Low-Resolution Raman Spectroscopy for the detection of contaminant species in algal bioreactors.

Fouling of aquatic systems by harmful microalgal and cyanobacterial species is an environmental and public health concern. Microalgal bioreactors are engineered ecosystems for the cultivation of algal biomass to meet the increasing demand for alternative protein sources and algae-derived products. Such bioreactors are often open or semi-open ponds or raceways that are prone to contamination by contaminant photosynthetic microorganisms, including harmful cyanobacterial species (HCBs).

A novel approach for long-term spectral monitoring of desert shrubs affected by an oil spill.

Crude oil pollution is a global environmental concern since it persists in the environment longer than most conventional carbon sources. In December 2014, the hyper-arid Evrona Nature Reserve, Israel, experienced large-scale contamination when crude oil spilled. The overarching goal of the study was to investigate the possible changes, caused by an accidental crude oil spill, in the leaf reflectance and biochemical composition of four natural habitat desert shrubs.

Irrigation with permeates to upgrade the quality of red pepper: a case study in Arava region, Israel.

Management of environmental resources presents challenges across agricultural production. In the case of the semi-arid region of Arava Valley in Israel, irrigation with groundwater brackish water is a widespread practice that has severe limitations. In this research studies are taking place for brackish groundwater upgrading for unrestricted use for the irrigation and sustainable agricultural production.

Hyperspectral Technologies for Assessing Seed Germination and Trifloxysulfuron-methyl Response in (Palmer Amaranth).

Weed infestations in agricultural systems constitute a serious challenge to agricultural sustainability and food security worldwide. S. Watson (Palmer amaranth) is one of the most noxious weeds causing significant yield reductions in various crops.