As preparations are in full swing for the 10th edition of the ISHS International Cherry Symposium, which will take place in Richland, WA, USA, from June 1 to June 5, 2025 (for more details click here https://www.xishscherrysymposium.com/), we inform our readers that the proceedings of the 9th ISHS International Cherry Symposium, held in China in 2023, have been published.
To view the abstracts of the presentations or purchase the volume in print or as an ebook, you can visit the ISHS website at this address https://www.actahort.org/books/1408/. Happy reading!
24 Jun 2025
At Cherry Tech 2025, agronomist Carlos Tapia explained how strategic cherry pruning—supported by NDVI mapping and spatial analysis—can reduce labor, improve fruit size, and enhance profitability. A cost-effective, high-impact tool to maintain Chile’s global cherry leadership.
04 Jun 2025
A study in Chile’s Maule region analyzes the impact of plastic covers on cherry trees: temperature, humidity, solar radiation and water use. The data help growers reduce abiotic stress and improve post-harvest management during warm and dry seasonal conditions.
24 Sep 2025
Patagonia’s Argentine cherry growers challenge Chile’s dominance with quality, air freight exports and new markets. Without trade deals and amid rising domestic costs, competitiveness remains fragile, yet differentiation seeks to highlight the strength of the Patagonia brand.
24 Sep 2025
In northern Chile, Ovalle is set to double its cherry production thanks to a favorable winter and new orchards coming into play. Over 2,000 tons are expected, with air shipments to China starting in week 42, kicking off the season with early, premium-quality fruit.
