by Jill Whaley | Oct 31, 2023 | Pistachios, Pollination
Introduction A silent but relentless transformation is underway as the golden sun beats down on California’s pistachio orchards. The intricate dance between nature and agriculture in the Golden State has long been the envy of the world. However, with rising... 
by Keren Many | Oct 5, 2023 | Pollination
By Gal Sapir Vernalization – How it affects flower synchronization in pistachio? Deciduous fruit trees naturally go through a dormant phase when the days become shorter and the temperature drops in the fall. This helps them survive the winter months and protect... 
by Jill Whaley | Apr 13, 2021 | Pistachios, Pollination
Pistachios are wind-pollinated, pollen from male trees is transferred by wind to female trees that bear the yield. Yet, in some orchards male trees will blossom ahead of female trees, resulting in lower yields or no yield at all. We’ve been asked by Californian... 
by Jill Whaley | Jul 9, 2020 | Pollination
Australian growers are facing intensified pollination challenge this year due to the following reasons both on the supply and the demand sides: Covid-19 restrictions and border closing are causing difficulties to transfer beehives between states. Loss of beehives in...