Fish is a primary source of animal protein among the Sri Lankan citizens. Sources of fish protein can be wild-caught or farmed. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) define the term aquaculture as the farming of ...

This study investigated the quality parameters of cookies made from the composite flour of wheat (Triticum aestivum), pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), and olu (Nymphaea pubescens Wild) seeds in different ratios were used for ...

The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in Sri Lanka's economy, significantly contributing to the nation's overall economic output. Several scholarly investigations have highlighted challenges in the agricultural ...

Sorghum and Napier hybrid cultivars exhibit better adaptation to tropical climates, offering a sustainable solution to fodder shortages during dry periods. This study investigated the growth and nutrient assimilation of ...

Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most important cereal crop globally. Most maize is expected to come from Sri Lanka's districts of Anuradhapura, Moneragala, and Ampara. Horowpothana is the second-largest Divisional Secretariat ...

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica L.) is one of the notable leafy vegetables of Sri Lanka. From ancient times on, it has been widely used for its distinct flavour, therapeutic value and nutritive value, particularly iron. ...

The cabbage leaf spot disease causes great destruction to cabbage cultivation in the up country wet zone in Nuwara Eliya District in Sri Lanka. The disease is controlled by chemical fungicides, which cause many negative ...

Maize is a prominent cash crop among the Sri Lankan farmers in the dry zone. However, its productivity has decreased mainly due to the effects of climate variability. Intermittent dry spells during the cropping period ...

At present, there is a widespread requirement for environment–friendly approaches to the production of quality and healthy food to ensure food security and sustainability in agriculture. Efforts are underway for sustainable ...

Vigna radiata, popularly known as Mung bean belongs to family Fabaceae. The excessive and unnecessary use of inorganic fertilizer in agriculture cause harmful effects to the environment and living organisms. Due these ...