Rice is the staple food for Sri Lankan people. Annual production of rice in Sri Lanka needs to be
increased to feed the growing population and to maintain the self-sufficiency. Expanding the area
under rice cultivation ...
Yathurshini, M; Pragheeban, L(University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2025)
Leafy vegetables are an essential component of a balanced diet due to their rich nutritional
profile. However, producing high-quality leafy vegetables without the use of harmful
agrochemicals remains a significant challenge ...
Malinda, P.G.Isuru; Pradheean, L(University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2025)
Optimizing groundnut yield through effective use of biological and inorganic inputs is essential
for sustainable production. This study evaluated the effect of Rhizobium inoculation and different
levels of inorganic ...
Terensan, S.; Gajapathy, K.; Anushika, C.M.; Kishanthan, A.(National Library of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Understanding long-term yield trends and variability in paddy cultivation
is crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity, ensuring food security,
and guiding strategic policy interventions in Northern Sri Lanka. ...
Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) is a valuable plant in both culinary and medicinal uses, preliminary due to its unique aroma, flavour, and bioactive compounds. This semi-hardwood species in tropical and subtropical regions, ...
Smart farming is the use of information technology and sensors to collect and analyze data about crops, soil and weather conditions to make informed decisions about crop management, such as when to irrigate, apply fertilizer ...
Shanchitha, S.; Thiruchchelvan, N.; Mikunthan, G.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
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 ...
Nowshad, I.; Thiruchchelvan, N.; Mikunthan, G.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Pistia is considered the most invasive aquatic monocot weed globally due to its high multiplication potential. The larvae of the phytophagous Spodoptera pectinicornis (Lepidoptera) were found to damage P. stratiotes ...
Logaseelan, N.; Sritharan, S.; Arasakesary, S.J.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the most valuable vegetable spice crops that belongs to the family Alliaceae (2n=16). It is a valuable economic crop as an entomophily cross-pollinated vegetable. A hybridization experiment ...
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 ...
Tharindi Eranga De Silva, A.H.A.; Nalina, G.; Ketheesan, B.; Kasthuri, K.; Mahajini, R.(Federation of Eurasian Soil Science Societies, 2025)
The purpose of this investigation was to assess the efficiency of using dairy wastewater-grown Chlorella sp. (C) as a liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) when used in combination with inorganic or organic fertilizer on finger ...
The flowers of blue pea, a nutrient-rich yet underutilized crop in Sri Lanka, holds potential as a natural food colourant and health-enhancing ingredient. Therefore, Blue pea flower (BPF) provides an attractive natural ...
Rudhura premdharshan, M.; Vasantharuba, S.(The International conference on Advanced Materials for clean Energy and Health Applications (AMCEHA), 2025)
Conventional plastics are slow to degrade and contribute to environmental pollution, while bioplastics offer a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative, reducing waste and promoting environmental stewardship. Starch-based ...
Extensive studies have shown that geographic variation, primarily driven by environmental factors, affects the reproductive cycle duration, gametogenesis, and spawning periods of the Manila clam, Ruditapes philippinarum. ...
Marine ecosystems in the northwest Pacific are known for their high biodiversity, with many marine species, from tiny plankton to huge macroalgae. Marine biodiversity is affected by irreversible global warming, mainly the ...
In the intertidal zone, the reproductive dynamics of bivalves are influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors, including spatial and temporal fluctuations in sea surface temperature (SST), food availability, and diseases. ...
Anushika, C.M.; Terensan, S.; Gajapathy, K.(Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus), an aromatic and medicinal herb from the Lamiaceae family,
holds immense potential for the fragrance and pharmaceutical industries. As an indigenous plant, its
utilization aligns ...
Root-lesion nematodes, particularly Pratylenchus neglectus and P. crenatus (PNC), are
widely distributed in New Zealand and cause significant damage to maize roots, reducing crop
productivity. Despite their economic ...
Rathnasoma, G.K.T.; Arasakesary, S.J.; Pakeerathan, K.(Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
To overcome the malnutrition, economic and food crisis existing in Sri Lanka, our
agricultural productivity needs to be increased. Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.), is reported to have
been a hardy, very important source ...
Dinithi Charuni Aththanayake, A.M.; Eeswara, J.P.; Thirukkumaran, G.(Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Gyrinops walla, known as “WallaPatta”which,produce a resinous compound Agarwood, is
an endemic plant to Sri Lanka. The production of agarwood occurred as a response to external
damage. In-vitro propagation of G. walla ...