The Opera of Bacteria and Plants: A Tale of Love and Rejection

Dr. Llilach Iasur Kruh

Interactions between bacteria and plants

The relationship between bacteria and plants evolved over millions of years. Some interactions are beneficial for plants and can be leveraged in sustainable agriculture. This research focuses on isolating beneficial bacteria and applying them to create biopesticides and biofertilizers, replacing harmful chemicals and promoting plant health and growth.

Research website

Bacteria in our salad service: Dr. Lilach Yasur-Karuch, Wonder Veggies company

Dr. Lilach Yasur-Karuch develops ‘antibiotic’ that will help grapevines overcome the “yellowing” disease

Wonder Veggies site