30 Oct 2024
One of the restrictions imposed by the Chinese authorities concerns the packaging warehouse, which has to establish how to apply differentiated fruit handling throughout the process, from receipt to packaging and storage of the cherries.
29 Oct 2024
The SIMKEF model, which aims to predict and control the insect using models based on temperature data, combines various climatic and biological parameters to estimate the (daily) probability of occurrence of the pest.
29 Oct 2024
"This artificial intelligence-driven cherry sorting machine represents more than just a new machine; it is a key component in our expansion strategy, improving the capabilities and flexibility of our business."
28 Oct 2024
A recent study, based on the use of the MaxEnt model, has enabled Chinese researchers to predict potentially suitable areas for the cultivation of this species in China, identifying key environmental factors that influence its distribution. The MaxEnt model proved effective.
28 Oct 2024
'South Africa has an earlier season than Chile, and the long-standing relationships with the trade established through the marketing of our apples and pears give us an excellent entry point,' said Calla du Toit of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing.
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.
25 Oct 2024
In New Zealand, Central Otago meets most of the conditions, followed by Marlborough and perhaps Hawkes Bay and Canterbury. However, other important factors to consider are the distance from international and national markets and the possibility of extending the harvest season.
25 Oct 2024
“To reduce as much as possible the damage sustained by the cherry during packaging and final transport we developed an electronic cherry with sensors that go through the processes alongside the rest and report the movements and impacts the fruit receives” said Andrés Moltoni.
24 Oct 2024
Thirty-two ‘Staccato’ plots located in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia were selected, representing a range of growing conditions in the BC interior. Thirty-one of the blocks were on Mazzard rootstock and one on Colt rootstock.
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.
