Since its arrival in France in 2010, Drosophila suzukii has caused extensive damage to several species, including cherries. Its biological characteristics (short development cycle and high number of eggs per female) make it a highly damaging pest.
It is essential that growers develop strategies to combat D. suzukii in every plot in order to minimise production losses.
The purpose of this CTIFL note is to provide technical elements to be taken into account for phytosanitary protection of cherry trees against D. suzukii.
All information in this note is up to 3 May 2023.
18 Dec 2023
The most important factor in spindle formation is to maintain the dominance of the central leader. The central crowns can be cut back in the future, after the formation of fruit-bearing branches below the crown ends.
30 Sep 2025
A scientific study on sweet cherries grown in Morocco’s Fès-Meknès region explores how climate factors like temperature, rainfall, and sunlight affect biochemical composition. The findings help improve fruit quality, antioxidant content, and climate adaptation strategies.
02 Apr 2026
Mercadona strengthens its 2026 cherry campaign with over 6,000 tonnes of Spanish fruit, doubling volumes. A strategy focused on short supply chains, national growers and price stability, supporting key cherry-producing regions across Spain during the season market growth.
02 Apr 2026
A China-based study investigates DMI fungicide resistance in Alternaria alternata affecting sweet cherry. The G462S mutation and AaCYP51 gene overexpression explain reduced treatment efficacy and highlight new strategies for resistance management in agriculture.
