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Cherry replanting management: strategies for nematode control

Tech management

13 Jan 2025

A two-year study conducted in the United States on two sweet cherry cultivars, “Emperor Francis” and “Ulster,” analyzed six different soil treatment strategies to identify the best solutions for improving tree growth and managing nematodes.

Nanocellulose treatments can protect cherry trees from frost

Tech management

13 Jan 2025

Nanocellulose compounds are being tested on several crops, including sweet cherries, grapes and apples. According to research at Washington State University, nanocellulose sprays improve the cold resistance of sweet cherries by 3.6 to 7.2 degrees.

A new model to understand the irrigation needs of cherry trees

Tech management

10 Jan 2025

The main objective of the work conducted in Chile in collaboration with the German research center for artificial intelligence was to predict the daily spatial variation of plant water potentials through the use of machine learning models.

How to prevent cherry pitting on fruits?

Tech management

08 Jan 2025

The surface pitting damage is caused by mechanical damage before and after harvest. The defect only manifests itself after 7-10 days of cold storage, after packing and inspection of the fruit, and has substantial economic implications.

Copper and soils: organic matter as an ally for soil health

Tech management

07 Jan 2025

A recent study conducted in cherry orchard soils in New Zealand analyzed in detail the effects of increasing copper concentrations (7-263 mg/kg) on three key biological indicators: earthworm behavior, soil respiration, and root growth.

The impact of climate change on cherry cultivation

Tech management

03 Jan 2025

At the 11th National Congress of Plant Breeding held in Cáceres in 2024, the impact of global warming on the cherry tree was discussed. In particular, on the needs of different cultivars and their possible adaptation to changing environmental conditions.

Diagnosis and management of soil acidity in Chilean cherry orchards

Tech management

24 Dec 2024

Developing a fruit-growing project in southern Chile is different from what happens in other production areas. Here, a warm humid temperate climate and volcanic soils dominate, which result in late production and risks of climatic events during critical phenological periods.

Physiological aspects and strategies for preventing rain cracking in cherries

Tech management

23 Dec 2024

The particular characteristics of this fruit make it one of the most susceptible fruits to cracking due to rainfall. In the following paragraphs, researchers from the Universidad de Talca address the causes of this issue and some prevention strategies.

Using microtensiometers to better manage cherry tree irrigation: guidelines for efficient and sustainable irrigation published in a handbook

Tech management

17 Dec 2024

The working group led by engineer Andrés Olivos (Olivos Spa) and Dr Arturo Calderón (Agronomía UdeC) provides guidelines on how to use stem water potential measurement to accurately plan the frequency of irrigation in cherry trees.

Strategies for managing post-harvest stress in cherry trees

Tech management

17 Dec 2024

It is important to be able to quantify or have a reference of the reserve content accumulated post-harvest. The analyses most commonly used by the industry to determine the accumulation of reserves are the arginine content in roots and the starch in darts or floral structures.