R esearchers often measure several variables on each subject or experimental unit. If the variables are correlated we have to use multivariate techniques to access the key features of the process. This study is an attempt ...

Two species of Plumeria (P. rubra L. and P. obtusa L.) found in Sri Lanka are quite similar in their morphology. There is no total descriptive research work carried out about floral and leaf epidermal morphology in genus ...

Identification of true interspecific hybrid progenies is important to produce commercial sugarcane varieties. Four interspecific hybrid families with 12 progenies each of Saccharum officinarum and Saccharum spontaneum ...

Mangroves, the tidal forests serve numerous ecological services and economic benefits for the well-being of the coastal communities. Hence, they are known as resourceful ecosystems and can be used effectively for new ...

Bottled drinking water from southern province of Sri Lanka, representing the three districts, was characterized by means of their physicochemical and microbiological composition. Six different commercial brands of ...

Music promotes or restricts the growth of plants (depending on the type of music). Present study was conducted to investigate the effect of music on the germination and growth of chilli plants (Capsicum annuum L). To avoid ...