15 May 2025
Washington State University is transforming cherry breeding with an advanced optical sorter. Faster, more precise and objective analysis of fruit traits—such as size, color and defects—brings major benefits to varietal selection and lab efficiency.
13 May 2025
The evolution of cherry rootstocks is reshaping global orchard practices. Gisela®, Corette®, Krymsk®, and WeiGi® offer productive, resilient options for diverse climates, enhancing yield and sustainability in Germany, the United States, and Hungary.
13 May 2025
Romania enhances sour cherry genetic resources by developing innovative, disease-resistant varieties highly suitable for fresh markets. A successful and sustainable fruit-growing model rooted in biodiversity, varietal selection, and advanced biotechnology applications.
08 May 2025
A study on sour cherry in Japan shows how genetic factors shape spring bloom. The findings help develop resilient cultivars, safeguarding yields from climate change, frost risks, and mismatches with pollinators, ensuring sustainable fruit production.
06 May 2025
Discover how Santina cherry shows superior resistance to bacterial canker compared to Bing in Chile. We analyze molecular strategies, cellular defenses, and implications for breeding more resistant varieties, boosting global cherry production.
25 Apr 2025
A study on Chinese cherry in Guizhou uncovers broad karyotypic variation in 28 local accessions. These results offer key insights for breeding programs and highlight the genetic value of Prunus pseudocerasus in Chinese agriculture.
11 Apr 2025
From snowy Montana comes the new “FE” cherry, cold-hardy to -45°C and ideal for pies, wine, preserves, and fresh eating. Backed by 60 years of family-driven selection, it’s now available from HoneyberryUSA, a leader in American cold-hardy fruit farming.
24 Mar 2025
Find out how PavHIPP genes can improve cold resistance in cherry trees, increasing production, quality and plant growth even in adverse weather conditions.
24 Feb 2025
In order to study how WOX genes may influence the development and drought resistance of sweet cherry, a comprehensive analysis of the WOX gene family of this species was conducted in several research centres in Tianshui (China).
20 Feb 2025
The objective of the genetic research programme of the Extremadura Centre for Scientific and Technological Research (CICYTEX) was to produce new Picota-type cultivars with a superior antioxidant composition through the controlled cross 'Ambrunés' × 'Hudson'.
