04 Nov 2025
A recent study in France shows how mild winters disrupt dormancy in the Regina sweet cherry tree, leading to delayed blooming, malformed flowers, and lower productivity. These findings highlight the urgent need to adapt fruit farming to ongoing climate change in temperate regions
21 Oct 2025
A Chilean study recommends 10–15% CO₂ and 10% O₂ combined with Caoba Claro harvest to extend Regina cherries’ shelf life up to 40 days, preserving firmness and quality for long exports to Asian markets, ensuring better arrival conditions and fewer losses.
16 Oct 2025
A study in Chile shows that assisted pollination using electrostatic technology increases fruit set in ‘Regina’ cherries grown under plastic covers, improving fruit quality and yield even when natural pollination conditions are not optimal.
26 Sep 2025
A study in Chile reveals that foliar phosphorus application significantly enhances postharvest quality of ‘Regina’ cherries, reducing issues like pitting, dehydration and browning during storage. A promising strategy for local cherry producers in Southern Chile.
18 Sep 2025
A recent study in Poland confirms the effectiveness of 1-MCP in extending sweet cherry shelf life. The treatment reduces weight loss and preserves visual and nutritional quality. Promising results for Kordia and Regina varieties after 21 days in cold storage.
02 Jul 2025
A research study conducted in Chile shows how calcium and boron significantly impact sweet cherry growth and fruit quality. Adequate boron levels enhance calcium translocation, improve cell wall structure, and contribute to better shelf life and fewer physiological disorders.
19 Jun 2025
Regina cherries for export to China need targeted postharvest treatments to retain premium quality. This Chilean study explores the use of natural elicitors to reduce internal browning and improve firmness and flavor throughout cold storage and long-distance transport.
22 May 2025
Bruising, pitting and rot affect postharvest cherry quality. Learn how container choice (totem, bucket, or capacho) and cherry variety (Santina, Sweet Heart, Regina, Lapins) influence firmness, mechanical damage and shelf-life under cold storage conditions.
02 May 2025
Learn how pheromone trap monitoring reduced Leucoptera malifoliella populations by 70% in Cluj-Napoca’s urban cherry orchards, protecting Kordia and Regina varieties while boosting fruit yield and quality in Romania’s urban agricultural environments.
11 Feb 2025
The tree of Natalie® grows like Regina, only the fruit has a different appearance. It is an attraction in every orchard. The recommended pollinator varieties are 'Sylvia' or 'Kordia'. The fruits ripen late (mid to late July), are very large, with firm flesh and slightly aromatic.
