News about Temperature

Expansion of sweet cherry cultivation in China: identifying suitable areas with a model

Planting systems

28 Oct 2024

A recent study, based on the use of the MaxEnt model, has enabled Chinese researchers to predict potentially suitable areas for the cultivation of this species in China, identifying key environmental factors that influence its distribution. The MaxEnt model proved effective.

Sweet cherry packaging: the use of perforated bags to maintain quality

Post-harvest​

19 Sep 2024

A study by Chinese and American researchers analyzed the effectiveness of different perforation levels in zipper-lock bags to extend the freshness of “Chelan” and “Lapins” sweet cherry cultivars. The goal was to reduce the weight loss and improve resistance during post-harvest.

A study shows how aphids are affected by climate change

Crop protection

17 Jul 2024

A Turkish study predicts that changes in temperature values will influence the expansion of the distribution areas of invasive species, survival during the winter season, an increase in the number of generations and the transmission of plant diseases.