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 ...

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 ...

The per capita fruit consumption of Sri Lankans is reported as 100 g per day which lies below the recommendations. Moreover, mothers play a key role in the nutritional status of a family. Thus, the current study was ...

In response to the growing trend of cultivating traditional rice varieties in the Galle District this study aimed to select suitable varieties that align with the preference of farmers and consumers. A survey of traditional ...

An experiment was conducted in a poultry house located at the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Nigeria to assess the thermal comfort of broiler birds of 0-8 weeks old. ASHRAE standard ...

Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL; Hermetia illucens L.) is a bioconversion agent of organic substrates and its proven ability to degrade and biotransform of waste strengthens organic waste management and waste recycling ...

This study was conducted to evaluate the chronic exposure of cadmium on growth performance, bioaccumulation, and hematological parameters of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT). Two concentrations of cadmium (50 ...

Pineapple peel is packed with essential nutrients, antioxidants and other healthy compounds; however, their popularity and empirical evidence related to health benefits are limited. Therefore, this study is designed to ...

Paddy cultivation is the largest global consumer of water, and it also significantly contributes to water pollution. Investigating the water footprint of paddy agriculture can provide insights into how pollutants affect ...

Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci ) is an important pest of chilli in Sri Lanka. Whiteflies are also vectors of viral diseases in many crops. Indiscriminate use of insecticides leads to resistant development, high residue levels, ...