ABSTRACT
Production-induced disorders emerge in the field and are related to the genetic factors of specific varieties, orchard management, and environmental conditions. Deep suture, double fruit, and rain-induced cracking are some examples of disorders in this group that require management to start in the field. Cracking and fruit splitting may be induced both in the field and during postharvest handling and transportation, while shriveling and stem browning relate to temperature and relative humidity management during harvest, transportation, and retail operations. Deep suture and double cherry fruit are misshaped fruit believed to be of genetic origin and aggravated by high temperatures during flower bud differentiation. Irrigation, fertilization, and gibberellin application have been trialed to manage the incidence of abnormal fruit. Summer temperatures influence the incidence of abnormal fruit. Cherry fruit are generally considered highly prone to cracking, which is one of the most important limiting factors for remunerative cherry production.
