There is a significant threat to the global supply of bananas that is posed by the disease known as Panama wilt, which is also referred to as Banana Fusarium Wilt (BFW) in some instances. A significant dissatisfaction ...

Agricultural technology adoption means the accept and integration of agricultural technologies and social networks are important to disseminate agricultural technologies among rural farmers. Social networks are patterns ...

Sri Lanka has a diverse tropical climate and varied terrain provide an ideal environment for year round floriculture, ensuring a steady supply of products. This industry supports over 5,000 direct jobs and more than ...

Osbeckia octandra (Heen Bovitiya/HB) and Atalantia ceylanica (Yaki Naran/ YN) are endemic plants to Sri Lanka, have been traditionally used to treat various ailments. This research was planned to assess the preference ...

The rugose spiralling whitefly (RSW) Aleurodicus rugioperculatus is a serious pest that causes substantial economic losses in Sri Lankan coconut plantations. Chemical based approaches have been commonly employed to manage ...

Natural color additives are increasingly demanded by sausage industry due to the health and safety concerns associated with the synthetic colorants. Aim of this study was to investigate the potential of using beetroot ...

Bamboo shoots are widely used in Asian cuisine due to their mild flavor and nutritional richness, holding cultural and economic importance beyond their culinary versatility. Beer, a globally cherished alcoholic drink, ...

AquaCrop, a leading crop simulation model, improves agricultural practices by simulating an extensive tapestry of diverse crop conditions. Nonetheless, the model's strong demand for inputs, which includes climate, ...

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is a minor export crop in Sri Lanka since ancient time. Anyhow, Vanila does not consider as a good source of income though the Vanilla is second most expensive crop in the world. This study ...

Soilless transplant production has revolutionized vegetable cultivation by creating a controlled environment to optimize yield and quality. An economically viable soilless substrate with desirable physical and chemical ...