Dr. Lior Rubinovich

Selected research objectives: 1. Improving frost tolerance in Avocado orchards using frost mitigation techniques. 2. Identifying the physiological factors involved in frost tolerance and sensitivity in Avocado. 3. Development of frost-tolerant Avocado plants. 4. Development of Avocado tissue culture. 5. Development of new high-quality Avocado varieties. 6. Improving yield and lowering alternate bearing in Avocado. 7. Development of Quinoa as a new field crop in Israel.