Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons

Zafer Karaşahin; Ahmet Erhan Özdemir

doi:10.16882/hortis.2009594

Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of bulk and wrapped packaging with and without fungicide treatment on the storage and shelf life of ‘Gülşen’ seedless lemon variety in common store and cold storage facility. The study was conducted during the 2019 and 2020, the harvested lemon fruits were stored in a common store belonging to a producer in the Küçükfındık Plateau of Erdemli District of Mersin province and in a cold storage facility at the Alata Horticulture Research Institute at 10°C and 90% relative humidity from the beginning of December to August (8 months) after fungicide bulk, fungicide wrapped, non-fungicide bulk and non-fungicide wrapped applications. In order to determine the shelf life of the stored lemon fruits, the fruits were held at 20°C and 70% relative humidity conditions for 7 days during each sampling period. According to the research results, increases in weight loss, fungal and physiological deterioration, fruit rind color L* value, juice content, total soluble solids (TSS), and vitamin C content were observed during storage, while decreases were observed in appearance, fruit rind color h° value, the percentage of green capsules, and titratable acid (TA) content. During the shelf life period, increases in weight loss, juice content, TSS, and vitamin C content were observed, while decreases were observed in appearance, fruit rind color h° value, percentage of green capsules, and TA content. Consequently, the 'Gülşen' seedless lemon variety fruits could be stored for 4 months in common store and up to 6 months in cold storage, maintaining their quality in all applications.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Horticultural Production (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Zafer Karaşahin ^*
Türkiye

Ahmet Erhan Özdemir
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 14, 2026

Submission Date

June 2, 2026

Acceptance Date

August 6, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 43 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.16882/hortis.2009594

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https://izlik.org/JA55CP64KW

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APA

Karaşahin, Z., & Özdemir, A. E. (2026). Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons. Horticultural Studies, 43(2), 74-81. https://doi.org/10.16882/hortis.2009594

AMA

1.Karaşahin Z, Özdemir AE. Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons. HortiS. 2026;43(2):74-81. doi:10.16882/hortis.2009594

Chicago

Karaşahin, Zafer, and Ahmet Erhan Özdemir. 2026. “Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons”. Horticultural Studies 43 (2): 74-81. https://doi.org/10.16882/hortis.2009594.

EndNote

Karaşahin Z, Özdemir AE (August 1, 2026) Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons. Horticultural Studies 43 2 74–81.

IEEE

[1]Z. Karaşahin and A. E. Özdemir, “Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons”, HortiS, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 74–81, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.16882/hortis.2009594.

ISNAD

Karaşahin, Zafer - Özdemir, Ahmet Erhan. “Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons”. Horticultural Studies 43/2 (August 1, 2026): 74-81. https://doi.org/10.16882/hortis.2009594.

JAMA

1.Karaşahin Z, Özdemir AE. Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons. HortiS. 2026;43:74–81.

MLA

Karaşahin, Zafer, and Ahmet Erhan Özdemir. “Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons”. Horticultural Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 74-81, doi:10.16882/hortis.2009594.

Vancouver

1.Zafer Karaşahin, Ahmet Erhan Özdemir. Effects of Applications and Packaging on the Common and Cold Storage of ‘Gülşen’ Seedless Lemons. HortiS. 2026 Aug. 1;43(2):74-81. doi:10.16882/hortis.2009594