Insects: Future Food
By Dr. Dilani K. Hettiarachchi The world population is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the United Nation human population will increase to 9.7 billion in 2050 from 8.2 …
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From Bark to Brew: The Story Behind Cinnamon Quill based tea packaging
From ancient spice routes to modern wellness trends, cinnamon and tea have traveled continents praised for flavor, health, and ritual. Today, cinnamon tea stands at the crossroads of tradition and …
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Anthracnose: A Persistent Fungal Threat in Agriculture.
Anthracnose is a destructive and widely spread fungal disease affecting a broad range of crops worldwide. It severely impacts both the pre- and post-harvest stages in tropical and subtropical regions. …
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Aquatic plants in Anuradhapura: an under-utilized copious resource?
By Dr. Dilani K. Hettiarachchi and Dr. K.O.L. Chathurika. Karunanayake Freshwater habitats and man-made tanks in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is a country with a variety of lentic and lotic …
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Redefining Safe Spreads:The Rise of the Allergen-Free Garlic Fat Spread
by Hashan Navodya, The global demand for margarine and fat-based spreads has been steadily rising, driven by increasing urbanization, changing dietary habits, and the growing popularity of plant-based alternatives. Consumers …
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Reusable containers to overcome the single use polythene menace in mushroom cultivation
By Dr. K.O.L. Chathurika Karunanayake and Hasitha S.B. Katugaha Mushrooms as a source of nutrition Mushrooms are fruiting bodies of basidiomycete fungi with approximately 2000 edible species known to be …
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Safeguarding Our Future: The Imperative of Environmental Cleanliness
By Gothami Bandara. In an era marked by rapid urbanization and industrial growth, environmental cleanliness has emerged as a critical concern worldwide. The accumulation of waste, pollution of natural resources, …
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1st International Conference on Mycology and Plant Pathology Successfully Concludes in Batticaloa.
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka – February 8, 2025 The Sri Lanka Association for Mycology and Plant Pathology (SLAMPP) proudly hosted its 1st International Conference on Mycology and Plant Pathology at the …
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Little Agriculturist – Empowering Future Agriculturists Through Hands-on Science Education
The Little Agriculturist Program, a key initiative under the Little Scientist Project, has completed its first phase and commenced its second phase. Led by Professor Dharmadasa, in collaboration with the …
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Little Mycologist – Successful Science Communication Through Practical Science Education.
The Little Mycologist Program, a key component of the Little Scientist Project initiated by the Ministry of Education and the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), has …
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