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A research points to Calcium as a possible remedy against cracking

Crop protection

07 Jul 2023

Foliar applications of calcium salts (Ca) appear to reduce cracking, but the results available to date are still uncertain. First, the effects of Ca have been attributed to a decrease in osmotic potential, resulting in decreased water uptake.

Guidelines against Drosophila suzukii in cherry crops

Crop protection

01 Jun 2023

Since its arrival in France in 2010, Drosophila suzukii has caused extensive damage to several species, including cherries. The aim of a recent CTIFL note is to provide technical elements for phytosanitary protection of cherry trees against D. suzukii.

Late spring frost damage: results of 24 years of observations

Crop protection

30 May 2023

Due to the current climate changes an increase in the average winter temperatures is leading to an advancement in the bud break and flowering of fruit crops and this means a higher susceptibility to late spring frosts.

Cracking: when it rains, it pours

Crop protection Tech management

12 May 2023

Rain cracking is a serious physiopathy found in many fruits, especially cherries. Cracking causes enormous economic damage, both direct and indirect, and is set to become an increasingly important problem.

Rapid expansion of Drosophila suzukii is a serious threat

Crop protection

05 Apr 2023

Drosophila suzukii has been rapidly spreading across many countries. The integration of agronomic and sanitation practices besides to the chemical protection can create an unfavourable environment for the phytophagous limiting its presence.