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Smarter Irrigation for Cherries: Managing Water for Fruit Size, Quality, and Profitability

Tech management

09 Jan 2026

Smart irrigation improves cherry fruit size and profitability. With SWAN Systems, growers in Australia, North America and the Mediterranean can optimize water use, reduce waste and cracking, and boost yield through integrated data, expert guidance and better decisions.

New postharvest standard for cherries: anticipation and quality behind Chile’s leadership

Post-harvest​

09 Jan 2026

Rising volumes and logistical pressure make postharvest management the key driver of Chilean cherry profitability. Anticipation, DPV control, humidification, hydrocooling and contingency planning define a new operational standard to protect fruit quality, size and value.

The expert reports: modern post-harvest management of cherry orchards

Tech management

08 Jan 2026

Essential post-harvest practices to increase cherry orchard yield in Chile. Learn how irrigation, nutrition and pest control help optimize plant recovery, build reserves, and ensure a productive flowering and fruiting season under Chile’s changing climate conditions.

How sweet cherry trees fight water stress with UGT genes: spotlight on PavUGT10

Breeding

08 Jan 2026

A genomic study identified 235 UGT genes in sweet cherry, revealing the key role of PavUGT10 in waterlogging tolerance. The gene boosts plant survival by enhancing antioxidant responses and reducing oxidative stress damage in flooded conditions.

Late mountain cherries, Melinda and Vip relaunch Trentino fruit farming

Production

08 Jan 2026

Melinda and Vip join forces to relaunch late-season mountain cherries in Trentino. A new alliance to enhance local production with a single brand, focusing on quality, sustainability and a response to the climatic and production crisis in the cherry industry.

Melatonin treatments improve the functional quality of cherries

Quality

07 Jan 2026

A study from Miguel Hernández University in Alicante investigates the effect of melatonin applied before and after harvest on 'Sunburst' cherries. Results show a 29% rise in anthocyanins and a 5x increase in endogenous melatonin after 21 days at 2 °C in cold storage.

Washington cherries productive by year three: the Goldy system for high-yield branching

Planting systems

07 Jan 2026

In Quincy, Washington, cherry growers Dale and Brandon Goldy bring orchards into production by the third leaf through precise pruning, scoring and plant growth regulators. Their system turns vigor into fruiting wood, reducing blind wood and improving yield and canopy light.

The first evergreen cherry tree: innovation against climate change

Breeding

07 Jan 2026

A research team in Aragón has developed the world’s first evergreen cherry tree, able to grow continuously throughout the year without winter dormancy. This breakthrough helps fruit crops adapt to climate change, enhance agricultural resilience and expand global production zones.

Chitosan- and alginate-based nano-coatings enriched with pomegranate peel extract to extend sweet cherries shelf life

Post-harvest​

06 Jan 2026

A new study proves the effectiveness of nanostructured coatings made with chitosan and alginate enriched with pomegranate peel extract. Treated cherries stay fresh for up to 20 days, with reduced spoilage and improved nutritional and commercial quality.

Controlled atmosphere in Chilean cherries: effects on quality and post-harvest damage

Post-harvest​

06 Jan 2026

The high production of cherries in Chile requires new storage strategies. A study evaluates the use of controlled atmosphere on different varieties, analysing the impact on quality, physiological disorders and post-harvest damage while awaiting the packaging process.