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Interesting opportunities for cherry tree development in Peru

Production

25 Nov 2024

Despite difficulties in the cultivation of cherry varieties in Peru, trials with varieties from the USA and Italy could start soon. This has improved the national outlook, which in turn is looking at the growing demand in some markets.

Sweet Aryana: how and when to harvest to maximise quality

Varieties

25 Nov 2024

This variety, positioned as one of the alternatives for early production areas, with years of good chill hours accumulation and a spring with suitable temperatures, can be harvested 5-10 days earlier than Santina.

Australia's 2024 cherry season: a new beginning!

Markets

22 Nov 2024

The president of Cherry Growers Australia, Alison Jones, shared with ABC Rural that this season's conditions have been much more favorable, with a warm climate and excellent production resulting in high-quality fruit.

The expert reports - Strategies to improve fruit size and color

Tech management

22 Nov 2024

Complementary to the application of cytokinin to enhance stage I of fruit growth and improve caliber, the other important stage when defining fruit caliber corresponds to stage III of fruit growth and development where the hormone responsible for this process is Gibberellic acid.

Biostimulants based on Ecklonia maxima and glycine betaine for enhancing cherry quality

Quality

22 Nov 2024

A recent study from Portugal and Denmark focused on the effects of two biostimulants: glycine betaine and an extract derived from the seaweed Ecklonia maxima. These biostimulants were applied to sweet cherry cultivars “Early Bigi” and “Lapins” grafted onto SL-64 rootstock.

Export Argentina: focus on quality and logistical precision

Markets

22 Nov 2024

With regard to varieties, CAPCI Director Aníbal Caminiti indicated that so far there have been no environmental problems affecting the fruit, ‘so, in general, all the fruit that has gone out for export and for the domestic market has been of very good quality’.

The importance of rootstock and fertilization in Summit cherries quality

Tech management

21 Nov 2024

A Chinese study analyzed the effects of five different rootstocks on Summit sweet cherry cultivar during the fruit veraison phase with or without nitrogen-free nutrient fertilizers. The five rootstocks tested were: Mahaleb, Gisela 5, and three hybrid selections H11, H17, and H22.

Colour and ripeness of cherries: decisive factors for export quality

Quality

21 Nov 2024

Given its direct influence on other indices such as flavor and firmness, this time we will analyze color, from the perspective of homogenization in the final product, the high percentage of light-colored fruit, and the high percentage of dark-colored fruit.

The effects of calcium and silicon during cherry post-harvest storage

Post-harvest​

20 Nov 2024

Nowadays, there are various technologies and practices used to preserve quality by improving pulp consistency. It has been seen that pre-harvest or at harvest treatments with calcium and silicon extend the shelf life of cherries.

New Zealand: new Gisela rootstock selections approved for cherry growers

Planting systems

20 Nov 2024

Some dwarfing rootstock selections for Gisela® cherry trees have recently been licensed in New Zealand and will be more widely available to growers from 2026. Gisela® 12 and 6 are currently being tested in Central Otago.