12 Aug 2025
An innovative hybrid phenological model combines biological knowledge and machine learning to predict cherry blossom. Tested in Japan, South Korea and Switzerland, it delivers higher accuracy and adaptability than traditional models, even with limited data.
07 Aug 2025
A study by the Universities of Padua and Perugia explores the biotechnological potential of Prunus cerasus var. Marasca, a Croatian sour cherry used for Maraschino, highlighting flavanones such as naringenin and its promising nutraceutical industrial applications.
05 Aug 2025
In New York vineyards, a study examines the winter survival of Drosophila suzukii. Habitat choice, natural shelters, and adaptive behaviors influence survival, offering valuable guidance for sustainable and effective integrated pest management strategies.
31 Jul 2025
An ethnobotanical study in Jendouba, Tunisia highlights the wild cherry’s medicinal and nutritional value. Its anti-inflammatory, diuretic and protective properties make it a key resource for herbal medicine and sustainable rural development.
30 Jul 2025
The sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) is rapidly spreading in Argentina’s Los Alerces National Park. Its combined sexual and asexual reproduction extends fruiting season and attracts wildlife, increasing its invasive potential and threatening sensitive native species.
25 Jul 2025
A recent study tested the effectiveness of biopesticides and native microbial strains against brown rot caused by Monilinia laxa on cherry and plum. Promising results in pre-harvest phase, but limitations emerged during post-harvest at room temperature.
23 Jul 2025
A Turkish study evaluates the effect of vegetative cherry rootstocks on flowering, pollination and fruit quality. Gisela 5 and MaxMa 60 show top results. A strategic insight for modern cherry growing and the export of “0900 Ziraat” variety.
22 Jul 2025
A Chinese study compares YLL-TS and SSS-TS cherry tree systems, focusing on photosynthetic efficiency, fruit quality, and yield. The innovative YLL-TS system shows remarkable performance, proving suitable for high-efficiency, intensive sweet cherry farming.
17 Jul 2025
A greenhouse experiment in China on sweet cherry trees examined how different shading durations affect photosynthesis, sugar content, chlorophyll levels, and antioxidant enzyme activity. The study highlights the balance between light protection and optimal fruit development.
10 Jul 2025
In China, researchers studied the cherry cultivar “Luying 3” and found that applying abscisic acid (ABA) improved fruit ripening by enhancing color uniformity and hormonal balance. The treatment also reduced harvesting steps, improving labor efficiency in the field.
