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Key Traits for Successful Biological Invasions

Crop protection

15 Jul 2026

A study in Biological Reviews explains why Drosophila suzukii and other Drosophilidae become invasive, highlighting phenotypic plasticity, environmental stress tolerance, food resources, microbial symbiosis and rapid adaptation as key drivers of colonization in habitats.

A bumper cherry season highlights Kurdistan’s growing potential

Production

15 Jul 2026

In Haji Omeran, Kurdistan, the cherry harvest is growing thanks to favorable weather, mountain soils and modern techniques. Higher output, firm prices and new investment are strengthening local horticulture and opening fresh opportunities for regional growers today.

Walnut and hazelnut water pollen extracts: a promising alternative to IBA for cherry rootstock micropropagation

Rootstocks

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.

From people to robots: capturing pruning decisions for future robotic implementation

Tech management

14 Jul 2026

A field study in Prosser, Washington, examines how horticulturists, growers and pruners choose where to cut cherry and apple trees, turning expert intuition into explicit rules for automated dormant pruning, crop-load management and more consistent orchard decisions.

The cherry harvest in Germany is expected to exceed the average for the last ten years

Production

14 Jul 2026

Germany’s 2026 sweet and sour cherry harvest is estimated at 51,100 tonnes, up 8.5% from 2025 and 13.5% above the 2016-2025 average. Sweet cherries may reach 40,300 tonnes, with an expected average yield of 7.1 tonnes per cultivated hectare across Germany’s orchards.

Chilean cherries: what to do when the glamour fades

Production

13 Jul 2026

Chile’s cherry industry is facing a severe crisis driven by oversupply, falling prices and quality problems. Jordi Casas outlines a path forward: reduce planted area, diversify export markets, invest in genetics and improve orchard management to restore profitability.

Syrphid flies as effective pollinators of sweet cherry trees

Tech management

13 Jul 2026

Trials in Tasmania show that Eristalis tenax hoverflies, used alongside honeybees, can improve fruit set and sweet cherry yields. Active in cool and wet weather, these alternative pollinators could support more reliable orchards and reduce risks linked to varroa mite.

Late-season cherries: new hope for Moldovan businesses

Production

10 Jul 2026

Moldova’s late-season sweet cherries are entering peak sales with rising prices, export-grade quality and fresh opportunities across European markets. Weather delays, regional competition and selective demand are shaping a crucial July for growers and traders alike.

The global cherry market: an analysis of the main producing countries

Markets

10 Jul 2026

The global cherry market in 2026 is shaped by larger crops, lower prices and sharp regional differences. From Italy to China, weather, quality, production, trade strategies and exports are redefining the balance of the international cherry season in key markets worldwide.

Pre-harvest determinants in sweet cherry production for the fresh market - Part 2: cultural practices, planting systems and adaptation to climate change

Tech management

09 Jul 2026

In Jerte Valley sweet cherry orchards, irrigation, crop load, canopy and nutrition shape fruit quality, yield and cracking risk. Preharvest management supports adaptation to extreme climate events, rainfall, water stress, fruit wetness and evolving production demands.