News about Management

The importance of water hygiene for post-harvest cherries

Post-harvest​

28 Jun 2024

Proper temperature management is a key factor for quality. Low temperatures (0ºC) and high humidity (90-95%) allow good quality for at least 2 weeks. However, with temperatures between 4º-6ºC this duration is reduced to 4-8 days.

German study reveals how calcium chloride can solve the fight against cracking

Crop protection

27 Jun 2024

Calcium intervenes in the early stages of crack formation. When applied, it promotes the cross-linking of cell wall components, which in turn modulates enzyme activity. This results in a stronger cell wall.

Agricultural efficiency: PET-Tiger and the new electronic token system

Tech management

27 Jun 2024

Growers, and traders share real-time data, enabling operations to maximize labor efficiency. PET-Tiger allows personalized payment calculations for individual workers and teams with multiple payment systems, improving employee management and incentives.

The use of fruit cuticle supplements as a prevention against cracking

Tech management

24 Apr 2024

The supplements help protect the fruit by preventing water absorption by coating the fruit with a hydrophobic layer. These supplements can also be used post-harvest to reduce doubling in the following growing season.

Putrescine makes trees more resistant to late frosts, while reducing the risk of cracking

Tech management

17 Jan 2024

The results showed that putrescine-treated buds decreased the overall malondialdehyde content (and thus the level of oxidative stress), while the rate of fruit set increased during most of the growing seasons evaluated.