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.
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07 Jul 2023
Foliar applications of calcium salts (Ca) appear to reduce cracking, but the results available to date are still uncertain. First, the effects of Ca have been attributed to a decrease in osmotic potential, resulting in decreased water uptake.
17 May 2024
Southern Italy's cerasiculture is the national benchmark in terms of both area and production. On the other hand, the propensity to renew the crop, to new varieties and rootstocks as well as to protection structures, is proceeding slowly.
03 Jul 2026
Research in Moldova on sweet cherry shows Thin spindle improves yield, fruit quality and canopy management in high-density orchards on Gisela 6, while Improved thin spindle boosts large premium fruit, uniformity and commercial value for modern intensive cherry production.
03 Jul 2026
Chilean cherries 2025/26 face a more saturated China market, flat FOB prices and rising pressure on quality, timing and destinations. Diversification toward the United States and other markets is becoming crucial to protect Chile’s profitability and fruit exports now.
