41 Projects Funded in Illinois

Total Approved Budget: $10,238,050  |  Sum of Board Approved: $10,238,050
5899 – 2026 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $570,000
Taming the soil microbiota for optimal nitrogen use efficiency in crops
A. Erez U Hebrew ; A. Kent U Illinois; O. Finkel U Hebrew ; D. Yalin ARO, Min. Ag.; C. Sible U Illinois; F. Below U Illinois;
5644 – 2024 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
The effect of Juvenile hormone on virus activity in bees      
H. Shpigler ARO, Min. Ag.; A. Dolezal U Illinois;
5634 – 2024 Panel: Ag. Econ. & Rural Devel.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
The economics of circular bioeconomy: The case of aquaculture and mariculture, polyculture, and resilience    
D. Zilberman UC, Berkeley; R. Palatnik Yezreel Valley College; G. Hochman U Illinois; A. Golberg U Tel Aviv ;
5537 – 2022 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
Short term drought-tolerance inducing rhizobacteria (STDiR): a potential for water stress amelioration in wheat
D. Minz ARO, Min. Ag.; S. Green U Rush; R. Ben-David ARO, Min. Ag.; Y. Hadar U Hebrew ;
5150 – 2019 Panel: Ag. Econ. & Rural Devel.  |  Duration: 2 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Climate change and the dairy sector in Israel and the US
R. Fishman U Tel Aviv ; E. Frank U Chicago; A. Kimhi U Hebrew ;
8318 – 2016 Panel: NIFA  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
NIFA-BARD collaborative:Exposure risks of pathogens and disinfection byproducts from on-site treated rainwater and drainage water for irrigation
T. Nguyen U Illinois; M. Borisover ARO, Min. Ag.; I. Sabbah Braude College; A. Nasser ARO, Min. Ag.;
4801 – 2015 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $290,000
Uncovering rumen microbiome components shaping feed efficiency in dairy cows           
I. Mizrahi U Ben Gurion ; B. White U Illinois;
4680 – 2013 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $290,000
Antimicrobial functionalized nanoparticles for enhancing food safety and quality
R. Choudhary U So. Illinois; V. Rodov ARO, Min. Ag.; P. Kohli U So. Illinois; E. Poverenov ARO, Min. Ag.; J. Haddock U So. Illinois; M. Shemesh ARO, Min. Ag.;
4662 – 2013 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Soil and rhizosphere microbiome response to treated waste water irrigation   
D. Minz ARO, Min. Ag.; S. Green U of Il at Chicago; N. Sela ARO, Min. Ag.; Y. Hadar U Hebrew ; J. Jansson UC, Berkeley; S. Lindow UC, Berkeley;
4473 – 2011 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $320,000
The therapeutic potential of a desert plant and its active compounds for Alzheimer`s Disease 
A. Elmann ARO, Min. Ag.; O. Lazarov U of Il at Chicago; J. Kashman U Tel Aviv ; R. Ofir ADSSC;
4471 – 2011 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 1 yrs  |  Budget: $100,000
Antimicrobial and antioxidant functionalized nanoparticles for enhancing food safety and quality: proof of concept
R. Choudhary U So. Illinois; V. Rodov ARO, Min. Ag.; P. Kohli U So. Illinois; J. Haddock U So. Illinois; S. Droby ARO, Min. Ag.;
4418 – 2011 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $280,000
Functional genomics of reproduction and division of labor in a key non-Apis pollinator
G. Bloch U Hebrew ; G. Robinson U Illinois; M. Band U Illinois;
4390 – 2011 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $320,000
Exploring the role of the rumen microbiota in determining the feed efficiency of dairy cows 
I. Mizrahi ARO, Min. Ag.; B. White U Illinois;
9504 – 2009 Panel: MARD  |  Duration: 1 yrs  |  Budget: $50,000
Genetic characterization of East Mediterranean traditional olive cultivars
O. Barazani ARO, Min. Ag.; A. Malter U of Il at Chicago; T. Hijawi AIRD; Z. Kerem U Hebrew ; A. Dag ARO, Min. Ag.;
4210 – 2009 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $330,000
IQD1 Function in Defense Responses
M. Levy U Hebrew ; R. Zielinski U Illinois; A. Reddy U Colorado St.;
3201 – 2001 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $370,000
Environmental manipulation during the dry period of ruminants: strategies to enhance subsequent lactation
G. Dahl U Illinois; S. Mabjeesh U Hebrew ; T. McFadden U Vermont; A. Shamay ARO, Min. Ag.;
3162 – 2000 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $290,000
Redox Processes in Soils Irrigated with Reclaimed Sewage Effluents: Field Cycles and Basic Mechanism
A. Banin U Hebrew ; J. Stucki U Illinois; J. Kostka U Florida State;
3103 – 2000 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Determination of Allele Frequencies for Quantitative Trait Loci in Commercial Animal Populations 
J. Weller ARO, Min. Ag.; H. Lewin U Illinois; M. Ron ARO, Min. Ag.;
2710 – 1997 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
The Physiological Bases for Impaired Photosynthetic Performance of Chilling-Sensitive Fruit Trees
Y. Shahak ARO, Min. Ag.; D. Ort USDA, ARS;
2443 – 1995 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Molecular Marker Mapping and Marker Assisted Introgression of Genes Enhancing Tocol and Carotenoid Composition of Maize Grain
T. Rocheford U Illinois; Y. Tadmor ARO, Min. Ag.; R. Lambert U Illinois; N. Katzir ARO, Min. Ag.;
2383 – 1995 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $330,000
A Systematic Genome Search for Genes Affecting Economic Traits Dairy Cattle with the Aid of Genetic Markers
J. Weller ARO, Min. Ag.; H. Lewin U Illinois; M. Ron ARO, Min. Ag.; G. Wiggans USDA, ARS; P. VanRaden USDA, ARS;
2306 – 1994 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Hormonal and Pheromonal Regulation of Reproduction in the Bumble Bee Bombus terrestris
A. Hefetz U Tel Aviv ; G. Robinson U Illinois;
2242 – 1993 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $275,000
Breeding for Quality in Vegetable Maize Using Linked Molecular Markers
J. Juvik U Illinois; A. Bar Zur ARO, Min. Ag.; T. Rocheford U Illinois;
2181 – 1993 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $275,000
Ultrasonic Body Condition Measurement for Computerized Dairy Management Systems
A. Mizrach ARO, Min. Ag.; S. Spahr U Illinois; E. Maltz ARO, Min. Ag.; M. Murphy U Illinois; Z. Schmilovitch ARO, Min. Ag.; J. Novakofski U Illinois; U. Peiper ARO, Min. Ag.;
1973 – 1992 Panel: Aquaculture  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Expression of Growth Related Genes during Early Development of Farmed Fish
B. Funkenstein Isr. Ocean. Res.; D. Steiner U Chicago; S. Chan U Chicago;
1939 – 1992 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $250,000
Detection and Mapping of Genes Affecting Traits of Economic Importance in Dairy Cattle with the Aid of Molecular Genetic Markers
J. Weller ARO, Min. Ag.; H. Lewin U Illinois; M. Ron ARO, Min. Ag.; G. Wiggans USDA, ARS;
1817 – 1991 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $270,000
Improvement of Prolificacy of Israeli and U.S. Sheep Breeds through Inclusion of the F Gene of the Booroola Merino-Stage II
E. Gootwine ARO, Min. Ag.; D. Thomas U Wisconsin; R. Braw-Tal ARO, Min. Ag.; A. Bor ARO, Min. Ag.; . Dziuk U Illinois;
1746 – 1990 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $250,000
Biochemical and Physiological Basis for Effects of Elevated CO2 Levels on Fruits and Vegetables
E. Kerbel U Illinois; R. Ben-Arie ARO, Min. Ag.; A. Kader UC, Davis;
1709 – 1990 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $250,000
A Physiol. and Genetic Evaluation of Kernel Characteristic Assoc. with Germination and Seedling Emergence in Maize with the Shrunken-2 and Sugary Enhancer Endosperm Mutations
J. Juvik U Illinois; A. Bar Zur ARO, Min. Ag.; W. Tracy U Wisconsin; T. Rocheford U Illinois;
1662 – 1990 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $165,000
Transformation of the Wild Tetraploid Oats into Dopmesticated Froms
G. Ladizinsky U Hebrew ; F. Kolb U Illinois;
1213 – 1987 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Introgression of Resistance to Northern Leaf Blight into Sweet Corn with the Sugary Enhancer Gene: A Genetic and Epidemiological Study
J. Juvik U Illinois; Y. Levy U Bar Ilan ; J. Pataky U Illinois; A. Bar Zur ARO, Min. Ag.; D. Dickinson U Illinois;
1153 – 1987 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $180,000
Improvement of Prolificacy of US and Israeli Sheep Populations through Inclusion of the F Gene of the Booroola Merino
D. Thomas U Illinois; E. Gootwine ARO, Min. Ag.; . Dziuk U Illinois; A. Bor ARO, Min. Ag.; H. Lewin U Illinois; R. Braw-Tal ARO, Min. Ag.;
1117 – 1987 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $190,000
Knowledge Based Information Systems for Dairy Herd Management
S. Spahr U Illinois; E. Maltz ARO, Min. Ag.; L. Christianson U Illinois; U. Peiper ARO, Min. Ag.; N. Buck U Illinois; O. Kroll Hachaklait; I. Amir Technion;
805 – 1985 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Development of Methods for Genetic Analysis of Discrete Traits of Economic Importance in US and Israeli Dairy Cattle Population
D. Gianola U Illinois; J. Weller ARO, Min. Ag.; R. Fernando U Illinois; . Henderson U Illinois;
741 – 1985 Panel: Ag. Econ. & Rural Devel.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $140,000
The Determinants of Agricultural Productivity - the Cases of Israel and the United States
Y. Mundlak Cent Ag Econ Re; . Johnson U Chicago;
500 – 1983 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $160,000
Anion Adsorption by Soil Organic Matter and Peat
Y. Chen U Hebrew ; B. Stevenson U Illinois;
439 – 1983 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $250,000
Automation and Electronics for Dairy Herd Management
S. Spahr U Illinois; E. Maltz ARO, Min. Ag.; N. Buck U Illinois; . Samson Min. Agr.; . Puckett USDA, ARS; . Sagi Technion; . Rodda U Illinois;
438 – 1982 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $210,000
Immunization of Cattle with Antigens Derived from Continuous In Vitro Cultures of Babesia bovis
. Ristic U Illinois; E. Pipano Isr. Vet. Inst.; M. Levy U Illinois; . Goldman Isr. Vet. Inst.; . James U Illinois; . Chilbert U Illinois; . Kuttler USDA, ARS;
385 – 1982 Panel: Aquaculture  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $190,000
Stable Isotope Ratio as Naturally Occurring Tracers in the Aquaculture Food Web
G. Schroeder ARO, Min. Ag.; . Buck U Illinois; C. Coleman U Illinois;
178 – 1982 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $150,000
Effects of Nitrification Inhibitors on Efficiency of Nitrogen Utilization and Crop Productivity
R. Hageman U Illinois; J. Hagin Technion; . Hoeft U Illinois; S. Katz Technion;
107 – 1980 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $63,050
Drought and Freezing Damage to Plants in Relation to the Structure and Function to the ATP Synthesizing Enzyme From Chloroplasts
U. Pick Weizmann Inst.; J. Boyer U Illinois;