Losses Due to Bird. Damage in Different Jujube Cultivars

Abstract

Studies to assess the extent of bird damage to different Zizyphus mauritiana cultivars were carried out for three consecutive fruiting seasons. A mean fruit loss of 13-20% was recorded in different cultivars in guarded orchards. The birds did not exhibit preference for any particular cultivar in field. The maximum injury was inflicted to the semi-ripe fruits, followed by ripe and unripe fruits.