The new experimental plant created in the province of Modena (Italy) for the study of the new KRIMSK® series rootstocks in biological culture. Project coordinator: Stefano Lugli
The rootstocks used in cherry plantations mostly belong to the class of vigorous or semi-vigorous rootstocks, such as Mazzard (Prunus avium), SL64 (Prunus mahaleb), Colt (Prunus avium x Prunus pseudocerasus), MaxMa (Prunus avium x Prunus mahaleb) and CAB (Prunus cerasus). They are all rather rustic rootstocks that adapt well to different environmental and soil conditions, medium-density planting systems and can guarantee constant and good quality productions thanks to a correct leaf/fruit ratio, which is also easy to maintain.
However, vigorous rootstocks cannot guarantee some of the needs required in modern specialised cherry crops, mainly because of the economic implications related to a quick return on investment (because they are not early in fruiting) and the reduction of production costs (because the trees are difficult to manage in pruning and harvesting).
Fortunately, nowadays, cherry growers have at their disposal dwarfing or semi-dwarfing rootstocks, suitable for high-density planting patterns, which can ensure an early entry into production, excellent production efficiency and good cherry quality. Among the most promising rootstocks, because they combine these advantages with good hardiness, are the rootstocks of the KRIMSK® series.
Below is the report presented by Alice Patella of Vivai Battistini at the WS cherry at Macfrut 2023.
26 Sep 2023
The results of comparative experiments conducted on self-fertile 'Lapins' sweet cherry trees reveal that the rootstocks Gi 154/7 and Gisela 4 resulted in the highest yield per tree and yield efficiency, especially in terms of producing fruit weighing approximately 7 grammes.
15 May 2025
Washington State University is transforming cherry breeding with an advanced optical sorter. Faster, more precise and objective analysis of fruit traits—such as size, color and defects—brings major benefits to varietal selection and lab efficiency.
12 Dec 2025
In the last decade, Chile turned cherries into a premium export worth over US$ 1.8 billion, driven by ideal climate, advanced technical management and booming Chinese demand. Andean areas of Peru show potential, but would require infrastructure and adapted strategies.
12 Dec 2025
A Ukrainian study shows that a pre-harvest treatment with chitosan and salicylic acid extends sour cherry shelf life up to 30 days, reducing weight loss, defects, and microbial contamination. It enhances fruit storage, quality and marketability post-harvest.
