Spices carry important medicinal properties and are widely used in alternative medicine and pharmacology. A large number of factors can affect the consumption of spicy products by individuals. The current study focuses on ...

The evaluation of different edible coatings for mitigating chilling injury in mangoes represents a crucial step in addressing postharvest losses and ensuring the prolonged quality of this tropical fruit. This research ...

Averrhoa carambola, commonly known as star fruit, is a highly valued tropical fruit due to its unique flavor, high in vitamin, antioxidant, and dietary fiber content, which appeals to consumers who are health-conscious. ...

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a tropical fruit and it is a nutrient dense fruit rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Edible coating is a versatile tool in the food industry to improve food quality ...

Fruits are generally considered to be highly nutritious. They are excellent sources of essential vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Fruit based cider is an excellent solution for extending the shelf life of ...

Rice is a member of the grass family and it is considered as man’s main staple food. Rice bran is the outer layer of rice grains, and it is a by-product of rice milling. The burger bun, muffin and cracker were developed ...

Aglaonema unyamanee Tricolour is a monocotyledonous foliage plant with high economic value, mainly propagated through vegetative stem cuttings. Thidiazuron (TDZ) is a synthetic plant growth regulator contributes to enhance ...

Iron toxicity plays a crucial role in determining rice yield, particularly in the wet zone (WZ) of Sri Lanka. This scenario causes a substantial impact on above-ground biomass, limits grain yield, and leads to poor root ...

Inbred maize lines (Zea mays L.) play a crucial role in creating novel hybrids. However, there is a lack of understanding regarding the growth and leaf anatomical traits of the inbred collection derived from elite ...

A pot experiment was conducted at faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in the net house from August to December, 2023. The aim of the research was the investigation of leaf morphological and anatomical ...