27 Aug 2026
A study in Xinjiang, China, compares five sweet cherry rootstocks under salt stress. Mahaleb CDR-1 and Daqingye show the strongest tolerance, maintaining better photosynthesis, osmotic adjustment and antioxidant defense even at high NaCl concentrations in lab trials.
26 Aug 2026
In Chile, biostimulants based on Macrocystis pyrifera, alone or combined with Pseudomonas koreensis, improve the ‘Colt’ cherry rootstock response to drought and water stress by supporting photosynthetic efficiency, stomatal control, root growth and plant resilience.
30 Jul 2026
A study conducted in south-central Chile examines how cultivars and rootstocks affect sweet cherry fruit quality and tree nutrition, highlighting differences in leaf mineral levels and offering guidance for targeted, efficient and sustainable fertilization strategies.
14 Jul 2026
A study assesses walnut and hazelnut water pollen extracts as natural alternatives to IBA in the micropropagation of CAB-6P and Gisela 6 cherry rootstocks, highlighting effects on rooting, shoot growth, chlorophyll, carbohydrates and in vitro plant quality and vigor.
29 Jun 2026
SETISTM bioreactors improve the growth, vigour and rooting of Prunus avium sweet cherry rootstocks and Gisela 6. The study highlights production benefits and challenges related to waterlogging, genotype and micropropagation protocols for more efficient nurseries.
25 Jun 2026
The study on Gisela 5 rootstock examines how salinity affects cherry growth, chlorophyll, ion balance and antioxidant defenses, highlighting sodium buildup, biomass loss and the rootstock’s limited tolerance to salt stress under in vitro conditions, after four weeks.
19 Jun 2026
PGPR applied to Gisela 6 rootstock improve rhizosphere fertility, nutrition and root development in sweet cherry. Co-inoculation with Pantoea ananatis D1-28 and Bacillus aryabhattai LAD emerges as a sustainable strategy for efficient roots and more vigorous plants.
27 May 2026
A field study in China’s Zhejiang province assesses heat tolerance in five sweet cherry rootstocks. Lanting and Colt stand out for leaf resilience, antioxidant defense and hormonal balance, providing practical guidance for orchards facing longer, hotter and more extreme summers.
06 May 2026
A study in India shows that GA3 at 150 ppm improves germination, seedling vigor and nutrition in Prunus cerasoides, the Himalayan wild cherry, offering new opportunities for more uniform, efficient and sustainable rootstock production.
23 Apr 2026
Corette® rootstocks by Agromillora show strong adaptability to Mediterranean soils in Spain. Trials highlight good yields, early production and suitability for intensive orchards, improving efficiency, fruit quality and long-term sustainability.
