Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is recognized as the world’s largest pure cinnamon exporter, holding 90% of the global market share. Sri Lankan small and medium-scale cinnamon exporters are struggling to enhance ...

Vegetables are essential components of daily diets and contribute significantly to the nutritional needs of the Sri Lankan population. With increasing concern over environmental pollution and its potential impact on ...

Understanding trait variation in response to temperature is important to predict how plants respond to rising temperature. This study aimed to identify heat-tolerant Guava (Psidium guajava) varieties through assessment ...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food in Sri Lanka, but various pests cause significant losses. Rice leaf folder (RLF; Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) is one of the major rice pests. While synthetic pesticides are commonly ...

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.), a tropical nut tree, produces nuts rich in bioactive compounds and antioxidants. The prospective health benefits of cashew nuts and their by products, particularly those associated ...

Sri Lanka is a top exporter of the global favorite fruit; banana and is home to many varieties. However, bananas are highly susceptible to many postharvest fungal diseases such as anthracnose, cigar end rot and crown ...

As the world shifts away from petroleum plastics, starch-based bioplastics emerge as a promising green alternative, though they continue to face challenges in strength and performance. This study explores the impact ...

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a nutrient-rich blue-green cyanobacterium extensively cultivated for sustainable food production, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. However, the high cost of conventional ...