Prof. Dan Eisikowitch
Ph.D.: Tel Aviv University, 1970
Phone: (Office) 972 3 640 9849
(Fax) 972 3 640 9380
E-mail: eisik@post.tau.ac.il
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Research Interests
My major interest lies in plant-animals inter relationships, mainly on flower biology, pollinator's behavior and pollination ecology

Students

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

1989-1994 Ish-Am, G. The interrelationship of Avocado
flowers and honeybees..
1994 -2001 Ionesco-Hirsch.A. The behavioral ecology of foraging
in the Large carpenter-bee.Xylocopa pubescens. (with prof A.Hefetz).
1995-1999 Vaknin,Y .The role of elelctrostatics forces in
pollination (with Dr. S. Gan -Mor)
1999-2002 Schneider ,D. Improving pollination and cross fertilization in commercial
  apple (Malus domestica)varieties and identification of
molecular and genetics factors that influence their productivity. (With Dr M.Goldway)

M.Sc. STUDENTS

1974-1976 Almalich M.Reproductive Mechanisms in
Cakile maritima(with Prof. J. Galil).
1977-1978 Massad, Y.A survey of nectariferous plants
blooming in autumn and winter suitable for honey bees.
1979-1980 Nahari, N. Nectarinia osea. Feeding behaviour
and its implications onits geographical expansion.
1982-1984 Ingel, F.Pollen viability, storage and fruit
set in tomatoes for hybrid seed production.
1981-1984 Orr, N. Problems in pollination of melons under arid conditions.
1982-1985 Rotem, R Changes in flowers colour and orientation
of Quisqualis indica and its implications on visitors in Israel.
1984-1985 Ivri, Y.The role of pollinators in introgression
among Capparis species in Israel.
1982-1985 Ish-Am, G.The role of honeybees in pollination
ofAvocado in Israel.
1985-1986

Lazar, Z.The role of pollination and its implication
on flower colour of Oenothera drumondii.
1986-1987

 Beker, R. Essential oils of Majorana syriaca
L. as olfactory cues for Pollinators. (with A. Dafni)
1987-1988 Marbach, G.The colour variation of Anchusa
strigosa Banks and Sel. and its significance
in the pollination process. (with A.Dafni)
1989-1990 Dag, A.The role of honeybees in melons' pollination.
1990-1991 Kremer, Z.Improvement of Teaching at University
Level of the course "Ecology of Polliantion".
- A case study. (with Dr. Y. Eisen)
1991-1992 Amir, M.The Pollination adaptiveness of Wild
Almond under unpredictable weather conditions.
1992-1994 Dagan, R. Pollination ecology of Calotropis
procera under extreme desert conditions.
1993-1995 Vaknin, Y. Loranthus acaciae - Nectarinia
osea A study of interrelationships under extreme
habitat (with Prof.Y.Yom-Tov)
1996-1998 Kleinman,G. Reproduction of the genus Ficus
as an istrumental tool in teaching
biology( With Dr Duba Yaakobi)
1997-1999 Tal,Y. Student reception of evolutionary theories :
Lamarck's theory versus Darwin's theory, in relation
to formal study of the subject. ( With Dr Yehudith Eisen)
1999- London, I. The blooming competition between almonds
and wild flowers.
2000 Fichman ,V. Ficus rubiginosa Pollination in Israel
2001 Gal Sapir. Plums pollination

Full Publications

REFEREED ARTICLES

  1. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. On the pollination ecology of Ficus sycomorus in East Africa. Ecology, vol.49, 1968 (pp.259-269)
  2. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. Flowering cycles and fruit types of ficus sycomorus in Israel. New Phytol, vol.67, 1968 (pp.754-758)
  3. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. On the pollination ecology of Ficus religiosa in Israel. Phytomorphology vol.18,1968 (pp.356-363).
  4. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. Note on pollen transport, pollination and protection of ovaries in Ficus sycomorus. New Phytol, vol. 68 1968(pp.1243-1245).
  5. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. Further studies on the pollination ecology of Ficus sycomorus L. Tidj. Ent. vol.112, 1969 (pp. 1-13)
  6. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. Studies in mutualistic Symbiosis between syconia and sycophylous wasps in monoecious fig. New Phytol.vol. 70, 1970 (pp.773-787).
  7. D. Eisikowitch and J. Galil. Effect of wind on the pollination of Pancratium maritmum L. by hawkmoths. J. Anim. Ecol. vol.40, 1971(pp.673-678)
  8. D. Eisikowitch. Mode of pollination as a consequence of ecological factors. Taxonomy and Ecology. volume 5, Academic Press, London 1973.
  9. J. Galil, W. Ramirez and D. Eisikowitch. Pollination of Ficus costaricana and F. hemsleyana by Blastophaga esterae and and B. tonduzi Costa Rica (Hymenophera: Chalcidoildea, Agaonides). Tijd. Voor. Entom. vol.116, 1973(pp. 75-186)
  10. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. Further studies on pollination ecology in Ficus sycomorus. Magr. New Phytol. vol.73, 1974 (pp.515-528)
  11. D. Eisikowitch and S.R.J. Woodell. The effect of water on pollen germination in two species of Primula. Evolution, vol. 28, 1975(pp.692-694).
  12. D. Eisikowitch and S.R.J. Woodell. Some aspects of pollination ecology of Armeria martima. New Phytol, vol. 74, 1975(pp.307-322)
  13. D. Eisikowitch and Y. Masad. Nectar-yielding plants during the dearth period in Israel. Bee World, vol.61, 1980(pp.11-18)
  14. D. Eisikowitch. The Role of Dark Flowers in the Pollination of certain Umbelliferae. J. Nat. His. vol.14, 1980(pp. 737-742)
  15. D. Eisikowitch. Horned poppy, Glaucium flavum in Israel: Notes in its pollination and distribution. Isr. J. Botany , vol.28, 1980(pp. 87-97)
  16. D. Eisikowitch. Some aspects of pollination of oil seed rape (Brassica napus L.) J. of Agric. Sci. Camb. vol.96, 1981(pp.321-326)
  17. Y. Reves and D. Eisikowitch. Acclimatization of Eucalypts under semi-arid conditions. Int. J. Biometer. vol.25, 1981(pp. 21-28)
  18. S.A. Corbet, J. Beament and D. Eisikowitch. Are electrostatic forces involved in pollen transfer? Plant Cell and Environment, vol.5, 1982(pp. 125-129)
  19. D. Eisikowitch and N. Nahari. The discrimination of Malvaviscus arboreus flowers by sunbirds Nectarinia osea. Acta. bot. Neer, vol. 1, 1982(pp. 55-58)
  20. D. Eisikowitch and Y. Masad. Preferences of honey bees for different ornamental nectar yielding plants during the dearth period in Israel. Bee World, vol. 63, 1982(pp. 77-82)
  21. D. Eisikowitch and Y. Reves. Eucalyptus torquata, the coral flowered gum. An attractive plant for honeybees in Israel. Am. Bee J. vol.123, 1983 (pp. 576-577)
  22. D. Eisikowitch and G.M. Loper. Some aspects of flower biology and and bee activity on hybrid cotton in Arizona, U.S.A. J. of Apic Res. vol.23, 1984 (pp. 243-248)
  23. D. Eisikowitch and A. Lupo. Simple method of controlling bee flight during daytime. Am. Bee J. vol.124, 1984(pp. 733-735)
  24. D. Eisikowitch. Morphological aspects on the pollinations of Calotropis procera (Asclepiadaceae) in Israel. Pl. Sy. Evol, vol.152, 1986(pp. 185-194)
  25. D. Eisikowitch. The search for nectariferous plants in marginal agricultural regions in Israel. Am. Bee J. vol.126, 1986(pp. 181-183)
  26. H. Goldstein, D. Eisikowitch and Y. Yom-Tov. Infanticides in the Palestine Sunbirds Nectarinia Osea. The Condor, vol. 88, 1986(pp. 528-529)
  27. D. Eisikowitch, Y. Ivri and A. Dafni. Reward partitioning in Capparis spp. along ecological gradient. Oecologia, vol. 71, 1986(pp. 47-50)
  28. D. Eisikowitch and R. Rotem. Flower orientation and colour change in Quisqualis indica and its possible role on pollinator partitioning. Bot. Gaz. vol.148, 1987(pp. 175-179)
  29. D. Eisikowitch and Z. Lazar. Flower change in Oenothera drummondii as a response to pollinators visits. J. Linn. Soc. vol.95, 1987(pp. 101-111)
  30. H. Goldstein, N. A. M. Verbeek, D. Eisikowitch and Y. Yom-Tov. Sunbirds prefer to feed in sun. Ardea.vol. 75, 1987(pp. 293-295)
  31. A. Dafni, D. Eisikowitch and Y. Ivri. Nectar flow and Pollinator's efficiency in two co-ocurring species of Capparis (Capparaceae). Pl. Sy. Evol. vol.157, 1987(pp. 181-186)
  32. D. Eisikowitch, P. G. Kevan, S. Fowle and K. Thomas. The significance of pollen longevity in Asclepias syriaca L. under Natural Condition. Pollen et Spores, vol.29, 1987(pp.121-128)
  33. D. Eisikowitch and A. Dafni. The use and abuse of introducing honey plants. Bee World. vol.69,1988(pp. 12-14)
  34. N. Orr and D. Eisikowitch. Interactions between melons and honeybees under extreme desert conditions in Israel. Apidologie, vol.19, 1988(pp/ 85-96)
  35. P.G Kevan, P., D. Eisikowitch, Z. Fowle and K. Thomas. Yeast contaminated nectar and its effect on bee visits and movements. J. Apic. Res. vol.27, 1988(pp. 26-29)
  36. D. Eisikowitch. Flowers/Insects interrelations- A case of unusual predation. Evolutionary theory vol.8, 1988(pp.151-154)
  37. P.G. Kevan, P., D. Eisikowitch and B. Rathwell. The role of nectar in the germination of pollen in Asclepias syriaca L. Bot. Gaz. vol.150, 1989(pp. 266-270)
  38. R. Beker, A. Dafni, D. Eisikowitch and U. Ravid. Volatilies of two chemotypes of Majorana syriaca L.(Labiatae) as olfactory cues for the honeybee. Oecologia, vol. 79, 1989 (pp. 446- 451)
  39. D. Eisikowitch., P.G. Kevan and M.A. Lachance. The nectar-inhabiting yeasts and their effect on pollen germination in common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca L. Isr. J. Bot. vol.39, 1990 (pp.217-225)
  40. A. Lupo and D. Eisikowitch. Eucalyptus erythrocoris: a source of nectar and pollen for honey bees in Israel. Apidologie, vol. 21, 1990(pp. 25-33)
  41. P. G. Kevan and D. Eisikowitch. The effects of insect pollination on Canola (Brassica napus L. cv. O.A.C. Triton) seed germination. Euphytica, vol.45, 1990(pp. 39-41)
  42. P. Kevan, D. Eisikowitch, J. D. Ambrose and J.P. Kemp. Cryptic dioecy and insect pollination in Rosa setigera Michy. (Rosaceae), A rare plants of Carolinian Canada. J. Linn. Soc. vol.40, 1990(pp.229-243)
  43. D. Eisikowitch, M.A. Lachance, P.G. Kevan, S. Willis and D.L. Collins-Thompson. The effect of the natural assemblage of microorganisms and selected strains of the yeast Metschnikowia reukaufii in controlling the germination of pollen of the common milkweed Asclepias syriaca. Can. J. Bot. vol.68, 1990(pp. 1163-1165)
  44. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. Possible routes of avocado tree pollination by honeybees. On seed number and productivity. Acta Horticulturae, vol. 288, 1990(pp. 275-277)
  45. G. DeGrandi-Hoffman, R. Thorp, G. Loper and D. Eisikowitch. The influence of nectar and pollen availability on blossom density on the attractiveness of almond cultivars to honeybees. Acta Horticulture, vol.288, 1991(pp.299-302)
  46. A. Lupo, D. Eisikowitch and P. Brosh. Pollination in the "Murcott" cultivar of Citrus (Rutaceae), the influence on seed number and productivity. Acta Horticulture, vol.288, 1991(pp. 275-277)
  47. G. DeGrandi-Hoffman, R. Thorp, G. Loper and D. Eisikowitch. Identification of Cross-pollinating honeybees on Almonds. J. App. Ecology, vol.29, 1992(pp.238-246)
  48. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. New insight into avocado flowering in relation to its pollination. The Avocado Society Yearbook 1993.
  49. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. The behaviour of honeybees (Apis mellifera) visiting Avocado (Persea americana) flowers and their contribution to its pollination J. of Apic .Research vol.32, 1993(pp. 175-186)
  50. R. Dagan and D. Eisikowitch. Calotropis gigantea in Israel: A new arrival or new discovery. Isr. J. Pl. Sci . vol.42, 1994(pp. 167-168)
  51. S.Gan-Mor, Y. Schwarz, A.Bechar, D. Eisikowitch and G. Manor. Relevance of electrostatic forces in natural and artificial pollination. Can.. Agr. Eng. vol.37, 1995(pp.189-194)
  52. A.Dag and D. Eisikowitch The influence of hive location on honeybee foraging activity and fruit set in melons grown in plastic greenhouses.Apidologie, vol.26, 1995(pp.511-519)
  53. Y. Vaknin ,Y Yom-Tov and D. Eisikowitch.Flowring seasonality and flower characteristics of Loranthus Acaciae Zucc.(Lorantaceae): Implication for advertisement and bird pollination. Sexual Plant Reproduction .Sex Plant reproduction. vol.9, 1996(pp.279-285)
  54. D. Eisikowitch and G. Ish-Am The ecology of crop pollination in the Mediterranean region. Bocconea, vol.5, 1996(pp.183-191)
  55. S. E. Law , S. Banerjee, ,H.Y.Wezstein and D. Eisikowitch..Electrostatic application of pollen sprays:Effects of Charging fields Intensity and Aerodinamic shear upon Deposition and Germinability. IEEE/IAS Transaction on Industry applications. Vol36 ,2000 (pp998-1009)
  56. G.DeGrandi-Hoffman,R.Thorp,G.Loper and D.Eisikowitch. Describing the progression of almond bloom using accumulated heat units .Journal of Applied ecology, vol.33, 1996(pp.812-818)
  57. A. Bechar, S. Gan-Mor, Y. Vaknin, I, Shmulevich, B. Ronen and D. Eisikowitch. An image analysis technique for accurate countimg of pollen on stigmas. The New Phytologist, vol.1998 (pp.639-643)
  58. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. Low attractiveness of avocado (Persea americana L.) flowers to honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) limits fruit set in Israel. The Journal of Horticultural Science& Biotechnology, vol.73 ,1998 (pp195-2
  59. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. Mobility of honey bees ( Apidae ,Apis mellifera L.) during foraging in Avocado orchards . Apidologie vol. 29,1998 (pp 209-219)
  60. Y.Vaknin ,S.Gan-Mor, A.Bechar,B.Ronen and D. Eisikowitch.Effect of desication and dilution of almond pollen.The Journal of Horticultural Science& Biotechnology,vol.74, 1999(pp 321-327 )
  61. D.Eisikowitch and H. Wetzstein.Enhance of pollen germination by promotive factors in compatible pollen.Israel Journal of Plant Sciences.vol.49,1999(pp165-168)
  62. A.Dag.and D. Eisikowitch.Ventilation of greenhouses increases honey bee foraging activity on Melon, Cucumis melo.Journal of Apicultural Research Vol.38 1999 (169-175.)
  63. A.Dag and D. Eisikowitch.The effect of carbon dioxide on nectar production in melons under greenhouse conditions .Journal of Apicultural Research .Vol.40 2000(pp.88-89)
  64. . Y.Vaknin,S.Gan-Mor,A.Bechar,B.Ronen and D.Eisikowitch.The role of electrostatic forces in pollination.Plant Systematic and Evolution Vol. 222, 2000(133-142)
  65. Y.Vaknin and D.Eisikowitch .Effect of short -term storage on germinability of Pistachio pollen.Plant Breeding vol.119, 2000(347-350)
  66. Y.Vaknin ,S.Gan-More,A.Bechar,B.Ronen and D. Eisikowitch.Improving pollination of almonds (Amygdalus communisL.; Rosaceae) using electrostatic techniqes.Journal of Horiculture science and biotecnology

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. D. Eisikowitch. Insect visiting of two subspecies of Nigella arvensis under adverse conditions. In "The Pollination of flowers by Insects." Academic Press,London,1978(pp125-132 ).
  2. D. Eisikowitch. Propagation in Plants. Unit No. 7, Everyman University 1979. (pp 1-70) (in Hebrew).
  3. D. Eisikowitch and R. Netzer. The way out, the skill to survive. Edited by R. Netzer and Y. Epstein. Ministry of Defense, 1987. (pp99-110) . (in Hebrew).

EDITING

  1. Dafni, A. and D. Eisikowitch. Editors. Advances in pollination ecology. Weizmann Science Press, Jerusalem, 1990 (228 pp).
  2. Reves ,Y. Guide to Eucalyps in Israel (Dan Eisikowitch Scientific editor).Nobel Publishers .Tel Aviv (In Hebrew)

In Hebrew

  1. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. Cleistogamy in flowers Teva -Vearetz, vol.6, 1964 (pp2-12).
  2. J. Galil and D. Eisikowitch. Pollination in Ficus relgiosa. Teva-Vearetz,vol.7, 1965(pp2-16).
  3. D. Eisikowitch. Pollination and seed formation in Ficus sycomorus. Teva Vearetz,vol.11,1969 (pp225-230).
  4. D. Eisikowitch and Y. Waisel. The vegetation of the seashore in Israel. Saleet, vol.1, 1971 (pp11-14)
  5. D. Eisikowitch. Horned poppy in Ceasarea. Teva-Vearetz,vol.19, 1977(pp197-200).
  6. D. Eisikowitch. On the problem of increasing honey flora. Yalkut-Hamikhveret. J. of the Israel Bee Keeping Association,No2, 1978 (pp19-20).
  7. D. Eisikowitch. Visit at the I.B.R.A. England. Yalkut-Hamikhevert. J. of the Israel Bee Keeping Association, No 3, 1978 (pp11-13).
  8. D. Eisikowitch. "Patent" for blooming under rain conditions. Saleet, 9,1979(pp20-22).
  9. D. Eisikowitch and J. Masad. Introducing honey flora for dearth seasons. Yalkut-Hamikhveret.J. of the Israel Bee Keeping Association,No 6, 1079(pp11-12).
  10. D. Eisikowitch. Inula viscosa (L.). Ait. An important autumn honey plant. Yalkut-Hamikhveret. J. of the Israel Bee Keeping Association, No 12, 1982 (p14).
  11. D. Eisikowitch. Nectar plants: Spring Groudel (Senecio vernalis) and white Rocket (Diplotaxis erucoides).Yalkut-Hamikhveret. J.of the Israel Bee Keeping Association, vol.13,1982 (p2).
  12. D. Eisikowitch and H. Melamud. Increasing Pollination in Avocado. .Alon Hanotea vol.37,1982 (pp19-29).
  13. D. Eisikowitch. The honey bee and crop pollination. Yalkut-Hamikhveret. J. of the Israel Bee Keeping Association,No 14, 1982 (pp15-17).
  14. D. Eisikowitch. Blooming and honeybees. Gan VaNof. J. of the Israel Landscape and Gardening Association, 1983.
  15. D. Eisikowitch. Problems of pollination of Calotropis procera in Israel. Rotem. Bull. of the Israel Plant Information Centre, vol.10, 1993 (pp45-54).
  16. D. Eisikowitch. Flowers and their pollinators - an example of an exceptional inter-relationship between plants and herbivores. Rotem. Bull. of the Israel Plant Information Centre, vol.12, 1985 (pp48-53).
  17. D. Eisikowitch.Introduction of nectar plants by using Eucaliptus hybrids.Yalkut-Hamikhveret.J.of Israel Bee keeping Association No 6,1985(pp15-21)
  18. A. Zevluni and D. Eisikowitch. The meaning of red flowers to flowen-visiting birds. Rotem. Bull. of the Israel plant Information Centre, vol.14,1985(pp14-29).
  19. D. Eisikowitch and Z. Lazar. The significance of colour change in flowers of Oenothera drumondii. Rotem Bull. of the Israel Plant Information Centre, vol.21, 1986(pp13-18)
  20. N. Orr and D. Eisikowitch. Some aspects of Melons blooming and its signficance for bee activity. Hassade, vol.67, 1987(pp1334-1340).
  21. A. Lupo and D. Eisikowitch. Eucalyptus erythrocoris. Nectar and pollen source for bees. Hassade, vol.67, 1987(pp2363-2367).
  22. R. Beker, D. Eisikowitch and A. Dafni. Essential oils of Majorana syriaca L. as olfactory cues for pollinators. Rotem. Bull. of the Israel Plant Information Centre, vol.26, 1988(pp37-61).
  23. Y. Ivri and D. Eisikowitch. Observations on Iris lortetti pollination. Teva Vearetz, vol.30, 1988(pp5-9).
  24. G.Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch.Influence of temperature on flower morphology and flowering phenology of the Avocado variety Fuerta , Etinger ,and Hass.Alon Hanotea vol.43, 1989 (pp747-766).
  25. D. Eisikowitch and A. Lupo. Wild flowers as competitors for pollinators in almond orchards. Alon Hanotea,vol. 43,1989(pp 1307-1312).
  26. G. Ish -Am and D. Eisikowitch. The behaviour of honeybees during the visit of the Avocado flower and their contribution to its pollination.Alon Hanotea,vol. 44, 1990(pp 591-606).
  27. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch.Bees and Bumblebees as pollinators of Crop plants. Hassade, vol.71,1990(pp137-138).
  28. R. Nokrian, A. Dag and D. Eisikowitch. Melons Pollination under plastic cover in The Arava Valley. Problems and suggestions. Hassade, vol.72, 1991(pp325-328)
  29. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. Inter and Intra-cultivar pollination in Avocado. Alon Hanotea, vol.45, 1991(p15).
  30. A. Dag, R. Nokrian and D. Eisikowitch. Improving bee activity within greenhouse in Melons in The Arava Valley. Hassade, vol. 72, 1991(pp184-186).
  31. A. Dag, and D. Eisikowitch. Dynamics of bees while pollinating melons in greenhouse. Hassade, vol.72, 1992(pp1411-1415).
  32. A. Dag and D. Eisikowitch.The role of hive placement on bees activity under greenhouse conditions.Hassade vol.73-48-51.
  33. G. Ish-Am, D. Eisikowitch. Low attractivity of Avocado flowering to honeybees limits its yield. Alon Hanotea,vol.46,1992(pp885-900).
  34. Y. Schwartz,S. Gan -Mor and D. Eisikowitch.Evaluating electrostatics forces generated by honeybees . Alon-Hanotea,vol.47, 1993(pp480-484).
  35. A. Lupo, D. Eisikowitch. and A. Ben-Porat Improvement of Apple pollination by the use of inserts. Alon Hanotea, vol.48, 1993(pp374-379).
  36. A. Lupo and D. Eisikowitch. Pollination of Sweet cherries (Prununs avium) in Israel. Alon Hanotea, vol.48, 1994(pp522-528).
  37. D. Eisikowitch, G.De Grandi-Hoffman and G. Loper. Honey Bees flight among trees. Yalkut- Hamikhveret.J. of the Israel Bee keeping Association, No 33, 1995(pp16-17).
  38. R. Nokrian and D, Eisikowitch. The role of irrigation on nectar flow and bees visits in melons,. Hassade vol.75, 1005(pp78-81).
  39. A.Michael and D. Eisikowitch. Adaptation of Amygdalis communis L. to blooming, pollination andand fartilization under winter conditios. Ecologia Vesviva. vol. 1, 1996 (pp199-206).
  40. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. Honey bees movement while foraging. Alon-Hanotea. vol.50, 1996 (pp162-171).
  41. A. Lupo and D. Eisikowitch. Sweet cherries pollination in Southern Hebron hills by honeybees and bumble bees in greenhouse and open orchard. Alon-Hanotea. Vol. 51, 1977 (pp 456-458).
  42. D.Schneider,M.Goldway,A.Matytiahu D.Eisikowitch and R.Stern.The importance of genetic compatibility in determination of pollenizer for the Topred apple and its influence on fertility.Alon Hanotea .Vol.54,2000(pp144-145)
  43. D.Arnon,D.Eisikowitch and R.Stern The role of Cuttanion. Alon Hanotea Vol.54,2000(pp-191-193 )

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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

1959-1964

Tel Aviv University, Israel Biology

B.Sc.

1964

 

1964-1965

Tel Aviv University, Israel Botany
Title of Master's thesis: Ecology of Pollination
ecology in Ficus sycomrus(L)
Supervisor: Professor J. Galil

M.Sc.

1965

 

1966-1970

Tel Aviv University, Israel Botany
Title of doctoral thesis: Pollination Ecology of
Sea-shore plants.
Supervisor: Professor J. Galil

Ph.D.

1970

 

 

FURTHER STUDIES

1972-1973

Oxford University, England. Post doctorate
(Prof. N. Tinbergen and Dr. S.R.J. Woodell)

 

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIANCE

1965-1968

Tel Aviv University, Israel, Dept. of Botany, Research Assistant.

1968

Senior Assistant

1971

Lecturer in Botany.

1975

Senior Lecturer in Botany.

1979-1980

Sabbatical in Cambridge University, England,
Dept. of Applied Biology (Prof. J.W.L. Beament).

1980

(Summer) Colorado, U.S.A.
Excursion with Professor P. Kevan on Pollination of Alpine Plants.

1980

U.S.D.A Tuscon, Arizona, U.S.A .
Research in the Carl Hayden Bee Research Centre.

1982

U.S.D.A Tuscon, Arizona, U.S.A.
Carl Hayden Bee Research Centre. Research on pollination of hybrid cotton.

1985

(Summer)University of Guelph, Canada
Visiting scientist, the Dept. of Environmental
Biology taking part in research together with
Prof. P.G. Kevan.

1986

(Summer) University of Guelph, Canada
Joint Project with Prof. P.G. Kevan

1987

Associate Professor

1987-1988

Sabbatical,University of Guelph, Canada.

1990

(summer) U.S.D.A Tucson, U.S.A.
Joint Project in Tucson, Arizona on Almond
pollination together with Dr. G. Hoffman, Dr.
G. Loper and Prof. R. Thorp.

1994

(Summer) University of Georgia Athens.U.S.A
Joint project on Electrostatic and pollination
together with Prof.E.Law and prof. H.Wetzstein.

1995-1996

(Sabbatical) University of Georgia ,Athens U.S.A
Joint project on electrostatic and pollination
together with prof.E Law and Prof. H. Wetzstein

1996

Full professor

1996-1999

Head of the Institute of nature conservation research.
Faculty of life sciences,Tel Aviv University.

1995-1998

Consulting in "Paramount" Company ,
Bakersfield California on Almond and Pistachio pollination.

 

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS.
  1. D. Eisikowitch and J. Galil. Effect of wind on pollinationand fertilization in Pancratium maritimum.Israel society of botany, Arad, Israel. 1971.
  2. D. Eisikowitch. Mode of pollination as a consequenceof ecological factors. An International Symposium on theInter-relations of Taxonomy and Ecology. University of Reading, England. 1972.
  3. D. Eisikowitch. Pollination of Nigella arvensis L.in Israel.Israel society of botany,Tel-Aviv Israel 1976
  4. D. Eisikowitch Insect visiting two subspecies of Nigella arvensisunder adverse seaside conditions. An International Symposium of Plant-Insect interaction. University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne,England (invited paper). 1977.
  5. D. Eisikowitch and Y. Reves. Acclimatization of Eucalyptsas Melliferous Flora in Israel. The XXVIIth InternationalAgricultural Congress of Apimondia, Athens, Greece, 1979.
  6. Y. Reves and D. Eisikowitch. Acclimatization of Eucalyptsunder semi-arid conditions. Int. Biometeorological Congress, Israel. 1980.
  7. D. Eisikowitch. Orientation of Zoophilous Flowers.Vth International Palynological Conference, Cambridge, England. 1980.
  8. D. Eisikowitch. The search for nectariferous plantsin marginal agricultural regions in Israel.10th Pollination Conference, Carbondale, Illinois. U.S.A. 1982.
  9. A. Zahavi, D. Eisikowitch, A. Kadman-Zahavi and A. Cohen.A new approach to flower constancy in honey bees. 5th Symposium International sur La Pollination, Versailles, France. 1983.
  10. Y. Ivri, D. Eisikowitch and A. Dafni.Partition of reward of two species of Capparis in Israel.Third International Congress of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology, Brighton, England. 1985.
  11. D. Eisikowitch. Calotropis procera and Xylocopa: a study in interrelationships. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium.Insect-Plant Relationships, Pau, France. 1986.
  12. D. Eisikowitch. Flower-insects interrelations - a caseof Unusual predation. 14th International Botanical Congress.Berlin, W. Germany. 1987. (Invited paper)
  13. G. De grandi-Hoffman, R. Thorp, G. Loper, and D. Eisikowitch. The Influence of Nectar and Pollen Availability and Blossom Density on the Attractiveness of Almond Cultivars to Honeybees.6th International Symposium on Pollination. Tilburg, Holland. 1990.
  14. A. Lupo, D. Eisikowitch and P. Brosh. Pollination in "Murcott" Cultivar of Citrus (Rutaceae), The Influence of Seed Number and Productivity.6th International Symposium of Pollination, Tilburg, Holland. 1990.
  15. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. Possible Routes ofAvocado Tree Pollination by Honeybees. 6th International Symposium of Pollination. Tilburg, Holland. 1990.
  16. D. Eisikowitch, Z. Gat, F. Chechik and D. Raz. Almond Blooming Under Adverse Conditions. Plant-Animals Interactionsin Mediterranean Type Ecosystems. Malme, Crete. 1991.
  17. R. Nokrian and D. Eisikowitch. Ecology of melons pollination under greenhouse conditions. Beit Dagan, Israel. 1992.
  18. Y. Eisen, Z, Kremer and D. Eisikowitch. University teachingcould the improved I.U.T. 18th International Conference. Schwabisch Gmund. Germany. 1993.
  19. D. Eisikowitch and G. Ish-Am. Crop pollination in the Mediterranean region from an ecological point of view. OPTIMA, 7th Meeting, Borovetz, Bulgaria. 1993 (Invited paper)
  20. Y. Eisen, Z. Kremer and D. Eisikowitch. Improvement of teachingat university Level (A case study). Intenational Conference.Science education in Developing Countries Jaerusalem Israel. 1993.
  21. Y. Vaknin, Y.Yom-Tov and D.Eisikowitch.Seasonal flowering phenology of Loranthus acaciae its implication for pollination and breeding success. Haifa. Israel. 1995.
  22. G. Ish-Am and D. Eisikowitch. New approach to AvocadoPollination and productivity. World Avocado Congress III.Tel-Aviv Israel 1995.
  23. A. Bechar, ,I Shmuelevich, D.Eisikowitch Y,Vaknin,B.Ronen and. S.Gan -Mor .Simulation, and testing of electrostatic pollinationsystem.ASAE Tech.paper no 96-1084,S.Joeeph,MI,1996
  24. S.E. Law,S.Banerjee,H.Y. Wetzstein and D. Eisikowitch.Electrostatic application of pollen sprays :effects of chargingfields intensity and aerodinamic shear upon depositionand germinability.Ieee/Ias Annual Inter. meeting.San Diego,Calif.1996.
  25. Y. Vaknin, S. Gan-Mor, A. Bechar, B. Ronen and D. Eisikowitch.Electrostatic pollination:effects of pollen dilution on its germinability.Annual Meeting of Israel Botanic Society. Tel-Aviv. Israel. 1997.
  26. A. Lupo, Y. Vaknin and D. Eisikowitch. Honeybee pollinationof sweet cherries under greenhouse conditions. xxxvth International Apicultural Congress. Antwerp, Belgium. 1997.
  27. Y.Vaknin and D. Eisikowitch. Effect of short -term storageon germinability of Pistachio pollen .Pollen and spores , an international conference 6-9 july 1998 , Kew London , England.
  28. S.Gan-Mor,A.Bechar,Y.Vaknin,B.Ronen and D.Eisikowitch,.A techniqefor Electrostatic pollination of insect-or wind-pollinated plants.Asae/Csae-Scgr Annual International meeting,Toronto,Canada July 18-21,1999
  29. Y.Vaknin,S.Gan Mor,A. Bechar, B. Ronen and D. Eisikowitch .Electrostatic pollination of Pistachio (Pistachia vera L.)- Anoveltechnique of pollen supplementation on Pistachio and almonds .September 1-4 ,1999.Sanliurfa-Turkey.
  30. D.Eisikowitch, G.Loper and G.DeGrandi-Hoffman. Honeybees movementamong trees in the almond orchard in Israel.Apimondia congerss Vancouver. September 12-17. Canada.
  31. D. Eisikowitch. Honeybees and Nectariferous plants as animportant Factor To Sustain Modern Desert Agriculture.IPALAC , Combating Desertification with plants.November 1-5,1999 Beer-Sheva , ISRAEL.
  32. D.Eisikowitch,Y.Vaknin and S.Gan-Mor. Electrostatic pollinationas a novel solution for crop pollination. The 8th internationalpollination symposium .Mosonmagyarovar July 10-14,2000.Hungary.(Invited paper)
  33. M. Goldway,D. Schneider, D.Eisikowitch and R.A. Stern.The effect of apple S-Allele compatibility on fruit set levels in non-optimal fertilization conditions.The 8th international pollination symposium .Mosonmagyarovar July 10-14,2000.Hungary.

 

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Designed and planned an experimental forest for
Nectariferous Plants (with "Keren Kayemet Le-Israel".

Superviser in producing an educational video film
on "Crop pollination by honeybees"(with The Ministry of Agriculture).
Superviser in production a video film on
"sexual reproduction in flowering plants"Open University.

Taking part in building pollination machine based on
electrostatic concept (joint project with Prof. Ed Law and Prof H. Wetzstein
UGA Athens and Dr S. Gan -Mor ,Volcany center Beit -Dagan , Israel

Scientific consulting in translation of scientific BBC film .
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