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Israel Contributes to the Global Effort to Combat Desertification

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Although 60% of its land is desert, Israel is the only country in the world where the desert is receding, As a result, the UN determined Israel is an expert in combating desertification. Israel continues to contribute to the global effort to combat desertification by sharing its know-how, best practices and technologies for a better, greener & healthier world. #2018WDCD ...more
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Israel Contributes to the Global Effort to Combat Desertification

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Desertification and Abiotic Stress have become a global concern.

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Desertification is caused by climate change, overgrazing, deforestation and drought.

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yields and poor quality food.

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60% of Israel's land

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world where the desert is receding.

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Israeli researchers are developing new technologies

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fulfilling David Ben Gurion's dream of "making the desert bloom".

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By studying precision dry-land crops agriculture.

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By isolating plants to protect them against biotic & abiotic stresses of desert.

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By inventing non-chemical tactics to protect plants from a variety of pests.

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By defining the optimal amount and type of water for each crop.

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Israel's 'Netafim invented drip irrigation technology

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Israel Contributes to the Global Effort to Combat Desertification
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2018Jun 17
Although 60% of its land is desert, Israel is the only country in the world where the desert is receding, As a result, the UN determined Israel is an expert in combating desertification. Israel continues to contribute to the global effort to combat desertification by sharing its know-how, best practices and technologies for a better, greener & healthier world. #2018WDCD

Israel

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