News about Cold exposure

Cherry trees and supercooling: a natural defence against frost

Tech management

20 Mar 2025

How do sweet cherry trees survive extreme frost? Scientists study supercooling, a mechanism that keeps the buds alive even at -27°C. Understanding this process is crucial to protect future crops from sudden frosts.

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.