The Moretta cherry: the value of typicality and biodiversity in Vignola

Varieties

30 May 2023

Considered extinct at the beginning of the 2000s, the Moretta cherry is now experiencing a period of renewed interest thanks to a small group of producers in Vignola (Modena) who are focusing on organoleptic qualities and links with the territory.

Towards new dwarfing and efficient rootstocks

Rootstocks

30 May 2023

Cherry growers have at their disposal dwarfing or semi-dwarfing rootstocks, suitable for high-density planting patterns, which can ensure an early entry into production, excellent production efficiency and good cherry quality.

Danese, ad-hoc refrigeration and energy efficiency

Post-harvest​

26 May 2023

Danese Group has been active in the refrigeration systems sector for over 30 years. In this interview, Matteo Danese analyses with Cherry Times the solutions developed for companies in the cherry sector.

Montmorency sour cherry complex genome sequenced

Breeding

26 May 2023

Researchers at Michigan State University conducted a study to identify the genes associated with Montmorency tart cherry. The team created the first annotated genome of the Montmorency tart cherry and identified the DNA segments responsible for each gene.

Greenhouse farming technology and production of sweet cherries in greenhouses: a Chinese perspective

Covers Events Production

26 May 2023

Dr. Hui Zhao addresses the topic of greenhouse cultivation in the Chinese area of Dalian. This area is located in Liaodong Peninsula and is characterized by a continental climate with cold winters and hot, rainy summers.

Salvi Vivai enlarges its offer with 5 new cherry varieties

Varieties Nurseries

23 May 2023

"These are five new-generation varieties,' explains Andrea Bagnolini, Salvi Vivai's Sales Director, 'which we strongly wanted to increase our offer and propose to our growers selections that are more and more performing with respect to their needs.

The new IVU varieties

Varieties

23 May 2023

Alejandro Navarro Diaz, general manager of IVU - International Varieties Unlimited LLCA presented the new cherry varieties marketed under the MEDA® brand at Macfrut 2023.

CHEERY® the new variety line from IFG

Varieties

23 May 2023

International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has a genetic improvement programme led by David Cain and Chris Owens in which over 50,000 cherry seedlings have been obtained and evaluated. Seven new cherry cultivars were licensed and patented in 2019.

Cherry Exhibition 2023 at Fortunato Nurseries

Events Nurseries

23 May 2023

The desire to already look ahead to the next season and evaluate new solutions to overcome the criticalities of the sector is demonstrated by the large number of participants registered at Cherry Exhibition 2023.

The differences between modern 2D and 3D cherry training systems

Planting systems

19 May 2023

In this video, Prof. Lang illustrates the differences between modern 2D and 3D cherry training systems, highlighting the importance of the correct choice of variety and rootstock depending on the training form adopted.