08 Apr 2026
A Chilean study evaluates chemical agents and application timing to improve sweet cherry bud break. Results show impacts on uniformity, flowering, and fruit set, offering practical strategies to address reduced winter chill under climate change conditions.
02 Apr 2026
A China-based study investigates DMI fungicide resistance in Alternaria alternata affecting sweet cherry. The G462S mutation and AaCYP51 gene overexpression explain reduced treatment efficacy and highlight new strategies for resistance management in agriculture.
01 Apr 2026
A Utah State University study presents a low-cost system to estimate sour cherry yield. Using ultrasonic sensors and GNSS, it generates accurate yield maps, improving orchard management and making precision agriculture more accessible to smaller farms.
18 Mar 2026
Research conducted in Kent, the largest cherry-producing region in Great Britain, shows that cherry processing waste can be transformed into nutraceutical ingredients rich in anthocyanins. Freeze-dried cherry pulp powder demonstrated protective effects in experimental models.
13 Mar 2026
Research published in Scientific Reports shows that PGPR bacteria Pantoea ananatis and Bacillus aryabhattai increase salt stress tolerance in the Gisela 6 cherry rootstock, improving plant growth, photosynthesis efficiency and antioxidant defenses under saline soil conditions.
12 Mar 2026
Cherry bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae can severely damage orchards and reduce yields. Recent studies examine bacteriophages as a biocontrol strategy and highlight the role of bacterial antiviral defence systems in developing effective treatments.
04 Mar 2026
In cherry orchards of the Maule Region (Chile), circular paper chromatography is evaluated as a qualitative method to understand soil properties. Results highlight links with organic matter and agronomic management, supporting more sustainable production strategies.
03 Mar 2026
Study on sweet cherry cultivation in Serbia, Greece and Bulgaria, focusing on research carried out in Southern Bulgaria on six cultivars grafted on Maxma 14. BBCH phenological stages and the impact of seasonal climate conditions on flowering and fruit ripening were evaluated.
26 Feb 2026
In Chile, integrating biodiversity and natural habitats into apple and cherry orchards increases fruit set, size and long-term stability. Research by PUCV shows that native vegetation and wild pollinators improve yield and quality without expanding cultivated land.
25 Feb 2026
A study published in Plant Nano Biology evaluates zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized from Artemisia annua against Fusarium equiseti in sweet cherry. Results show a strong reduction of postharvest rot, highlighting a sustainable and innovative strategy for crop protection.
