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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...