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Reduction of light intercepted by plants affects fruit quality

Tech management

27 Jun 2023

The scientific research we present today was conducted in Sichuan Province (China). Photosynthetic characteristics, physiology and biochemistry of the fruits were analyzed, as well as fruit transcriptome.

The impact of deficit irrigation on cherries growth

Tech management

13 Jun 2023

The water supply during the fruit-growing season is directly correlated with fruit growth and yield, thereby allowing fruit to reach the appropriate size at harvest. Conversely, excessive preharvest water supplies may negatively impact the fruit storabilty.

Soon the cherry trees will be pruned by robots

Tech management

06 Jun 2023

Cherry growers are looking for solutions to improve the efficiency of their plants, guarantee the product quality demanded by the markets and reduce production costs. These include the mechanisation of certain cultivation operations such as pruning and harvesting.

Cracking: when it rains, it pours

Crop protection Tech management

12 May 2023

Rain cracking is a serious physiopathy found in many fruits, especially cherries. Cracking causes enormous economic damage, both direct and indirect, and is set to become an increasingly important problem.

Experimental programme for the integrated management of cherry trees against Drosophila suzukii and physiopathologies

Covers Tech management

12 May 2023

Experiences with the application of multifunctional insect nets, territorial biological control and the attract & kill technique in Vignola. The study project on integrated cherry tree management is entering the third year of the work programme.