Stability of aggregates plays a crucial role in determining the physical health of soils. Soil amendments applied in agriculture may induce various properties, such as soil water repellency (SWR), which can influence ...

The red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) is a substantial agricultural pest with a broad host range and high reproductive potential. This study explores the biological traits such as development stages, reproductive ...

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), or lady’s finger, is a member of the Malvaceae family and commonly referred to as the "villager’s vegetable." It is valued for its high nutritional content, including essential minerals, ...

The excessive use of synthetic plastic packaging materials continues to pose serious environmental and health risks due to their non-biodegradable nature and potential migration of toxic substances into food. Therefore, ...

The global cosmetic industry continuously enriches with different novel herbal cosmetics. Nymphaea erangae (NE) and Atalantia ceylanica (AC) are popular for their remarkable dermocosmetic and medicinal properties. NE ...

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the main cash crops cultivated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, including the Jaffna district where it holds significant agricultural importance. However, onion cultivation faces low ...

Although recognized as excellent sources of nutrients and dietary supplements, some fruit species introduced to Sri Lanka are still not widely cultivated. Poor seed germination may limit their cultivation, but understanding ...

Cluster onion Allium ascalonicum L. is one of the most important crops grown in Sri Lanka and has a lot of economic importance and nutritional value. However, its production is limited by reduced yield, inferior bulb ...

The root system of a plant is more exposed to and affected by soil salinity, and it requires adaptations to withstand soil salinity. The salinity effect on root characteristics determines the resistance to salinity. ...

Seed priming has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance germination and early seedling vigor under abiotic stress, particularly salinity stress, which adversely affects rice production. This study was conducted ...