The second episode of the CrackSense project's Data Stories 360° podcast features Dr Helene Fotouo, a horticultural plant physiologist at The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB). In this episode, Dr Fotouo discusses ho ...
How can vineyard technologies and water management help researchers better understand grape cracking? This was one of the questions explored during the CrackSense Open Day, held at a vineyard in Lachish village, Israel. The event brought together res ...
What can pilot activities reveal about reducing fruit cracking in citrus orchards? And how can research carried out in different growing conditions help growers make better decisions? These are some of the questions being explored through the CrackSe ...
Every bunch of table grapes goes through a remarkable journey before reaching our tables. From the first blossoms in spring to ripe, sweet berries at harvest, grape development follows a series of stages that determine fruit size, texture, flavour, a ...
The CrackSense team has been active across many areas! New tech briefs, conference presentations, pilot findings, and fresh articles...Here is a roundup of our latest work across the project. Discover the CrackSense Tech Brief Series ...
CrackSense participated at the 93rd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, held from May 16th to May 21st, as part of a joint activity implemented together with other EU-funded projects. The Future Systems Hub, a member of CrackSense consortium ...
Fruit cracking in grape production remains a concern for growers across different climate zones. Weather conditions, irrigation practices, and vineyard management can all influence how berries develop and respond to stress during the season.Within th ...
Fruit cracking remains one of the most difficult challenges in orchard production. Losses can appear quickly, vary from one tree to another, and reduce both yield and fruit quality across several crops.Within the CrackSense piloting activities, partn ...
Fruit cracking in pomegranate is one of the biggest concerns for pomegranate growers. A single cracking event close to harvest can reduce market quality, affect storage potential, and lead to financial losses. But what if growers could identify crack ...
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 ...
