Solar drying is a commonly used drying method. However, it has limitations such as dependency on weather conditions and uneven drying thus causing postharvest losses. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to design ...

Climate change emerges as a severe threat, particularly affecting South Asia's agriculture, including Sri Lanka. Variations in rainfall pose a tangible risk, impacting crop yield and water management in a significant manner. ...

Nutrient leaching is a phenomenon, where essential elements that important for the plant growth are lost from the soil with percolating water through the soil profile. Sandy regosols are characterized by inadequate water ...

Banana, an ancient fruit, has evolved into one of the world's most widely cultivated, traded, and consumed fruits. Its popularity is particularly noteworthy in Sri Lanka, where it is the most widely grown and consumed ...

Coconut is a major plantation product in Sri Lanka. Every district grows coconut, and the coconut triangle spanning the districts of Kurunegala, Puttalam, and Gampaha accounting for about 55% of the total area planted to ...

The use of technology in education has resulted in diverse learning modalities, with blended learning gaining popularity in academic settings. Perceived usefulness refers to people's perceptions of how valuable a specific ...

This research explores the development and quality assessment of a beverage using date seed powder as a caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee. The production process involves the extraction of date seed powder ...

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 ...