03 Dec 2024
The aim of the study conducted by the post-harvest group of the University Miguel Hernández (Orihuela, Spain) and the Valencian Cooperative Mas de Roc was to find out whether melatonin can be used as a control measure against late frost and cracking.
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.
20 Nov 2024
Nowadays, there are various technologies and practices used to preserve quality by improving pulp consistency. It has been seen that pre-harvest or at harvest treatments with calcium and silicon extend the shelf life of cherries.
15 Nov 2024
A study conducted in Turkey focused on the effects of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) applied in different quantities from the soil on bud nutrient concentration and fruit formation of cultivar 0900 Ziraat grafted on rootstock Gisela 5.
14 Nov 2024
Sage essential oil is known to repel a variety of agricultural pests but the effect on D. suzukii remains uncertain. In this chinese study researchers implemented behavioural essays to investigate the repellent properties of sage oil on larvae and adults of D. suzukii.
07 Nov 2024
Drosophila suzukii can be controlled either by chemical insecticides or by the use of entomopathogenic nematodes, which are easy to apply because they can be mixed in tanks together with other plant protection products, fertilisers and soil conditioners.
07 Nov 2024
Some researchers conducted a systematic review of the existing literature to investigate the impact of environmental factors, insect communities and on-farm management practices on cherry pollination.
06 Nov 2024
Wildflower areas are a valid method to mitigate the effects of edge conditions on pest control services, even if the impact on pollination is limited. They can also reduce the edge effect within cerasites.
24 Oct 2024
The focus of the study conducted at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (Spain) and the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portugal) was to evaluate the effects of foliar application of magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) on fruit quality parameters.
23 Oct 2024
US research has identified molecular markers for size by studying cvs obtained at WSU. Researchers have developed DNA tests for these markers that can now be used in breeding for assisted early selection.
