Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Acta Horticulturae, cilt.1, sa.1444, ss.269-277, 2025 (Scopus)
Goji berry (Lycium spp.), also known as “Wolfberry”, is native to China and is most commonly grown in Tibet, Mongolia, and the Himalayas. From a botanical perspective, it is a member of the Solanaceae family, with the most common species being Lycium barbarum. Goji berry is a very resilient plant against environmental climatic conditions, such as low temperatures and drought. It is also suitable for cultivation in relatively humid conditions. After the root system has adapted to the soil, it can be easily grown in arid conditions as well. Goji berry plants like sunlight and can tolerate a temperature of + 39°C in summer and -26°C in winter. The goji berry fruit has a high concentration of both nutrients and antioxidants; hence, it is a fruit consumed for its health benefits and nutritional value. Currently, China is the largest global producer and supplier of wolfberry products. Lycium fruits have been used as a remedy in Asian countries, particularly in China, for their emmenagogue, diuretic, antipyretic, tonic, aphrodisiac, hypnotic, and hepatoprotective properties. The purpose of this paper is to determine the phenolic compounds, total phenol, antioxidant, and anthocyanin content of fresh wolfberry fruits grown under the Aksaray and Niğde ecological conditions.