Ozdemir, A. E.Erturk, E.Celik, M.Dilbaz, R.2024-09-182024-09-1820061302-70502146-5894https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/11327The objective of this study was to determine storage and shelf life of Venus nectarine cultivar grown in Mersin (Tarsus/Yenice). Fruits were kept at 0 degrees C and % 85-90 degrees C relative humidity for 8 weeks. In addition, three replicates of fruits removed from storage room at a week interval were kept at 20 degrees C and % 65-70 degrees C relative humidity for 6 days. Percent weight loss, skin color (L*, a*, b*), fruit flesh firmness (kg force), total soluble solids (%), pH, titretable acidity (g malic acid / 100 ml), physiological and fungal disorders were determined in the fruit samples taken during cold storage at a week interval and those kept at 20 degrees C at a two-day interval. Weight loss increased during storage and reached to about 5% at the end of storage. Fruit flesh firmness decreased, but still remained above 4 kg-force at the end of 8-week storage. Total soluble solid (%) increased while titretable acidity (%) decreased. As the storage period was extended the shelf life was shortened. Venus nectarine cultivars could be kept at 0 degrees C and 85-90% relative humidity for 7 weeks and could have 4-day shelf life after cold storage.trinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessNecrtarinVenusstorageshelf lifeArticle33297304WOS:000453142600008N/A