Early germination phase – Gundelia tournefortii
Seeds of Gundelia tournefortii (protected species), collected earlier in the year from the Lower Jordan Valley, began their germination process under controlled conditions. Following field collection, seeds were cleaned, sorted, and transferred to the germination lab. This stage marks the transition from fieldwork to lab-based growth—laying the foundation for future genetic sampling.
Shaping the next phase: Key species selection for 2026
The IBCC team came together to define the key species that will guide our 2026 research efforts. This milestone marks an important step in aligning ecological, genomic, and field priorities—ensuring that the species we focus on will enable meaningful cross-disciplinary insights. The meeting concluded with the selection of 25 key species that will guide the project’s research focus for 2026.