20 Sep 2024
Leyton, when asked what technologies or practices he considers essential to mitigate the impact of frost, replied that ‘if water is available, it will be the best frost controller. It is difficult to have sufficient water availability at the time of early frosts'.
30 Aug 2024
In a Chinese research three genes that regulate cold shock protein synthesis and named PavCSP were identified and analysed. Quantitative PCR analysis revealed a variety of expression patterns, with PavCSP1-3 showing specific activity in the upper part of the stem.
16 Aug 2024
According to the results of a Canadian study the sweet cherry lethal temperature models devised for 'Sweetheart' and 'Lapins' showed potential when applied to other cultivars with comparable flowering duration, such as 'Sonata', 'Staccato' and 'Skeena'.
