Ginosar Agro, Ginosar (2025)

14/07/2025

🌱 From Lab to Land: The Art of Acclimatizing Tissue Culture Plants

In plant biotechnology, the journey doesn't end in the lab—it begins there. One of the most critical phases in tissue culture propagation is acclimatization—the process of gradually transitioning plants from sterile in-vitro conditions to the real-world environment of greenhouses and open fields.

This step is not just technical—it’s essential. Without proper acclimatization, even the most genetically robust and disease-free plants may not survive outside the lab. We carefully manage humidity, light, temperature, and nutrition to ensure a smooth adaptation, building resilience from root to shoot.

Each plant that thrives in the field is the result of meticulous care, scientific precision, and a deep understanding of nature's pace.

👏Thanks to our team behind the scenes who make it happen!

26/05/2025

🌺 Canna Flower Propagation – Scaled Up, Streamlined, and Ready for You

We’re proud to share that we’ve developed a high-quality, reliable tissue culture protocol for Canna flowers – and it’s already in action! One of our major clients is successfully multiplying their Canna stock through our lab, enjoying uniformity, disease-free material, and year-round production capacity.

Are you a grower looking to scale up your Canna cultivation?

Let us help you expand with confidence. Our in-vitro propagation service ensures consistency, plant health, and speed to market.

We invite Canna growers to get in touch and explore how our propagation solutions can support your growth.

19/05/2025

🌱 Innovation in Plant Tissue Culture: An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Yiftah Yitzhak, Head of R&D at Ginosar Agro 🌱

At Ginosar Agro, research and innovation drive everything we do. We sat down with Dr. Yiftah Yitzhak, our Head of R&D, to discuss the challenges, breakthroughs, and future of plant tissue culture.

What are the main challenges in developing high-quality seedlings using tissue culture?
"Biology is full of surprises. One of the biggest challenges is isolating variables and maintaining consistency in the development process."

Ginosar Agro operates globally—how do you tailor your developments to different markets?
"We work closely with growers worldwide to ensure our protocols align with specific climate conditions, farming practices, and market demands."

What new crops or technologies are you currently developing?
"We’re advancing papaya and passion fruit propagation, as well as cell culture for producing premium plant materials and secondary metabolites."

What sets Ginosar Agro apart in the tissue culture industry?
"We invest heavily in applied research, ensuring seamless integration between R&D, production, and business strategy."

What are the biggest opportunities in agricultural tissue culture in the coming years?
"Automation and robotics are key to overcoming labor shortages. Additionally, developing universal tissue culture protocols that can be adapted for multiple crops is a game-changer."

What’s the most innovative project you’re working on?
"Our cell suspension culture project, which will revolutionize the way high-value plant compounds are produced."

At Ginosar Agro, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of agricultural innovation. Stay tuned for more updates!

12/05/2025

🌱 Your Partner in Plant Propagation Development

At Ginosar Agro, we specialize in developing customized propagation protocols to meet the needs of growers and researchers. For years, we have collaborated with farmers, scientists, and agricultural innovators who require solutions for producing high-quality, uniform plantlets for various species and cultivars.

Our dedicated team provides:

Expertise in tissue culture techniques.
Fast and reliable services tailored to your specific needs.
Scalable production for uniform and resilient plantlets.
Whether you're working on a new crop or refining propagation for an established one, we’re here to deliver top-notch solutions. Let’s grow together!

📩 Contact us to explore how we can support your project.

06/05/2025

The Date Propagation Process at Ginosar Agro: Precision, Innovation, and Excellence

At Ginosar Agro, the propagation of dates is achieved using an advanced technique known as Somatic Embryogenesis. This method combines precise science, innovative technologies, and meticulous care to produce high-quality and healthy date seedlings.

What is Somatic Embryogenesis?

Somatic embryogenesis is a unique process where selected plant tissues, such as meristems (growth tissues), are converted into embryonic cells. These cells develop into embryos and eventually into strong seedlings ready for planting.

Why Somatic Embryogenesis?

This method ensures genetically identical and healthy seedlings that perfectly match the parent tree. Another significant advantage is the ability to produce large quantities of seedlings in a relatively short time, enabling farmers to plan large-scale, uniform plantations.

The Process in Four Steps:

Collecting Genetic Material: Careful selection of high-quality plant tissues.

Development in Sterile Conditions: Creating somatic embryos in a laboratory while maintaining a sterile environment to prevent contamination.

Differentiation and Growth: Over approximately three years, the embryos undergo various stages of development, transforming into strong seedlings.

Transition to the Field: Once the process is complete, the seedlings are handed over to farmers, supported by updates and guidance from our agronomy team.

A Result of Excellence

This process is the culmination of years of research and development in state-of-the-art laboratories with global standards. It enables us to produce seedlings not only in large quantities but also of exceptional quality—healthy, robust, and with outstanding growth potential.

At Ginosar Agro, we are proud to lead the way with innovative solutions that take agriculture to new heights! 🌱

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28/04/2025

Innovating Grapevine Grafting at Ginosar Agro

At Ginosar Agro, innovation is at the heart of what we do. Recently, our R&D team tackled the challenges associated with traditional green grafting (bud grafting) of grapevines. This conventional method requires a high-humidity environment to support tissue fusion, but such conditions often lead to mold and tissue rot, reducing success rates.

To overcome these issues, we pioneered a groundbreaking approach: performing grapevine grafting in a sterile laboratory environment. By controlling the grafting conditions in our lab, we eliminate the risk of fungal contamination and ensure optimal conditions for tissue bonding.

This process, while promising, presented unique challenges. The intricate nature of laboratory grafting required our development team to master exceptional precision and fine motor skills, as they worked with minute grafting components. Despite these hurdles, the team achieved remarkable success, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of this innovative technique.

Our efforts represent a significant advancement in grapevine propagation, with potential to revolutionize industry practices and improve the quality and reliability of grafted vines for commercial growers.

Stay tuned as we continue to explore cutting-edge solutions for agricultural challenges!

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21/04/2025

🌿 Paradise Papaya Seedlings Now Available at Ginosar Agro! 🌿

We’re thrilled to announce that for the first time, we are offering Paradise Papaya seedlings for commercial sale.

Paradise Papaya is celebrated for its excellent flavor, vibrant color, and high productivity. This variety thrives in diverse climates and is a top choice for growers aiming for high-quality harvests.

In Israel, where demand for papaya seedlings often exceeds supply, Ginosar Agro is stepping up to provide premium seedlings with fast availability.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your papaya production with high-quality seedlings—reach out today!

📩 Contact us for more details!

14/04/2025

Development of Propagation Protocol for Date Palm by the Israel Nature Parks Authority by Ginosar Agro

The Israel Nature Parks Authority project emerged as a response to the environmental challenges posed by regional industrial water pollution, which has led to significant changes in the landscape and ecosystem, particularly affecting date palms in the Ma’aleh Zin and Aqaba areas. As a result, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) initiated a restoration project to rehabilitate the palms, an intigrate part of the local ecosystem.

One of the key actions taken by the INPA was the introduction of offshoots for propagation in a tissue culture laboratory. This involved the development of a specialized protocol for the propagation of date palms, with Ginosar Agro leading the effort to ensure the successful regeneration of these iconic trees.

To date, preliminary embryos have been successfully obtained, marking an important step in the project’s progress. The primary goal is to preserve male trees, which play a vital role in maintaining the local ecosystem's balance.

This project highlights the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and the role of innovative tissue culture techniques in environmental restoration efforts. Through the collaboration between Ginosar Agro and the INPA, this initiative offers a promising model for ecological restoration in arid regions, ensuring the conservation of date palms and the resilience of the surrounding environment.

07/04/2025

Interview with Hila Chen, Head of the Date Development Lab at Ginosar Agro

1. Tell us about your professional background and what brought you to the role at Ginosar Agro’s lab.
I come from a background in genetic engineering. I worked for several years in the field of organic pest control and have always loved working in labs and precision-based tasks. Over the years, I transitioned to fruit lab work and tissue culture development, focusing on dates palms.

2. What does the merger of Ginosar Agro with Zera Tissue Culture mean for the field of date development and production?
Thanks to the merger, a state-of-the-art lab was established for date production. We managed to increase the number of seedlings produced in the lab significantly—tenfold!

3. Describe the date production process.
It’s a complex and lengthy process that takes about three years in the lab. It includes more than 20 stages and requires a very high level of expertise.

4. How does the tissue culture process impact the quality and quantity of the dates produced?
The seedlings are healthy, clean, and strong, with genetic material identical to the parent plant. The main advantage is the ability to plant large quantities of same-age plants in a short time.

5. What are the main challenges you and your team face in the development and production process?
The main challenge is maintaining sterile and clean working conditions to prevent contamination. Another is developing protocols for various crops with multiple varieties and adapting the protocol for each specific variety.

6. Are there any innovations or unique technologies in the lab that you can share?
Our innovations focus on optimizing protocols for date cultivation and extending their applications to rare and heritage varieties.

7. How is the connection between the lab work and the farmers reflected in your process?
The collaboration starts when a farmer approaches us with a specific development need, and we provide a tailored solution. We maintain constant communication throughout the development and propagation process, providing updates and reports. Farmers sometimes supply additional plant material if needed. Once the seedlings transition to the field, an agronomist continues working closely with the farmer.

8. Tell us briefly about your team.
We are a team of 11 skilled professionals, trained to handle all stages of the date production process. We work on both production and development of new varieties simultaneously.

9. What makes you most proud of your work?
Successfully developing new protocols for ancient and rare plant varieties gives me the greatest sense of pride.

03/04/2025

Q1 2025 Recap: An Interview with Yinon Ben Zur, CEO of Ginosar Agro

The first quarter of 2025 marks a significant milestone for Ginosar Agro, with expansion into new markets, strategic collaborations, and continued investment in R&D. We sat down with Yinon Ben Zur, the company’s CEO, to discuss recent achievements, challenges, and future goals.

🔹 Which new markets is Ginosar Agro planning to enter in 2025?
"We recently signed a strategic agreement with a leading agricultural company in Vietnam. This partnership includes joint agricultural projects, R&D collaboration, agricultural production and distribution, the establishment of a professional lab, and knowledge transfer. Additionally, we are expanding our operations in India, with a strong focus on the avocado market and overall market growth."

🔹 How is the company responding to the rising global demand for Medjool dates?
"We have an advanced production system and a future stock of hundreds of thousands of Medjool date seedlings, which will be gradually available starting in 2026. Furthermore, we are targeting marketing efforts toward high-potential regions, particularly in the Gulf countries."

🔹 What gives Ginosar Agro a competitive edge in the global date market?
"Our superior genetics set us apart. We have been closely monitoring and refining our plant material for years, ensuring that only the highest quality seedlings are produced in our state-of-the-art laboratories."

🔹 What are the key trends you foresee in the global date market?
"I expect non-traditional markets like Europe to increasingly adopt Medjool dates due to their nutritional value and versatility. Additionally, Medjool dates—historically less common in some markets—are set to grow in popularity, both in traditional regions and in emerging markets, for both whole fruit sales and value-added products."

🔹 How is Ginosar Agro preparing for the future of agriculture?
"At Ginosar Agro, we invest in continuous R&D to develop innovative solutions to existing agricultural challenges, whether by optimizing lab-based production processes or adapting plant varieties to changing climatic conditions."

2025 is set to be a year of remarkable growth—stay tuned! 🚀🌱

17/03/2025

Plantation to Propagation: The Banana Journey 🍌

In our lab at Ginosar Agro, every banana seedling begins its story with premium genetic material sourced directly from the commercial plantations of our growers. By doing so, we ensure the continuity of high-quality genetic material that meets the rigorous demands of modern agriculture.

This meticulous process allows us to produce hundreds of thousands of banana plants from the same superior genetic source, maintaining consistency and excellence in every seedling.

We’re proud to support farmers by combining tradition and cutting-edge tissue culture techniques to sustain and enhance agricultural productivity.

10/03/2025

🌴 The Hanna Date Palm: Ancient Legacy Multiplied by Modern Science

The Hanna date palm represents a bridge between history and innovation. Ancient date seeds, discovered in archaeological sites in the Judean Desert, were germinated and planted in Kibbutz Ketura. One of these extraordinary trees produced an offshoot, which was introduced into the multiplication process at Ginosar Agro’s advanced tissue culture lab.

Today, the genetic heritage of these ancient palms is being carefully multiplied. Several young plants are thriving in our lab, while mature plants are acclimating in our nursery, preparing to make their mark in modern agriculture.

At Ginosar Agro, we are proud to bring history to life, ensuring the legacy of this remarkable date variety endures for generations to come.

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