ABSTRACT
The blueberry is a member of the Vaccinium family of berries, which includes the cranberry, bilberry, and crowberry. Recent estimates are that over 427,000 metric tons (MT) of blueberries are produced worldwide. Most (295,000 MT) are grown in North America, especially in the United States and Canada [1]. South America, including Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, has been developing blueberry production with some 70,000 MT. Blueberries are also grown in Europe, Australia, and Asia.
