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Staccato cherry case: Canada-USA dispute reshapes plant patent rights in agriculture

Staccato cherry case: Canada-USA dispute reshapes plant patent rights in agriculture

Varieties

04 Apr 2025

The Staccato™ cherry dispute between Canada and the USA is redefining plant patent protection in agriculture. A legal battle over late-season cherries highlights key IP strategies for breeders. Discover 3 lessons to safeguard innovative fruit varieties.

Dry matter as an indicator of sweet cherry maturity and quality

Dry matter as an indicator of sweet cherry maturity and quality

Post-harvest​

29 Jan 2025

A study utilized the CTIFL color scale to classify cherries into three maturity levels analyzing the fruit both before and after a 28-day storage period. Cherries with optimal dry matter levels exhibit lower respiration rates, which helps maintain flavor during storage.