The production of bioethanol from diverse peel wastes of underutilized fruits could be one of the alternative fuel systems. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of culture conditions and media composition ...

Coastal hazards such as erosion, tsunami, sea level rise, and storm surges are major challenges to the coastal community and to the sensitive coastal environ- ments including the estuarine areas of major rivers, emptying ...

Enhancing the nutritional value of confectionary foods is a global require- ment. Using underutilized crops for novel confectionery enables solutions for food shortages and opens up avenues for unprivileged communities ...

Chilli (Capsicum annum) is one the most economically important cash crops grown in the tank cascade systems of Sri Lanka. It is prominent in the diet and add flavour and pungency to various foods. This study was carried ...

The seaweed industry in Sri Lanka is an emerging sector that can signifi- cantly impact the country's economy. This study attempts to find the prospects and challenges of developing the seaweed industry in Sri Lanka. ...

Sri Lanka faces the dual challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition. In this context, the nutritional importance of underutilized vegetables (UUVs) cannot be understated. Present study addresses the question on ...

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a locally available root crop with different varieties. Cassava flour can be proposed as a substitute for wheat flour due to its texture and nutritional composition. Wheat flour is ...

Sri Lanka is an agrarian country that relies on paddy cultivation in the Dry zone. Yala season determined on tank water and cascade systems have been impacted by recent drought conditions highlighting the importance of ...

Fish are pivotal in ensuring global food and nutrition security, given their abundance of essential nutrients. Nevertheless, their habitats face many challenges due to the proliferation of diverse malpractices, resulting ...

Solid waste management is a pressing concern in the Jaffna Peninsula, where communities often resort to improper disposal methods, such as throwing waste on public places and roads. This research aimed to identify the ...