News about Melissa Venturi

The aromatic secrets of sweet cherries: the role of lipoxygenase in flavor and fruit development

Quality

11 Apr 2025

Researchers in China analyzed LOX genes in sweet cherries, uncovering how they impact aroma and fruit ripening. Discover how volatile compounds shape each cherry's unique fragrance and open exciting new frontiers in agriculture, plant biology, and food science innovation.

High pressure processing to preserve the quality of cherry juice

Processed

10 Apr 2025

A scientific study conducted in Lahore compares thermal pasteurization and high-pressure processing on cherry juice. Results highlight superior nutritional, microbiological and sensory outcomes using HPP technology under controlled storage conditions.

High-density cherry tree training systems compared: a 3-year study from Turkey

Tech management

07 Apr 2025

Discover the 3-year Turkish study comparing cherry tree training systems (UFO, KGB, TSA, SSA, VC). Results highlight yield, pruning time, and labor efficiency, making modern high-density systems more effective than traditional methods in cherry production.

Early detection of Drosophila suzukii infestations: an innovative approach

Post-harvest​

03 Apr 2025

Find out how spectrophotometry enables early detection of Drosophila suzukii in fruit, reducing damage and economic losses. A study in Italy and the UK proposes an innovative method for sweet cherries, with advanced algorithms for rapid and non-destructive analysis.

What is the best vegetation index to assess water stress?

Tech management

26 Mar 2025

Discover the best vegetation indices to monitor water stress in sweet cherry trees in south-eastern Spain. A study by the Polytechnic University of Cartagena analyses the effectiveness of NDVI, OSAVI and TRRVI with multispectral images to optimise irrigation.

Carbon dioxide and low temperatures to control Drosophila suzukii in post-harvest

Post-harvest​

19 Mar 2025

Orchards, vineyards, and, in general, all plants that produce fleshy fruits with thin skin are subject to attacks by the fruit fly Drosophila suzukii (also known in English as spotted wing drosophila, SWD), with a significant negative economic impact.

Boosting leaf water status and photosynthesis in cherry trees with biostimulants

Tech management

10 Mar 2025

Biostimulants, such as glycine betaine or biostimulants based on seaweed (e.g. Ecklonia maxima), can be a sustainable approach to improve the condition of plants, even under adverse environmental circumstances.

Cherry fruit quality: from sugar content to genetics

Quality

05 Mar 2025

The study conducted by Spanish and US researchers explored the genetic factors behind key factors influencing the taste of sweet cherries, including sugar and acid content.

Sustainable post-harvest: high-voltage electrostatic field treatment

Post-harvest​

25 Feb 2025

Researchers have explored alternative preservation technologies, such as high-voltage electrostatic field treatment, which has recently attracted attention for its potential in extending the shelf life of fruit.

The genetic response of cherry trees to environmental stresses

Breeding

24 Feb 2025

In order to study how WOX genes may influence the development and drought resistance of sweet cherry, a comprehensive analysis of the WOX gene family of this species was conducted in several research centres in Tianshui (China).