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Physiological aspects and strategies for preventing rain cracking in cherries

Tech management

23 Dec 2024

The particular characteristics of this fruit make it one of the most susceptible fruits to cracking due to rainfall. In the following paragraphs, researchers from the Universidad de Talca address the causes of this issue and some prevention strategies.

Using microtensiometers to better manage cherry tree irrigation: guidelines for efficient and sustainable irrigation published in a handbook

Tech management

17 Dec 2024

The working group led by engineer Andrés Olivos (Olivos Spa) and Dr Arturo Calderón (Agronomía UdeC) provides guidelines on how to use stem water potential measurement to accurately plan the frequency of irrigation in cherry trees.

Strategies for managing post-harvest stress in cherry trees

Tech management

17 Dec 2024

It is important to be able to quantify or have a reference of the reserve content accumulated post-harvest. The analyses most commonly used by the industry to determine the accumulation of reserves are the arginine content in roots and the starch in darts or floral structures.

Application of plant phospholipids improves cellular resistance against cracking

Tech management

16 Dec 2024

Biotens is a product that integrates into the plasma membranes of plant cells because it has the same composition (vegetable phospholipids). Biotens, due to this characteristic, does not cover the stomata and does not interfere with the dynamism of the plant's plasma membran.

Improving the quality of self-fertile “Sweet Heart” cherries through blossom thinning

Tech management

13 Dec 2024

In a recent study from India, researchers evaluated the efficacy of different chemical thinning agents applied during flowering, 80% of full flowering, on the cultivar ‘Sweet Heart’. The results showed a negative correlation between fruit number and quality.

The impact of fruit abortion during the harvest period

Tech management

10 Dec 2024

According to reports, abortion or pasma occurs 25-30 days after full flowering, when the fruit has already formed and then falls. A tree with an excessive load, for example, will naturally abort more fruits due to competition for photosynthates.

Nitrogen management in stone fruit orchards

Tech management

10 Dec 2024

Nitrogen fertilisation affects important aspects of production, such as fruit quality. Moderate doses favour greater sweetness, texture and size of the fruit, while excessive doses can compromise fruit quality.

Late frost and cracking: how to reduce damage with melatonin

Tech management

03 Dec 2024

The aim of the study conducted by the post-harvest group of the University Miguel Hernández (Orihuela, Spain) and the Valencian Cooperative Mas de Roc was to find out whether melatonin can be used as a control measure against late frost and cracking.

MaCrops-Lab proposes new microbial bio-inputs for root development and quality of sweet cherry trees

Tech management

03 Dec 2024

MaCrops-Lab has conducted evaluations of its products in commercial orchards in the municipality of Gorbea, with positive results such as increased nutrient solubilization and root mass development, frost protection, better stress tolerance, and improved health.

The expert reports - Strategies to improve fruit size and color

Tech management

22 Nov 2024

Complementary to the application of cytokinin to enhance stage I of fruit growth and improve caliber, the other important stage when defining fruit caliber corresponds to stage III of fruit growth and development where the hormone responsible for this process is Gibberellic acid.