Rice is the most important agricultural crop and staple food in Sri Lanka. With the growing population and changing climatic conditions, it is necessary to grow with increased yield potential. The objectives of this research ...

Rice, an important staple crop in Asia, exhibits a significant relationship between phenotypic traits and yield performance depending on ecological zones and submergence conditions. In Rathnapura, IR19A8790 stands out ...

Organic fertilizers, derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources, play a pivotal role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil fertility and contributing to a positive ecosystem. Unlike synthetic fertilizers, known ...

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L), an important plantation crop in Sri Lanka, faces productivity problems due to various biotic factors, with whitefly damage posing a significant threat as it promotes the growth of black sooty ...

The Gliptoterms dilatatus, commonly known as the low country live wood termite, predominantly inhabits decayed wood resulting from fungal infection in pruned stems of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. This study explores ...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food of over 21 million people of Sri Lanka and it is mainly cultivated as a wetland crop in Sri Lanka. Regarding grain yield in rice, more attention is paid to traits of above-ground ...

Photosynthesis serves as the primary source of dry matter production, determining biomass and grain yield in rice. The objectives of this research were to compare leaf photosynthetic traits among six elite rice ...

Cabbage ring spot disease poses a significant threat to cabbage cultivation in Nuwara Eliya and is traditionally controlled using environmentally harmful chemical fungicides. In search of environmentally friendly ...

The ectoparasites can affect productivity, hide quality and be a source of secondary infection in goats and sheep. This study investigated the prevalence of ectoparasites infestation in goats and sheep in Addalaichenai DS ...

Poultry products are viewed as fundamental food items providing animal protein at a relatively low cost in Sri Lanka. The demand for chicken meat and eggs in the country is satisfied through local supply. Kandy district ...