ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, cilt.21, sa.3, ss.2185-2188, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)
Fruit pomological characteristics of different strawberry varieties grown in Adana province, Mediterranean region of Turkey were evaluated in this study. Camarosa, sweet charlie, california giant 4 and carmine cultivars were characterized. The varieties were compared for berry weight, total soluble solids, fruit acidity, total soluble solids/fruit acidity, pH, vitamin C, colour, individual sugars. The highest fruit weight average was obtained from camarosa and california giant 4 whereas they had the lowest total soluble solids. Vitamin C amount was higher in camarosa, sweet charlie and california giant 4 than carmine. Individual sugar contents of 4 varieties were very similar. All strawberry varieties that were analyzed for chemical and physical fruit characteristics had satisfactory results. Therefore, these cultivars can be grown in Adana province commercially.