Plant

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan

In a separate operation in the Menashe region, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector seized additional sacks containing approximately 6 kilograms of akoub and about 25 kilograms of hyssop.

Some of the bags seized, including the Gundelia tournefortii - which is in danger of extinction due to over-harvesting.
 Study reveals Stone Age methods of extracting animal teeth for jewelry. Illustration

Dressed for the afterlife: What 7,000-year-old grave soil reveals about Stone Age clothing - study

A LEMON tree sapling, illegally brought to Israel.

Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry

Teucrium Procerum

Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF


The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF invite readers to plant a tree in memory of the October 7 victims

KKL-JNF to dedicate the Swords of Iron Forest in the Western Negev.

The site of the Nova Music Festival massacre, 2024

Israeli researchers develop a device to assess tomato quality on the plant

Hebrew University researchers developed a patented technology to evaluate seven tomato quality parameters on the plant with up to 95% accuracy.

 Tomatoes in the supermarket

University re-examines 7,000-year-old femur, discovers oldest multi-plant arrow poison

The latest discovery is the oldest confirmed use of a combination of two or more plant toxins applied to arrowheads.

 University re-examines 7,000-year-old femur, discovers oldest multi-plant arrow poison.

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