Suvanthini, T.(National Science and Technology Commission, 2025)
Rice has been cultivated in Sri Lanka for over 2,000 years, with traditional farming
methods deeply rooted in the nation's agricultural heritage. Despite its historical significance, rice
production in Sri Lanka faces ...
Vinogini, M.; Arasakesary, S. J.; Pradheeban, L.; Sivaneson, S.(Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food for over half of the world's population and it is
cultivated across most of the districts in Sri Lanka. Red pericarp rice is noteworthy for its higher
nutritional and medicinal ...
Mithusha, V.; Thiruchchelvan, N.; Pakeerathan, K.(Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) (RKN) are a significant threat to brinjal (Solanum
melongena L.) production, causing severe damage to root systems and impairing plant growth. As
RKN is a sedentary endoparasite ...
Arsh, A.R.A.; Pakeerathan, K.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2025)
The invasive, fast spreading, most problematic weed Parthenium hysterophours can be
managed eco-friendly using parthenium beetle Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister. The infestation
potential of Z. bicolorata on parthenium ...
Bandara, G.M.C.S.; Arasakesary, S.J.; Herath, P.G.H.M.S.N.(Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is one of widely cultivated vegetable crop in Sri Lanka.
Many pests’ attacks and diseases significantly decrease the quality and quantity of okra production in
dry zone. Okra Yellow Vein ...
Chukirthan, S.; Arasakeasary, S.J.(Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Syzygium cumini, generally referred to as Jamun or Indian black plum, is a tropical
evergreen tree species and it holds considerable ecological and economic value; however, its low
germination rate and seedlessness limit ...
Estimating forest structural parameters in structurally complex forests remains as challengi
ng. Use of highresolution imagery, suitable remote sensing variables and models will highly
contribute to improve estimation ...
An old-growth plantation is an iconic site that has great value. Assessing stand
parameters is laborious and time-consuming in the field. Therefore, this case study
aimed to estimate the stand parameters of a 114-year-old ...
Owari, T.; Matsui, M.; Kimura, N.; Oikawa, N.; Jeyavanan, K.(The University of Tokyo, Japan, and Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, 2023)
Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi (Lamb.) Carrière) is a major but non-native
plantation species in Hokkaido, northern Japan. Due to its relatively short planting
history, data on the stand and growth parameters of old ...
Pathirana, P.D.A.; Anusiya, M.; Jeyavanan, K.(Lincoln University College and Gampaha Wickramarachchi university of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka, 2024)
The growing use of liquid fertilizers among Sri Lankan farmers reflects a
broader trend toward sustainable agricultural practices, aimed at reducing reliance on
chemical inputs while improving crop productivity. In this ...
Hydroponic cultivation is gaining popularity due to efficient resources management and
quality food production. In general, different inorganic media are being used in
hydroponic cultivation. This study aimed to investigate ...
Pushpakalaa, M.; Herath, P. G. H. M.; Jeyavanan, K.; Varnika, K.; Jathikula, R.; Kujinsiga, J.(Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2022)
In Sri Lanka groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) is grown mainly for edible purposes and
it’s mostly affected by stem rot disease that is caused by the necrotrophic soil-borne plant
pathogen Sclerotium rolfsii. To control ...
Fruit peels are rich in essential plant nutrients. Nowadays, the demand for
organic fertilizer was increased. Therefore, the experiment was conducted to determine
the effect of banana and citrus fruit peel-based nutrition ...
This study thoroughly investigated the adsorption of Congo Red (CR) dye onto various microplastics (MPs), including high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), poly propylene ...
Bavithira, T.; Kannan, N.; Karunarathna, A.K.(University of Peradeniya, 2025)
This study investigates scientific insights into the adsorption mechanism of novel engineered biochar derived from coconut shells via catalytic conversion with FeCl3 for Malachite Green removal. This is a unique research ...
Nivetha, R.; Simmaky, S.; Sivakanthan, S.(The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 2024)
This study aimed to analyze the oxidative stability of flaxseed oil and coconut oil
blends. Coconut oil: flaxseed oil was mixed at different ratios on weight basis (95:5, 90:10,
85:15, 80:20, and 75:25). The oxidative ...
Eeswaran, R.; De Costa, J.; De Costa, D.; Dandeniya, W.S.(Sage, 2024)
Upland’s annual cropping systems are an important livelihood activity in tropical
countries like Sri Lanka. This study employs a case study approach, integrating a
questionnaire survey, focus group discussions and ...
Rice is one of the major staple food grains in the world and because of its higher water requirement, rice production is heavily threatened by climate change and extremes. As global warming and climate variabilities ...
In this study, we employ advanced data-driven techniques to investigate the complex relationships between the
yields of five major crops and various geographical and spatiotemporal features in Senegal. We analyze how
these ...
In the present investigation, fresh purple yam slices were blanched in hot water (80 °C) for 8–10 min, followed by drying under a cabinet dryer at 45, 55 and 65 °C, and open sunlight. This research aimed at comparing the ...