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Surface pitting in cherries: Czech Republic study on quality and storage strategies

Surface pitting in cherries: Czech Republic study on quality and storage strategies

Post-harvest​

09 Sep 2025

A three-year study in the Czech Republic on 35 cherry genotypes shows how firmness, genotype and storage conditions affect surface pitting resistance. Results confirm the key role of ULO storage and preventive treatments to safeguard cherry quality and shelf life.

From field to shelf: how best to store sour cherries?

From field to shelf: how best to store sour cherries?

Post-harvest​

29 Nov 2024

The study carried out in collaboration between research institutions from Italy, Hungary and the Czech Republic wanted to evaluate the shelf-life of sour cherries that were freshly picked and cold stored under standard and MAP atmospheric conditions.