A Review of the Fruit Volatiles Found in Blueberry and Other Species.

Variations in volatile organic compound (VOC) type and content can result in noticeable differences in fruit aroma. The genus encompasses over 500 distinct species of berry-producing plants, several of which are important to commercial horticulture. Understanding which VOCs are produced by different members of this genus could greatly aid efforts to improve the aroma of multiple crops by breeding for desirable fruit volatiles.