Ecology and Agroecology

Cultivation and domestication of the mushroom Pleurotus eryngii var ferulae in the Golan Heights and studying the association between the plant host and the mushroom
Studying the effect of the global warming and climate changes on the wild mushrooms of Israel
Utilize the national fungi collection deposited in the Shamir Institute in order to search for natural substances
Establishing a national plan for wild mushroom conservation in Israel

The interface and mutual relationships between agricultural and nature ecosystems
Pesticide drift from agricultural to open areas and their effects on natural ecosystems
Reducing runoff and soil loss in agricultural areas using weed cover

Using drone remote sensing in agriculture to locate rodent hot spots, to measure rodent damage, and to calculate crane numbers
Using great tits as biological pest control agents of coddling moth in apple orchards in the Golan
Using owl pellets in a citizen science study in middle and high schools. This is the largest citizen science project in schools in Israel and funded by the US Embassy
Supervising and advising on wildlife farmer conflicts in agriculture

Dr. Oded Cohen