Factors influencing stone weevil (Aubeus himalayanus Voss) infestation in Indian Jujube

A study was conducted to evaluate the role of bio-physical traits of ber, Ziziphus mauritiana fruits on varietal preference of stone weevil Aubeus himalayanus Voss (Curculionidae: Coleoptera) infestations. Seven popular Ziziphus varieties was evaluated for their bio-physical traits including fruit size, fruit shape, average fruit weight, fruit texture and pulp stone ration (PSR) using standard procedure.