03 Dec 2025
Wild cherry (Prunus avium) micropropagation improves through three synthetic CKX inhibitors. The study shows increased biomass and in vitro proliferation, opening new perspectives for elite genotype cloning in reforestation and genetic conservation programs.
29 Oct 2025
Mendoza has imported 25,000 certified cherry rootstocks from Chile for the first time. This virus-free plant material will improve fruit quality, boost long-term yields, and attract investments to expand cherry orchards across the Argentine region.
09 Oct 2025
A study in Turkey analyzed the impact of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) on sweet cherry (Prunus avium) germination and growth. Results revealed dose-dependent effects and population variability, relevant for reforestation in polluted forest areas.
03 Sep 2025
A five-year study in Southern Russia, Volgograd region, showed how targeted irrigation and balanced nutrition improve vigor, uniformity, and commercial quality of sweet cherry seedlings, while optimizing water use in arid agricultural environments with limited resources.
11 Jun 2025
Vivai Fortunato is investing in Mediterranean cherry farming with an innovative rootstock trial field in Puglia. The project aims to offer concrete solutions to local and international growers, tackling climate change and boosting cherry cultivation.
16 May 2025
A three-year study in Bulgaria shows that San Jose scale severely damages apples, cherries and plums grown both in protected and open fields. Infected propagation material significantly worsens plant quality and growth in nurseries.
14 Jan 2025
A recent study from Poland compared two propagation methods for GiSelA 5: the use of stem cuttings and the in vitro method, evaluating their impact on tree growth, particularly on the varieties “Bellise”, “Earlise”, “Lapins”, and “Vanda”.
17 Dec 2024
A study conducted in Romania analysed the influence of the grafting time on the quality and quantity of planting material in the cv. Kordia and Carmen on Prunus mahaleb rootstock in order to identify the most suitable grafting period in terms of quality and quantity of material.
09 Dec 2024
The aim of the study conducted in the experimental area of the Faculty of Agriculture of Selçuk University (Turkey) was to evaluate the impact of different types of plastic mulch on soil temperature, both independently and in combination with promalin.
15 Jan 2024
The year 2024 starts under the best omen for Salvi Vivai. In 2023, the new experimental cherry orchard was planted and the new micropropagation laboratory officially started. The new team is working at full speed to produce plants that are already in order.
