The comparison of postharvest storage of hicaznar and zivzik pomegranate growed in the Southeastern Anatolia region

In this study, Siirt's and Sirnak's Hicaz and Zivzik pomegranate types retention period and quality changes have been determined. The fruits have conserved in the following conditions 1+1 C and 90% propotional moisture for 6 months. The fruits have waited for shelf life at the following conditions 20 oC, and 65% proportional moisture for 7 days in the beginning and the end of the period. During the storage period and shelf life, physiological and chemical changes have been determined with periodical analyses weight loss (%), respiration rate, total soluble solids (%), the amount of titratable acid (%), pH, the amount of rotten fruit (%), the peel color of fruit (h), vitamin C amount, total phenol content and antioxidant activity and the appearance. Considering the physiological and fungal causes, it has been observed that Hicaznar fruits can be preserved up to 6 months without much economic loss. It has been observed that Zivziknar fruits can be preserved up to 4 months without much economic loss.