One reason for
the variation in drying time may be attributed to the differences in
the basic cellular structure of the two varieties. Silva and Marroquin
(2005) studied the physico-chemical characteristics of highbush
(Bluecrop, Jersey) and rabbiteye (Climax, Premier and Tifblue)
blueberries and found differences in fruit textural characteristics
and attributed them to the differences in skin thickness and cell
wall components among and/or within these varieties.