Ber or Indian Jujube (Ziziphu mauritiana Lamk.) is a tropical fruit tree species, belonging to the family Rhamnaceae. The tree grows very fast even in dry regions reaching heights of 12 m with a lifespan of 25 years. It is native to Asia (mainly India) though it can also be found in Africa. Ber trees are regular and heavy bearer. The mature trees of different grafted varieties can bear up to 2 q of fruit per tree (Yamadagni, 1985). Ber trees are relatively easy and inexpensive to grow in an orchard,yet the returns from it can exceed the profits from several other fruit trees. The growers can net an income of Rs. 15000 to Rs. 20000 per acre or even more by following recommended management practices and growing selected varieties. Ber is one of the most nutritious fruits.
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