'The expert reports’: the new Cherry Times column

13 Sep 2024
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Cherry Times is pleased to announce to its readers the start of an editorial collaboration with one of the world's leading experts on cherry cultivation.

Dr. Patricio Morales, a Chilean consultant and internationally renowned agronomist, will contribute a regular column to our publication, focusing on highly topical technical and practical aspects with a strong professional content on cherry cultivation.

To access the exclusive content of the new column “The Expert Informs,” simply subscribe to the newsletter

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