09 Jul 2024
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program, launched by the Michigan Plant Coalition together with Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to address the long-term climate and water challenges affecting the state.
08 Jul 2024
A Greek study on the Regina and Canada Giant cultivars involved the application of varying levels of compression according to fruit size. In addition to flesh firmness, sensory evaluations of firmness and primary metabolites were evaluated.
04 Jul 2024
A study conducted by a Chinese team explores the application of PAIS in sweet cherry preservation. The study aimed testing PAIS alongside ice water mixture to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing the internal temperature of sweet cherries and inhibiting fungal growth.
01 Jul 2024
On the wholesale market, frozen sweet and sour cherries are priced between EUR 1.90 and EUR 2.10. There is strong demand for these fruits, with buyers eager to secure or bargain for these products - an omen of potential price increases on the horizon.
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.
11 Jun 2024
Robinson Gálvez, CEO of HappyAgro, explains that the FirmPro was designed as a complete solution, including everything necessary for use from the moment it is received. Also, add-on like the Colorimeter for color and the AtmosFix oxygen control can be included.
03 Jun 2024
This discovery will help researchers and breeders find the genes and markers associated with different traits much faster than before. This genetic map will help breeders chart a path to a tart cherry.
30 May 2024
γ-aminobutyric acid regulates numerous physiological processes in plants. The University of Alicante monitored for two years the effects of foliar sprays of GABA at different concentrations at critical stages of fruit development in three sweet cherry cultivars.
29 May 2024
‘With this new interface, an operator can work with the machine after only a few hours of training,’ says María Cabello, marketing and communications manager at MAF Roda, ‘a system fully adapted to very short campaigns and high staff turnover.
28 May 2024
Ovalle was once again the capital of early cherries. Organised by Susttex, the Cerezas Primores seminar brought together producers, companies, academics and people interested in cherry cultivation in the Coquimbo region for the third year running.
