News about Andrea Giovannini

Using Machine Learning to differentiate sweet cherry cultivars by endocarp characteristics

Breeding

09 Jul 2024

The study focused on the cultivars Kordia, Lapins and Büttner's Red. The nuts were scanned and analysed. By examining textures and geometric characteristics, the study developed discriminative models capable of identifying cultivars with high accuracy.

Cherry post-harvest: the efficacy of Plasma-Activated Ice Slurry (PAIS)

Post-harvest​

04 Jul 2024

A study conducted by a Chinese team explores the application of PAIS in sweet cherry preservation. The study aimed testing PAIS alongside ice water mixture to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing the internal temperature of sweet cherries and inhibiting fungal growth.

Control of cherry fruit fly using trunk injection techniques

Crop protection

03 Jul 2024

In an in-depth study conducted by the University of Budapest (Hungary), the effectiveness of trunk injections was evaluated using four different pesticides against Rhagoletis cerasi. Among these, acetamiprid emerged as the most promising candidate.

Hot water treatments (HWT) as an alternative for sweet cherry storage and quality

Post-harvest​

28 Jun 2024

The study conducted by C. Aubert and colleagues from the Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Légumes (France) investigates the impact of hot water treatments (HWT) on the quality and preservation of sweet cherries, focusing on two cultivars: Balrine and Regina.

Precision management in tart cherry orchards: the impact of soil variability on canopy density and yield

Tech management

27 Jun 2024

A team from Utah State University examined four black cherry orchards. The orchards were chosen for different soil characteristics and canopy structure, which were mapped and analyzed to understand how texture affects orchard performance.

Ensuring authenticity: tracing the geographical origin of sweet cherry in China

Specialties

18 Jun 2024

A study attempted to trace the geographical origin of cherries. 153 cherry samples were collected from five provinces, together with corresponding soil and irrigation water samples. The analysis revealed distinct regional isotopic and elemental profiles.