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Protecting cherry trees from Drosophila suzukii: technical considerations for 2026

Crop protection

22 May 2026

The CTIFL 2026 report presents guidelines to protect cherry trees in France from Drosophila suzukii, combining monitoring, netting, sanitation, biological control and authorized plant protection products for targeted, sustainable crop defense adapted to sites and varieties.

Cherry orchard covers: from a means of protection against rain to a strategic decision for commercial and production stability

Covers

22 May 2026

Cherry orchard covers in Chile no longer protect only against rain: they now regulate microclimate, reduce cracking, improve export quality and fruit condition, supporting more stable economic returns in modern orchards exposed to growing climate risk and market pressure.

Ethylene and transcriptional regulation of fruit firmness in sweet cherry

Post-harvest​

21 May 2026

A study in China clarifies how ethylene and PavSPL7 regulate sweet cherry softening. This transcription factor limits cell wall degradation, improving fruit firmness, postharvest quality and potential shelf life for more efficient cherry supply chains worldwide.

The new era of Chilean cherries: lower supply or greater precision?

Tech management

21 May 2026

Chilean cherries are entering a new phase shaped by quality, agronomic precision and the demands of the Chinese market. From orchard management to post-harvest, Chile is focusing on uniform, large, competitive fruit with strong commercial value in the global market.

Risk of transmission of disease X prior to the cherry harvest

Crop protection

21 May 2026

Warm spring conditions in Washington may advance cherry X-disease transmission. WSU reports C. reductus adults already present in May and highlights weed control, leafhopper monitoring and targeted preharvest spray strategies to limit vector pressure in commercial orchards.

Epicarp colorimetry and integrated metabolomics: toward reliable predictive models of ripening in sweet cherry

Quality

20 May 2026

A Chinese study shows how epicarp colorimetry can accurately indicate sweet cherry ripening by linking skin color, anthocyanins, soluble solids and fruit quality, supporting targeted harvesting and artificial vision technologies.

The seedless cherry problem

Consumption

20 May 2026

Technological progress promises innovation, but research on seedless cherries raises an urgent question: why do we invest in market comforts while millions face hunger? A critical analysis of science, priorities, incentives and global responsibility.

Energy efficiency and carbon footprint in the cultivation of sour cherries in Turkey

Planting systems

19 May 2026

A study carried out in Konya, Turkey, analyzes energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and input use in sour cherry production, highlighting strong productivity but high reliance on electricity, chemical fertilizers and non-renewable sources across the production cycle today.

The management of Drosophila suzukii must move away from a reactive approach and adopt a data-driven preventive strategy

Crop protection

19 May 2026

Carolina Yañez analyses how Chile aims to strengthen Drosophila suzukii management through preventive monitoring, data, innovation and international cooperation, protecting export cherries and berries from growing phytosanitary pressure in the most demanding global markets.

The Chilean cherry industry: the problem is not the market, but the system

Production

19 May 2026

Chile’s cherry industry faces a decisive stage marked by volume growth, reliance on China, logistics pressure and weaker prices. Specialized consultants point to quality, coordination and long-term sustainability as the key drivers to protect market value.