Cell wall-modifying enzymes, activate during fruit development or triggered by environmental conditions such as heat and apoplasmic pH changes, degrade structural polysaccharides like pectin leading to reduced fruit ...

Recently, there has been growing interest in utilizing fruit and vegetable by-products for food product development. This study investigates the potential of pumpkin peel (PP), a fiber-rich by product abundant in minerals, ...

Agricultural systems worldwide are increasingly vulnerable to climate-induced stresses, yet there remains a lack of integrated GIS-GPS frameworks tailored for site-specific climate adaptation. This study aims to develop ...

Cinnamomum zeylanicum is a high-value spice with deep historical and economic significance, particularly as a major export crop in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to examine the economic aspects of cinnamon farming, focusing ...

Seaweeds, Eucheuma cottonii, is widely recognized for its nutritional and industrial value due to its high content of bioactive compounds, including carrageenan. In this study, E. cottonii was sourced from the coastal ...

Encapsulation is an effective approach to deliver probiotics to consumers without compromising their viability. Probiotics are sensitive to processing, storage and gastrointestinal tract conditions, often leading to ...

Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seeds are an underutilized, nutrient-rich agricultural by-product that is often discarded as waste despite their exceptional nutritional profile. This study aimed to develop a high-quality ...

Inland fisheries play a significant role in the food security and livelihoods of Sri Lanka, especially the culture-based fisheries (CBF) systems in Sri Lankan reservoirs that rely on regular stocking. Stocked exotic ...

Background: Osteoporosis is a global health problem and it is a prevalent disease among postmenopausal women in Asian countries. It is considered as a silent disease as it does not give any clue until person suffer a ...

Background: Proper maternal nutrition is vital for fetal development and maternal health. Dietary practices among pregnant women are influenced by personal, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Despite established ...