13 Aug 2025
Preventive treatment against San Jose Scale in cherry orchards: useful details on strategies, ideal timing, and application techniques to control infestations, protect orchard productivity, and keep trees healthy from late winter through the start of the growing season.
12 Aug 2025
US cherry exports to China have plunged due to trade tensions, redirecting supply to markets like Vietnam and Hong Kong. Prices have hit record lows, sales are soaring, and new trade deals are in progress, signaling a significant shift in the global cherry market landscape.
12 Aug 2025
An innovative hybrid phenological model combines biological knowledge and machine learning to predict cherry blossom. Tested in Japan, South Korea and Switzerland, it delivers higher accuracy and adaptability than traditional models, even with limited data.
12 Aug 2025
In South Africa’s Western Cape, sweet cherry success depends on varietal adaptation. An eight-year study across three environments shows how local trials and advanced models guide growers in selecting suitable cultivars, reducing risks, and ensuring yield and fruit quality.
11 Aug 2025
Balandran's CTIFL presented the latest innovations in variety, irrigation and orchard management to the 2025 cherry growers in France. Data, research projects and technologies to optimise quality, sustainability and profitability of cherry cultivation.
11 Aug 2025
Door County cherries in Wisconsin preserve a centuries-old tradition blending history, culture and authentic flavor. From the orchards of the 1800s to today’s mechanical harvest, this red fruit stands as a symbol of identity and a magnet for visitors from around the world.
08 Aug 2025
Vertical seed dispersal of cherry trees in Japan is influenced by fruiting phenology, climate change, and the presence of frugivorous megafauna. The study highlights how birds and mammals shape the ability of plants to adapt to new mountain areas.
08 Aug 2025
Mild winters reduce chill accumulation in cherry trees, leading to uneven bloom and lower fruit quality. Dormancy breakers ensure uniform budburst, advance harvest timing and improve orchard management. Discover correct application rates, timing and precautions.
07 Aug 2025
Large-caliber cherries are shaped by three critical growth stages: cell proliferation, pit hardening, and final expansion. Genetics and physiology work together to determine the fruit’s size, sweetness, firmness, and premium quality for the most demanding markets.
07 Aug 2025
A study by the Universities of Padua and Perugia explores the biotechnological potential of Prunus cerasus var. Marasca, a Croatian sour cherry used for Maraschino, highlighting flavanones such as naringenin and its promising nutraceutical industrial applications.
