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Table 1 Odour description and OAVs of the major compounds detected in Prunus mume samples

From: Comparative transcriptome analysis linked to key volatiles reveals molecular mechanisms of aroma compound biosynthesis in Prunus mume

Compound

Odour description

Threshold (μg/kg)

OAV

LES2

LES3

LES4

GFS2

GFS3

GFS4

Eugenol

spicy, smoky

6

0

3114

8557

0

416

3410

Benzyl acetate

fresh floral, sweet, fruity

30

3749

7781

4620

198

2436

920

Benzyl alcohol

sweet, floral, fruity, cherry, fatty

100

605

849

722

191

439

1218

Benzaldehyde

fruity, almond, burnt sugar

320

7.3

8

20

0

0

3

Hexyl acetate

sweet, green fragrant, fruity

115

39

20

11

1

22

6