News about Andrea Giovannini

Propagation of GiSelA 5 rootstock: which method to choose to optimize its performance in cherry orchards

Nurseries

14 Jan 2025

A recent study from Poland compared two propagation methods for GiSelA 5: the use of stem cuttings and the in vitro method, evaluating their impact on tree growth, particularly on the varieties “Bellise”, “Earlise”, “Lapins”, and “Vanda”.

Cherry replanting management: strategies for nematode control

Tech management

13 Jan 2025

A two-year study conducted in the United States on two sweet cherry cultivars, “Emperor Francis” and “Ulster,” analyzed six different soil treatment strategies to identify the best solutions for improving tree growth and managing nematodes.

The role of PavSPL genes in sweet cherry development

Breeding

09 Jan 2025

A recent Chinese study analyzed their role in sweet cherry (Prunus avium). The findings showed that the seasonal expression of PavSPL genes varies throughout the plant's annual cycle, particularly during the post-dormancy recovery period.

Copper and soils: organic matter as an ally for soil health

Tech management

07 Jan 2025

A recent study conducted in cherry orchard soils in New Zealand analyzed in detail the effects of increasing copper concentrations (7-263 mg/kg) on three key biological indicators: earthworm behavior, soil respiration, and root growth.

The effects of climate change on the flowering of Yoshino cherry trees in Japan

Specialties

02 Jan 2025

A study conducted in Japan analyzed the behavior of the Yoshino cherry tree, collecting data from 1948 to 2024. The aim was to understand the relationships between cold exposure, necessary for dormancy release, and heat required for bud development.

All the best of Cherry Times: highlights of 2024

Events

31 Dec 2024

The numbers speak for themselves: thanks to your interest, our analyses and in-depth articles have achieved extraordinary results. This article is dedicated to the content you loved the most: from the most thorough analyses to thematic insights.

The impact of root rot on sweet cherry tree metabolism and microbiome

Crop protection

31 Dec 2024

A study analyzed the effects of root rot on plant metabolism, soil physicochemical properties, and the composition of the root and rhizosphere microbiome. The results demonstrate that root rot is not merely an isolated disease but a condition that disrupts the entire system.

Sour cherry juice quality: a comparison between different packaging types

Quality

23 Dec 2024

A recent study analysed the quality of sour cherry juice packaged in glass and Tetra Pak, evaluating sensory and physico-chemical parameters. The aim was to provide useful information to consumers and ensure adequate quality standards.

Sour cherry metabolites are functional in antioxidant activity and combat oxidative stress

Quality

20 Dec 2024

A recent study analyzed four sour cherry cultivars, two dark-fleshed varieties, "Heimann R" and "Gorsemska," and two light-fleshed ones, "Montmorency" and "V70142", to determine differences in metabolite composition and antioxidant activity.

The choice of grafting time in cherry trees: benefits and results

Nurseries

17 Dec 2024

A study conducted in Romania analysed the influence of the grafting time on the quality and quantity of planting material in the cv. Kordia and Carmen on Prunus mahaleb rootstock in order to identify the most suitable grafting period in terms of quality and quantity of material.