News about Romania

Sour cherry in Romania: genetic resources valorization as foundation for new cultivars

Breeding

13 May 2025

Romania enhances sour cherry genetic resources by developing innovative, disease-resistant varieties highly suitable for fresh markets. A successful and sustainable fruit-growing model rooted in biodiversity, varietal selection, and advanced biotechnology applications.

Population dynamics and monitoring of Leucoptera malifoliella: a case study in urban sweet cherry orchards

Crop protection

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.

Fruit quality and cracking susceptibility in three sweet cherry cultivars

Quality

22 Apr 2025

A Romanian study analyzes the correlation between fruit quality and cracking in three sweet cherry cultivars: Special, Tentant, and Severin. The results highlight significant differences in weight, pH, color, °Brix, and cracking index, with implications for varietal selection.

Sweet cherry cracking: the Romanian study linking fruit quality to resistance

Quality

18 Apr 2025

A Romanian study explores the link between sweet cherry cracking and fruit quality factors such as weight, firmness, and pH. Findings provide actionable insights for enhancing cultivar resistance and supporting cherry growers in challenging climates.

Sweet cherry and water stress: ecophysiological responses of three cultivars in North- Eastern Romania

Tech management

15 Apr 2025

A study in north-eastern Romania analyses the response of three sweet cherry cultivars to water stress under non-irrigated conditions. Evaluated stomatal conductance, leaf hydration and physiological adaptations for a more resilient cultivation to climate change.

The use of modified atmosphere for sweet cherry preservation

Post-harvest​

06 Feb 2025

A recent study from Romania evaluated the effectiveness of using Xtend modified atmosphere packaging in maintaining the quality of "Kordia" and "Regina" cherry varieties. The cherries were stored at -0.5°C for 42 days.

The choice of grafting time in cherry trees: benefits and results

Nurseries

17 Dec 2024

A study conducted in Romania analysed the influence of the grafting time on the quality and quantity of planting material in the cv. Kordia and Carmen on Prunus mahaleb rootstock in order to identify the most suitable grafting period in terms of quality and quantity of material.

How does fruit quality changes inside the tree?

Quality

23 Aug 2024

A study by Italian and Romanian universities evaluated the impact of cultivar and fruit position within the tree canopy during pre-ripening or full ripening on the quality parameters of organically grown cherries.