Established in 1961 in Yalova, the Atatürk Horticultural Central Research Institute (ABKMAE) is one of the most prominent and long-standing governmental research organizations under the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The institute serves as a national center of excellence for horticultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, with a mission to develop sustainable agricultural technologies and high-quality cultivars. Our Post-Harvest Physiology Department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, including advanced controlled atmosphere (CA) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) storage units, analytical suites for comprehensive fruit quality assessment, and pilot-scale facilities for post-harvest treatments. With over 60 years of experience, ABKMAE bridge the gap between academic research and practical field applications, maintaining a robust network of industry stakeholders, farmer cooperatives, and international research partners to drive innovation in agri-food value chains.
Post-Harvest Loss Reduction, Packaging, Shelf Life Extention, Fruit Quality Assessment, Cold Chain Management, Zero-Waste Agri-food Systems, Smart Quality Monitoring.
ABKMAE Post-Harvest Physiology Department offers expertise in minimizing post-harvest losses and extending the shelf life of Mediterranean horticultural crops. We provide high-end labs for fruit quality analysis (firmness, biochemical profiling, weight loss etc.) and pilot-scale facilities for cold storage and active packaging (MAP). Our department specializes in optimizing storage conditions and sustainable treatments to maintain nutritional and sensory integrity. We are ready to lead/support work packages on on-site transformation and digital traceability, providing the biological grounding for smart monitoring to prevent quality degradation. With a strong network of cooperatives and industry stakeholders, we ensure effective pilot demonstrations for zero-waste agri-food systems.
ABKMAE is strategically located in the Marmara region, a primary hub for Mediterranean horticultural production and logistics in Türkiye, providing easy access to diverse pilot sites and commercial cold chain infrastructures. Our department has a long history of successfully managing national and international research projects.
