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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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14 Feb 2025
In the Parsada programme, financed by the French Ministry of Agriculture, several complementary levers have been identified. But these levers must be combined. It is not a question of applying isolated solutions, but of developing technical routes adapted to each situation.
12 Feb 2025
A recent study analyzed the diversity of Pseudomonas syringae sensu lato, a complex of bacteria known for their pathogenicity in plants, present in California, by sequencing the genome of 86 isolates obtained from both symptomatic and asymptomatic fruit.
18 Jun 2026
France’s 2026 cherry production has been revised down after hail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, weak demand and early Spanish competition. Prices remain under pressure while Europe expects a solid harvest, with Italy recovering and trends in Occitania and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
18 Jun 2026
A Canadian study on Carmine Jewel sour cherries highlights how red and blue LEDs affect postharvest storage, increasing polyphenols, anthocyanins and vitamin C, improving fruit color and nutritional value for the fresh market, while weight loss remains a key factor to manage.
