Betel (Piper betle L.) is a woody climber with cultural and economic significance. Precise potting mixture is a prerequisite to produce quality nursery plants. Exploring alternative potting mixtures is crucial in addressing ...

Paddy husk is one of the biomass raw materials and byproducts of the rice production and processing industry. It is very much abundant in Sri Lanka, which is readily available as an energy source. Paddy husk contains ...

Big onion (Allium cepa L. var. cepa) is considered as one of the important cash crops cultivated mainly in dry zone in Sri Lanka. The crop is highly susceptible to pests and diseases due to its succulent nature. Among the ...

Enhancing plant productivity through split fertilizer applications and providing supplementary artificial light has not been adequately addressed in Sri Lanka’s protected agriculture sector. Therefore, this study aimed to ...

By using natural resources and agricultural inputs more effectively, intercropping is a desirable technique to boost crop output and economic return. The present study was conducted to figure out the most lucrative crop ...