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Winter chill models in fruit growing: full guide and comparison by climate zones

Tech management

14 Jul 2025

In-depth analysis of winter chill models used in fruit growing: Chill Hours, Utah, and Dynamic. Comparison of methods and agricultural applications across different climate zones, from British Columbia to Mendoza, Argentina, to improve orchard management strategies.

Abscisic acid and cherry ripening: the Luying 3 case study from China

Tech management

10 Jul 2025

In China, researchers studied the cherry cultivar “Luying 3” and found that applying abscisic acid (ABA) improved fruit ripening by enhancing color uniformity and hormonal balance. The treatment also reduced harvesting steps, improving labor efficiency in the field.

Digital twins for cherry trees: German research featured in Kansas (USA)

Tech management

09 Jul 2025

During the Precision Agriculture Conference in Manhattan, Kansas, German researchers unveiled For5G: a project using digital twins to monitor cherry tree growth. This technology enables accurate yield forecasting, smarter crop management and adaptation to climate-related challeng

Sweet cherry in Chile: calcium and boron improve fruit quality and nutrition

Tech management

02 Jul 2025

A research study conducted in Chile shows how calcium and boron significantly impact sweet cherry growth and fruit quality. Adequate boron levels enhance calcium translocation, improve cell wall structure, and contribute to better shelf life and fewer physiological disorders.

Cherry pruning: a winning strategy for Chilean quality and competitiveness

Tech management

24 Jun 2025

At Cherry Tech 2025, agronomist Carlos Tapia explained how strategic cherry pruning—supported by NDVI mapping and spatial analysis—can reduce labor, improve fruit size, and enhance profitability. A cost-effective, high-impact tool to maintain Chile’s global cherry leadership.

Chile’s cherry sector goes organic: biocontrol, bioinputs and a sustainable future

Tech management

23 Jun 2025

Chile’s cherry industry is turning organic. Growers and experts adopt bioinputs, biocontrol and field validation to meet global demands and reduce environmental impact. Between El Niño cycles and climate stress, biological tools are shaping the orchard of tomorrow.

Levante outperforms hydrogen cyanamide: earlier Royal Tioga® cherry in Turkey

Tech management

18 Jun 2025

A Turkish study confirms Levante as a sustainable biostimulant alternative to hydrogen cyanamide, improving bud break and fruit set in Royal Tioga® cherry trees, especially in Mediterranean regions with insufficient chill accumulation during winter.

How intensive farming threatens pollinators in cherry orchards of Puglia and Veneto

Tech management

13 Jun 2025

A study in Puglia and Veneto shows how intensive farming and conventional orchard practices harm wild pollinators, reducing cherry yield and quality. Organic management proves to be a promising alternative in simplified agricultural landscapes today.

Growth regulators and frost strategies for cherry trees: the Moldovan case study

Tech management

10 Jun 2025

In Moldova, research on cherry trees shows how growth regulators and anti-frost products improve cold tolerance and fruit yields. The use of paclobutrazol and Cropaid NPA enhanced flowering, vegetative growth, and productivity in varieties like Lapins and Skeena.

Smart cherry irrigation in Chile: higher yields with less water use

Tech management

09 Jun 2025

The 2024/25 cherry season in Chile sets a record thanks to smart irrigation strategies. With proper data use, it's possible to increase productivity and reduce water consumption by up to 42%, significantly enhancing quality, efficiency, and overall crop sustainability.