Model soil aggregates incorporated with organic amendments (OAs) can serve as nutrient-rich potting media. The OAs can induce water repellency (WR) in model soil aggregates restricting moisture availability for the organic ...

This paper presents the development of a compact fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of automatic vertical take-off and transition to horizontal flight using only conventional control surfaces, without the ...

The development of small-scale extruder machines has become increasingly important due to the growing demand for efficient food processing technologies. This study focuses on the design and fabrication of a screw-type ...

Ensuring microbial safety of the commercially important giant freshwater prawn (GFP), Macrobrachium rosenbergii, is crucial given its rising commercial value and sensitivity to postharvest handling conditions. Staphylococcus ...

Soil acidity is a major constraint limiting paddy productivity in the Low Country Wet Zone (LCWZ) of Sri Lanka, while the high cost and limited availability of conventional liming materials such as dolomite restrict their ...

Efficient nitrogen management is essential for high-value crops such as curry chili (Capsicum annuum), where excessive use of urea can degrade soil and contribute to environmental pollution. This study evaluated pelletized ...

Rising demand for healthier foods has driven interest in low-fat, low-sugar yoghurts, though such reductions often impair quality. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), a pumpkin variety shows a strong potential as a ...

Honey’s characteristics and health benefits depend on its botanical and geographical origin—factors poorly understood in Sri Lankan honey. This study characterised floral sources, geographic origin, physicochemical ...