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Kelpak®: cherry yields with proven results

Quality

07 Oct 2024

The effective pollination period (EPP) is defined by the viability window of the ovule. Kelpak® spraying program on cherries, due to its ability to increase pollen germination and speed up pollen tube elongation, can be a valuable tool for farmers to maximize fruit load.

The role of yeasts in the life cycle of Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

07 Oct 2024

Drosophila melanogaster is linked to Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast commonly used in bread-making, and D. suzukii is linked to Pichia terricola, Pichia kluyveri and Hanseniaspora uvarum. Previous studies identified H. uvarum on both infested grape and raspberry fruits.

UNITEC and innovation: technological solutions for cherry sorting

Post-harvest​

04 Oct 2024

UNITEC technologies provide a decisive solution for the industry. Advanced systems like Cherry Vision 3.0 and 3.5 AI have revolutionized the way cherries are selected and sorted thanks to the use of artificial intelligence.

Uzbekistan: growing exports, over 30,000 tonnes to 16 countries

Markets

04 Oct 2024

The Statistics Agency highlighted that Russia was the top buyer, importing 25.4 thousand tons of cherries. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan took in 3.5 thousand tons, and Kyrgyzstan secured 2.7 thousand tons.

High temperatures in Japan, estimated -33% of volumes

Markets

04 Oct 2024

Officials stated that the estimated harvest of 8,700 tons for this season has decreased by 33% compared to the previous year and by 35% compared to the annual average. The annual harvest has fallen below 10,000 tons only once in the last decade: 9,160 tons in 2021.

Cherry storage with FreshSens technology: a case study with Ana Fruit

Post-harvest​

03 Oct 2024

The trial, conducted from July to September 2024 at Ana Fruit’s facilities in Isparta, Türkiye, tested the FreshSens technology with approximately 30 tons of Regina and Ziraat 0900 cherries, stored under controlled atmosphere conditions using 200 FreshSens units.

Evapotranspiration and water requirements in sweet cherries in California

Tech management

03 Oct 2024

Many growers rely on pressure bomb measurements or crop coefficients provided by local UCCE offices to determine their crops' irrigation needs. New technologies for modeling or remote sensing of evapotranspiration estimates are emerging to help manage irrigation.

The use of biological control to decrease the presence of Monilinia spp. in post-harvest conditions

Post-harvest​

03 Oct 2024

Although chemical pesticides have high antimicrobial power, their use is becoming restricted due to European regulations. One alternative is biocontrol, which uses antagonistic agents or metabolites generated by them to block the spread of unwanted organisms.

Effective strategies to improve calcium translocation in cherry orchard

Post-harvest​

02 Oct 2024

Calcium is not very mobile throughout the plant. The lack of transport capacity makes it difficult to reach the growing fruits. Another issue is that Calcium follows the water flow through the xylem, which means that its absorption is closely tied to transpiration capacity.

Biopesticides based on essential oils are the future for Drosophila suzukii control

Crop protection

02 Oct 2024

The use of a combination of various essential oils may often prove more advantageous than their individual application, as the synergistic effect of the combination of essential oils may broaden the range of pests that can be affected, thus improving their overall effectiveness.