Have you ever wondered how a citrus fruit develops from a single flower into the fruit we recognise on supermarket shelves? And why do some fruits suddenly split open before harvest, causing serious losses for growers?Understanding how citrus grows h ...
With the final year now in motion, we look back at the scientific contributions, stories, and outreach that have defined this period. From a dynamic consortium meeting in Serbia that bridged science and grower perspectives, to new peer-reviewed publi ...
Dr. Amnon Lichter, Researcher at the Volcani Institute and expert in post-harvest viticulture, joins this feature of our Spotlight series to discuss his role in the CrackSense project addressing fruit cracking in grapes. He outlines the primary cause ...
In this feature of our Spotlight series, Dr. Nicolas Tapia Zapata, Researcher in Precision Horticulture at The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) and partner in the CrackSense project, discusses his work on understandi ...
The CrackSense project’s Data Stories 360° series explores how data and technology are transforming agriculture in practice. In this feature, the focus turns to cherry orchards and the growing role of digital tools in supporting farmers’ decisions.In ...
This episode of our Spotlight series presents Dr. José Quero Garcia, Researcher at INRAE in Bordeaux, France, and partner in the CrackSense project. He shares insights on the complex factors behind fruit cracking in sweet cherries, including environm ...
The 2025 sweet cherry pilot under the CrackSense project brought together two case studies to investigate the environmental and agronomic drivers of fruit cracking. From catastrophic rain-induced losses in an organic orchard to detailed varietal tria ...
The third CrackSense Consortium Meeting brought together partners from across Europe to review progress, share insights, and plan the next steps in tackling fruit cracking. Over three days, discussions ranged from data-driven detection methods to pra ...
As the CrackSense project enters its final year, we are gathering for the third CrackSense Consortium Meeting, this time in Novi Sad, from February 23–25. With experts from across Europe in attendance, we wanted to take this unique opportunity to org ...
Sweet cherry development is a fascinating process that determines the size, structure, and quality of the fruit we harvest. By understanding the stages of sweet cherry fruit growth, from flowering to seed and pit formation, growers can better manage ...
