News about Melissa Venturi

Wild cherry micropropagation: new CKX inhibitors boost in vitro growth

Nurseries

03 Dec 2025

Wild cherry (Prunus avium) micropropagation improves through three synthetic CKX inhibitors. The study shows increased biomass and in vitro proliferation, opening new perspectives for elite genotype cloning in reforestation and genetic conservation programs.

Predictive models for sour cherry processing: advanced research from Ukraine

Post-harvest​

27 Nov 2025

A Ukrainian research team studied nine sour cherry varieties to develop predictive models based on size, weight, color, and firmness. The goal is to optimize post-harvest technologies and improve product quality during fruit and vegetable processing.

Cherry tree cracking: causes, remedies and research into resistant varieties

Tech management

21 Nov 2025

Cracking in sweet cherry fruits poses major challenges for growers. This article explores the physiological causes, effective mitigation strategies, and the most resistant cherry cultivars to improve fruit quality and commercial value in a sustainable way.

Drones and sensors: how technological innovation makes cherries more appealing

Tech management

14 Nov 2025

In Chile, a cutting-edge system of sensors, drones and AI is transforming cherry farming: real-time monitoring, maturity forecasting and optimized orchard management using predictive models tested in productive fields. A digital future for cherry growers.

How to prevent cherry cracking in greenhouse and open field: insights from China

Tech management

11 Nov 2025

Cherry cracking reduces both yield and quality. A Chinese study explores key differences between greenhouse and open field production, unveiling physiological causes and effective strategies. Agronomic practices and smart technologies under evaluation.

Sustainable recovery of bioactive compounds from fruit industry wastewater in Turkey

Processed

31 Oct 2025

Supercritical CO₂ and water oxidation technologies enable efficient recovery of phenolic compounds from fruit industry wastewater. The Turkish study highlights environmental and economic benefits, as well as significant reduction in toxicity levels.

Micropropagation protocol for Gisela 17 tested in a commercial nursery in India

Rootstocks

28 Oct 2025

A new micropropagation protocol for Gisela 17 rootstock was developed in Aurangabad, India. The study achieved excellent results in asepsis, rooting and shoot proliferation, paving the way for healthy cherry stock production and modern nursery propagation techniques.

Sweet cherry genome ‘Tieton’: genetic breakthrough from China’s Shandong region

Breeding

24 Oct 2025

A new telomere-to-telomere reference genome for the sweet cherry ‘Tieton’, developed in China’s Shandong region, marks a major advance in plant genomics and opens new paths for precision breeding, genetic analysis, and varietal innovation in fruit crops.

Bud grafting: optimal techniques and timing for propagation in Himachal Pradesh

Tech management

23 Oct 2025

A study conducted in Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh (India), shows that chip budding between May 15–30 is the most effective method for sweet cherry propagation, ensuring high grafting success rates, optimal plant growth and better commercial yield.

Meizao cherries: 30 μm LDPE MAP packaging extends shelf life in China

Post-harvest​

08 Oct 2025

A Chinese study shows how 30 μm LDPE (PE30) film extends Meizao cherries' shelf life up to 60 days. It reduces spoilage and preserves nutritional quality, texture and appearance, offering an effective, scalable packaging solution for Chinese producers, retailers and distributors.