07 Jan 2025
Growers launched an unprecedented campaign to highlight the nutritional value and identity of the Corazón de Paloma cherry, a variety that, due to its organoleptic characteristics, is not chosen for export, but is preferred for domestic consumption by Ñuble families.
07 Jan 2025
A recent study conducted in cherry orchard soils in New Zealand analyzed in detail the effects of increasing copper concentrations (7-263 mg/kg) on three key biological indicators: earthworm behavior, soil respiration, and root growth.
07 Jan 2025
A genetics company and Oregon State University have released sterile males of Drosophila suzukii that have been genetically modified not to reproduce. The idea is that they will one day mate by laying non-viable eggs, thus causing the pest's population to collapse.
03 Jan 2025
At the 11th National Congress of Plant Breeding held in Cáceres in 2024, the impact of global warming on the cherry tree was discussed. In particular, on the needs of different cultivars and their possible adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
03 Jan 2025
Greg Lang, retired professor of horticulture at Michigan State University, speaking on behalf of the Northeast Tree Fruit IPM Working Group, offered several suggestions on the protected cultivation of cherries and other stone fruits.
03 Jan 2025
The ORP measures the oxidising capacity of water. A higher value indicates a greater capacity to destroy microorganisms. By lowering the pH, dissolved ozone becomes more effective as an oxidising agent. This increases the ORP and improves the effectiveness of the disinfectant.
02 Jan 2025
Tony Coad, Marketing and Sales Director of Reid Fruits, stated: “For us at Reid Fruits, this is an exciting time of year, with another cherry harvest underway. The harvest looks excellent, and we expect a 15% increase in volumes this season compared to last year.”
02 Jan 2025
Leptopilina japonica joins Ganaspis brasiliensis in the Fondazione Edmund Mach trial. Although Ganaspis brasiliensis remains the leading candidate, it is expected that the two insects can work synergistically to enhance control efficacy.
02 Jan 2025
A study conducted in Japan analyzed the behavior of the Yoshino cherry tree, collecting data from 1948 to 2024. The aim was to understand the relationships between cold exposure, necessary for dormancy release, and heat required for bud development.
31 Dec 2024
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