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A study on cherry genome reveals the genes responsible for fruit quality

Breeding Quality

27 Nov 2023

23 fruit quality characteristics were evaluated over a period of 2-6 years. The collected germplasm was characterised by genotyping-by-sequencing. A genome-wide association study was conducted using SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) coverage collected.

Argentine Producers Association predicts 6,000 tons: estimated 50 percent for domestic market

Press review

27 Nov 2023

The main characteristic of this season is that the harvest is about 7-10 days later than usual. This is mainly due to unseasonal weather, with a low temperature range between day and night.

Decade-long study identifies more than one million polymorphisms on cherry genome

Breeding

24 Nov 2023

Phenotypic diversity was assessed from 2012 to 2020, revealing significant variability in several traits. A total of 1,767,106 single nucleotide polymorphisms were discovered, providing a detailed genetic map.

Amino acids can be used to make plants more resistant to waterlogging

Tech management

23 Nov 2023

Rootstock tolerance to conditions of soil saturation can be improved through the activation of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defence mechanisms by the application of amino acids that can improve the plants' response to unfavourable conditions caused by water logging.

Copefrut promotes BoBan, the brand to conquer the Chinese market in the 2023-2024 season

Markets

22 Nov 2023

Fuenzalida points out that Boban is the Chinese name by which Copefrut has long been known in the Asian market. Leveraging this capital of knowledge and penetration, it will be the brand under which they will try to win the palate and recognition of Chinese consumers.

ANA Chile® shows promising early cherry varieties in the northern area

Events Varieties

21 Nov 2023

The first part of the event took place at the Hotel Limarí, where consultant Walter Masman and Lorena Pinto, pome and cherry product manager of ANA Chile, presented. On the second day, the Field Day took place in a test block located in Recoleta, Ovalle.

Michigan State University proposes research against replanting problems

Tech management Planting systems

21 Nov 2023

The MSU team's goal is to test management practices that can reduce replanting problems, decrease nematode damage and increase cherry tree growth, with the aim of producing 'solid recommendations' for growers.

COT INTERNATIONAL: the new cherry variety breeder and editor you can count on

Breeding Varieties

20 Nov 2023

More than 250 crosses have already been made, using a genetic collection of over 50 varieties of diverse origins. The best ones are then grafted onto Maxma Delbard® 14 Brokforest for a second evaluation. Today, more than 80 grafted selections will go into production in 2024/25.

A cover system with automatic roof and retractable walls for weatherproof cultivation

Covers Planting systems

17 Nov 2023

Not a greenhouse, not traditional rain covers, but a new cultivation system: Cravo Equipment LTD has recently introduced the Automatic Auto-Dry Rain Shelter to the market, which is a cover system with retractable roof and walls, automated.

Chilean exports to the USA on the rise: Chilean Fresh Fruit Association estimates +22% increase

Markets Press review

16 Nov 2023

Brux stated that Chile could reach 140 million crates by 2025/26. China, Chile's main market, absorbs 89% of the total harvest. US exports are also growing, with volumes rising from 1.4 (2020/21) to 3.6 million in 2022/23.