Water sustainability is a global imperative, given the rising demand for freshwater, which constitutes merely 1% of the earth's water and is essential for human use. Sri Lanka's dry zones contend with severe droughts, ...

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) is a globally significant vegetable crop, particularly in temperate regions like Sri Lanka. The main objective of this study is to identify the most suitable fertilizer mixture for high-density ...

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture causes several environmental and health problems. Furthermore, organic fertilizers have become an alternative due to the high cost of chemical fertilizers. Therefore, ...

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 ...