Study of fruit drop pattern in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.)

Fruit drop is a common phenomenon in date palm which may significantly affect yield and commercial viability.To understand the pattern of fruit-drop the study was done in three date palm genotypes: Barhee, under the Gujarat North West Agro-Climatic Zone (Zone-V) at the Date Palm Research Station, Mundra-Kachchh.The research was conducted over three years, with periodic observations of fruit drop at different growth stages.The results reveal that the highest fruit drop occurs between 30-45 days after pollination, followed by the initial 0-30day period.Understanding fruit drop dynamics is crucial for development of effective management strategies, including optimized irrigation, nutrient application, and climatic interventions.This will also serve as a base information to improve fruit retention and ultimately enhancing date palm productivity and economic returns for farmers.