News about France

Genomics: new insights for improving cherry agronomic traits

Breeding

27 Nov 2024

A recent study, involving collaboration between researchers from China and France, conducted an extensive analysis of genomic research findings on cherries. Among the traits examined, fruit size and weight are critical determinants of commercial quality.

Cherry consumption on the rise in EU while production is decreasing steadily

Production

07 Nov 2024

Area planted to cherry trees in the EU continues to decline slowly as old orchards are not renewed. In 2024, the production declines in Poland and Italy will push the overall EU output forecast down. EU consumption of cherries in MY 2024/25 is expected to increase.

French research studies the ability of Drosophila suzukii to adapt to different environments

Crop protection

23 Oct 2024

The research group sought to understand how these insects manage to utilize such a wide range of chemical compounds present in their different foods. Researchers believe that this ability to utilize a variety of fruits could be crucial for the populations survival during winter.

Agrivoltaics in France: the future of cherries under solar panels

Covers

18 Oct 2024

With nearly 3 hectares of panels over their cherry trees, Christian Clair and his son Adrien are pioneers in the field of agrivoltaics. It’s a system they deem essential to continue producing despite the whims of the weather.

The CTIFL trial in control and indirect defence against Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

13 Aug 2024

Three trials on Larvasoil did not demonstrate the effectiveness of this specialty, as well as the Neemazal from the SudExpe station or the 23-ADS-001, a product formulated with essential oils and the CTI 24 1. Neemazal gave contrasting results depending on the trials.

New varieties and rootstocks: results of the CTIFL trial

Varieties

12 Aug 2024

Amandine Boubennec, Product Line Manager at CTIFL, presented the performance of some red and bicolor cherry varieties during the 2024 season. Regarding red cherries, Sweet Aryana, a self-fertile variety, performed well with few cracks.

Microinjections to protect cherry trees against Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

08 Aug 2024

Tests conducted with needles of 3 different sizes showed that the best product diffusion occurred with the longest needle. Subsequently, the researchers started trials directly in the field. The first study focused on the healing time of the injection sites.

Calcium absorption: useful information for sweet cherry orchard management

Tech management

19 Jul 2024

The study used the stable isotope of calcium (44Ca) to distinguish between different sources and to understand its absorption and distribution during the various phenological stages of fruit development, in this case on the cultivar ‘Lapins’ grafted on ‘Colt’.

Fighting Drosophila suzukii: hopes are pinned on the antagonist Ganaspis brasiliensis

Crop protection

16 Jul 2024

"There have already been promising results in North America, where it has become naturally established. We are currently testing its acclimatisation and effectiveness in about 60 plots throughout France,' explains Nicolas Borowizc of INRAE Paca.

FF-IPM project: European programme to approach fruit fly control

Crop protection

05 Jul 2024

The project was initiated to develop prevention and early detection approaches that can be combined with integrated pest management approaches against these new fruit fly species, particularly for out-of-season fruit production.