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Rootstocks modulates the gene expression in sweet cherry crop

Rootstocks

14 Nov 2023

The Tieton/Landing 2 and Tieton/Gisela 6 combinations were used by analysing 4-year-old plants. The PaMYBF gene was identified and it was noted that the expression of PaMYBF was significantly higher in the phloem tissue of the scion when grafted onto the Gisela 6 rootstock.

Impact of the weather: rain and temperatures create difficulties for the Chilean season

Markets Quality

13 Nov 2023

Expectations were to reach 100 million boxes, but according to Claudio Araya, agricultural manager of Frutera San Fernando, thanks to weather and logistics, 85 million boxes will be reached, slightly more than last year's season.

New Field Day of PMG, INIA's breeding program for new Chilean varieties

Breeding Varieties

10 Nov 2023

According to Giovanni Lobos, researcher at INIA, the objective of the activity was to show the progress and status of segregants that could become possible varieties that are adapted to the climate of the Coquimbo Region or other early areas of the country.

New El Niño damage: bad weather favours new developments for Drosophila suzukii in Chile

Crop protection

10 Nov 2023

Despite the good climatic conditions for the spread of Drosophila suzukii, experts point out that growers have gained more knowledge about the pest in previous years, which enables them to control it more effectively and minimise risks.

Aijie: new dwarfing and resilient rootstock made in China

Rootstocks

10 Nov 2023

The tetraploid rootstock known as "Aijie" is characterised by its breakage in mid-March, blossoming in early April, and leaf shedding in November. The results of the tests indicated that “Aijie” induced higher growth rates compared to Gisela 6, three years post-planting.

Difficulties and problems in Spain for the mountain cherry, Asaja Alicante against the regional organisation

Production Varieties

09 Nov 2023

The previous Ministry had been asked for a long-term viability plan to save the cherry harvest and to respond to last year's vulnerable situation, but farmers have not yet received a response from the regional administration.

What are the biggest challenges for Peru? Interview with Gerd Burmester

Breeding Markets Varieties

08 Nov 2023

Peruvians face several challenges, but according to Gerd Burmester, director of Vecs Peru, there are several reasons for this negative result, but the main one has to do with the selected varieties, which are not adapted to the country's climatic conditions.

Unity is strength: biocontrol and packaging techniques to extend cherry shelf-life.

Post-harvest​ Quality

08 Nov 2023

The use of fludioxonil is authorised for post-harvest use but a growing body of evidence casts doubt on its classification as 'low risk' and the scientific community is calling for a re-evaluation.Consequently, possible alternative solutions are being explored.

Chile hit by bad weather, estimated 30% loss on early varieties

Press review

07 Nov 2023

In an interview with La Tribuna, Jorge Valenzuela, president of the fruit growers' federation Fedefruta, said that the rains caused losses in early varieties and left growers struggling with waterlogged soil.

Washington State University's breeding program: interview with Per McCord

Breeding Varieties

07 Nov 2023

Major targets for new varieties include large fruit size, firmness, early ripening, self-fertility, and disease resistance. Crosses are made in the orchard and increasingly in the hoop house which extends the crossing season and provides frost protection.