06 Nov 2024
Wildflower areas are a valid method to mitigate the effects of edge conditions on pest control services, even if the impact on pollination is limited. They can also reduce the edge effect within cerasites.
31 Oct 2024
Producers have several management strategies to increase the final fruit size, including fruit load regulation, irrigation management, fertilisation and the application of biostimulants and growth regulators.
25 Oct 2024
As a result of projected climate changes, several areas in the world have experienced colder winters than usual. This has sparked interest in applying models based on the concept of cold/heat interaction to explain the effect of these changes.
24 Oct 2024
The focus of the study conducted at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (Spain) and the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portugal) was to evaluate the effects of foliar application of magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) on fruit quality parameters.
22 Oct 2024
Cracking is not necessarily linked to water absorption but rather to the duration of wetness presence on the fruit surface. Temperature models obtained through LiDAR 4D revealed that sweet cherry tree canopy density has a marginal impact on wetness formation.
21 Oct 2024
A hydroponic cherry grower in Hungary collaborated with Gremon Systems to find solutions to prevent fruit cracking. With the help of dendrometers, which measure stem diameter, the grower gained deeper insights into controlling osmotic pressure to reduce cherry cracking.
17 Oct 2024
Experiments were conducted on sweet cherry flower buds using differential thermal analysis (DTA), a technique that monitors the release of heat due to ice melting. Researchers observed the formation of ice within the bud structure, identifying barriers that prevent its spread.
17 Oct 2024
During dormancy and leaf fall there are some points to consider that are very important for the productivity of the orchards. Productivity that begins with a correct entry into “Recess or Dormancy” of the plants. Stage that is key and relevant to achieve full productive potential
15 Oct 2024
In studies of investigating the mechanism by which leaf development affects the onset of leaf senescence, reverse genetic approaches offer the mechanistic understanding of genes and proteins that link leaf development to senescence.
14 Oct 2024
A Chilean study examined four levels of fruit load over two consecutive seasons. The results showed that reducing the fruit load, especially in the 60% and 40% treatments, significantly improved cherries weight, size, and firmness. However, the yield was unaffected.
