest Computomics podcast to talk about the PlantArray platform! 🎙️🌱 She explains how we simulate stress, such as drought, salinity, and biostimulants, to help researchers optimize crop growth, yield, and water-use efficiency. The result? saving months and even years of R&D! Listen and learn how 👇
The Science Of Survival – FloraCulture International & Plant-Ditech
As the global climate grows increasingly erratic, the race to understand plant stress and resilience has never been more urgent. At the forefront of this effort is Plant-Ditech, an Israeli technology company spun out of the Hebrew University, whose groundbreaking system – PlantArray – offers a real-time, high-resolution screening of plant physiological traits and, thus, […]
Hidden signs in water reveal disease in tomatoes – long before symptoms appear
By Yogev Israeli Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered an innovative method for the early detection of plant diseases by measuring water evaporation from leaves. This method made it possible to detect infection in tomato plants before symptoms appeared. Between 1846 and 1849, Ireland experienced a severe famine caused by a disease […]