Edible coating is a novel method which can be used to enhance shelf life of fruits. Therefore, this study was carried out to develop an edible coating from Aloe vera leaf gel to extend the shelf life of papaya (Carica papaya ...

With a view to establish their nutritional importance and promote consumption and industry usage, this study determined the contents of selected bio active compounds and antioxidant properties in 15 root and tuber crops ...

The indigenous root and tuber crops in Sri Lanka have not been exploited by the food industry. With a view to establish their nutritional importance and promote consumption and industry usage, this study determined the ...

Makandura White (MK-White; Calocybe sp.) is a newly introduced edible mushroom variety. Cultivation of MK-White requires a specific agronomic practice called ‘casing’. Currently, the only casing material used in ...

Trees are one of the major soft landscape elements in the landscape industry where they are selected by making a bond between their main features with the particular requirements that need to be fulfilled. Hence, they ...

Early desiccation limits the vase life of Acacia cut flowers and foliage and may be attributable to poor hydraulic conductivity (Kh) of the cut stems. Acacia holosericea A.Cunn. ex G.Don has been adopted as the test species ...

Legumes are important crop species belonging to the family Fabaceae and constitute a significant part in the diet of Sri Lankans, as a meat substitute. The present study evaluated antioxidants and their activity in locally ...

Microbes and their exopolysaccharides (EPS) can block xylem vessels, thereby increasing the hydraulic resistance and decreasing the vase life of cut flowers and foliage. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) provides a ...

A short postharvest life is the major constraint associated with cut Acacia flowers and foliage. Treatment with CuSO4 (Cu2+) has previously been shown to improve the longevity of cut Acacia holosericea stems. Towards ...