Congratulations to Greg Lang, the 2023 Michigan State Horticulture Society Distinguished Service Award winner!
Meet Gregory Lang, a horticulture trailblazer with roots in Ohio and a passion for fruit production, part of Cherry Times Technical-Scientific Committee.
From Louisiana to Washington and now at MSU, his expertise in tree fruit research has shaped the industry. As an educator, researcher, and advocate, Greg's impact on orchard innovations and education continues to reach global audiences.
Watch this video to learn more about Greg Lang. Hear how he got started in the industry and find out where he’s at today!
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A study in Puglia explores how grafting affects Prunus mahaleb metabolism, revealing differences in sugars, acids, and bioactive compounds between grafted and ungrafted plants, with key implications for fruit quality, nutraceutical value, and rootstock use.
22 Oct 2026
Cherry production is shaped in autumn: irrigation, stored reserves and dormancy affect bud fertility and winter-chill response. Orchard data help estimate crop loads and plan winter pruning, guiding timely decisions on fruit size and next season’s yield in each orchard.
22 Oct 2026
A Ukrainian study tests hydrocooling in three sweet cherry cultivars and one sour cherry cultivar: water at 1°C with organic acids, cooled to 2°C near the pit. It preserved positive indicators and cut negative impact by up to 49.73%, with effects varying by cultivar.
