Profiling of volatile compounds of Phyllostachys pubescens shoots in Taiwan

► The main constituent in spring and winter bamboo shoots of P. pubescens was methoxy-phenyl oxime. ► The spring bamboo shoots at 25 °C comprise methyl salicylate which prevents insect attack. ► The winter bamboo shoots at 25 °C comprise 1-octen-3-ol which produces a distinct mushroom aroma.