The hybridization and selection in rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) aim to produce superior genotypes. The perennial nature of Hevea is the major limitation in rubber breeding. Early selection is crucial for strengthening and ...

The fisheries industry in Sri Lanka plays a vital role in nutritional and food security, job creation, and foreign revenue earnings. Co-management is an important strategy for sustainable fisheries management, where ...

To date, Sri Lanka, like many other South Asian countries, has experienced an above-average level of the negative impacts of climate change. The study uses the ORANI-G-SL, a single-country, static computable general ...

The development of instant pasta enriched with jackfruit seed powder and unripe banana flesh powder presents a novel approach to sustainable food innovation. In the present study, various composite flour mixtures were ...

The cultivated peanut is a globally important crop, valued for its oil, food, and feed uses, but has a narrow genetic base. High stress resistance, good-quality and high-yield factors residing in wild species constitute ...

Gelatin extracted from animal tissues is widely used to stabilize set yoghurt. However, there is an increased consumer preference for plant-based stabilizers, such as starch, over animal-based gelatin in yoghurt products. ...

This study was carried out in Delta State, Nigeria to determine the effect of social stratification on extension - farmer contact among poultry farmers. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 108 poultry ...

The use of rice (Oryza sativa L.) allelopathy for weed management could reduce the need for applying herbicides to the crop. In this study a pot experiment and a laboratory bioassay were conducted to assess the allelopathic ...

In spite of the health benefits of fruits, world statistics reflect under-consumption in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries. This study was therefore carried out to analyse the determinants of ...

Conflict resolution approach of Local Government Peace and Security Committee (PSC) set up in Ibarapa area of Oyo state is pertinent and exemplary to the realization of the important goal of a food secured country and ...