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Mailing Address:
The Robert H. Smith Institute of
Plant Sciences and Genetics
in Agriculture
Herzl 229, Rehovot 7610001, Israel

Administrator: 
Neomi Maimon 
Tel: 972-8-948-9251,
Fax: 972-8-948-9899,
E-mail: neomim@savion.huji.ac.il

Secretary of teaching program:
Ms. Iris Izenshtadt
Tel: 972-8-9489333
E-mail: Iris.Izenshtadt@mail.huji.ac.il

Director: 
Prof. Naomi Ori
Tel: 972-8-948-9605
E-mail: naomi.ori@mail.huji.ac.il

 

In Memoriam

Amram Ashri

Prof. Amram Ashri

In Memoriam
Plant Science and Genetics

IN MEMORY OF

Prof. Amram Ashri

1929 - 2024

Plant breeding, preservation of the genetic resources, manpower-training in developing countries

Ben Ami Bravdo

Prof. Ben Ami Bravdo

In Memoriam
Plant Science and Genetics

IN MEMORY OF

Prof. Ben Ami Bravdo

1933 - 2023

Effects of cultural practices on crop productivity; control of root environment; interactions between plant and environmental factors; biosynthesis and metabolism of aroma compounds in fruit and wine.

Shmuel Gazit

Prof. Shmuel Gazit

In Memoriam
Plant Science and Genetics

IN MEMORY OF

Prof. Shmuel Gazit

1029 - 2020

Reproductive biology and productivity of subtropical fruit tree crops; avocado, mango and litchi breeding.

Rafael (Raffi) Goren

Prof. Raphael (Raffi) Goren

In Memoriam
Plant Science and Genetics

IN MEMORY OF

Prof. Raffi Goren

1931 - 2020

Ethylene action in plants; Examining the efficacy of ethylene antagonists in delaying senescence, increasing fruit and flower shelf life, and retarding abscission.

kafkafi

Prof. Uzi Kafkafi

In Memoriam
Plant Science and Genetics in Agriculture

IN MEMORY OF

Prof. Uzi Kafkafi

1934 - 2024

Nutrient consumption of field crops.

Avishalom Marani

Prof. Avishalom Marani

In Memoriam
Plant Science and Genetics

IN MEMORY OF

Prof. Avishalom Marani

1924 - 2020

Cotton physiology and breeding; Moisture stress in field crops; Quantitative genetics in plant breeding; Heterosis in cotton.

Meira Ziv

Prof. Meira Ziv

In Memoriam
Plant Science and Genetics in Agriculture

IN MEMORY OF

Prof. Meira Ziv

1931 - 2024

Enhanced regeneration and bulb formation