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Reasons for premature olive fruit drop
Olive trees suffer from fruit drop before ripening due to several reasons, including physiological factors such as weak flowering, drought, and high temperatures. Additionally, attacks by pests like the olive fruit fly and the olive moth cause fruit destruction and abscission, leading to about 88% of the fruit falling near harvest time. Limited rainfall and drought exposure also prompt the trees to shed their fruits to reduce the load and conserve resources. Experts advise farmers to separate fallen fruits from healthy ones during oil extraction to prevent oil spoilage. They also recommend using simple traps to combat pests and emphasize the importance of watering the trees after harvest to boost their health and prepare them for the next season.
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