HYDROPONICS OR SOIL-LESS CULTURE Generally, crops are cultivated in soil. But continuous cultivation of crops in soil has resulted in poor soil fertility, reducing the opportunities for natural soil fertility build-up by microbes. This situation has to lead to poor yield and quality. Also, conventional crops growing in soil (Open Field Agriculture) are difficult. As…
The coconut [Cocos nucifera (C. Nucifera)L.] It is an important tree in the world. Since it has many uses it is often called the “tree of life”. Coconut provides food for millions of people, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Effective control measures are essential to combat the wide range of pest and diseases of…
The mango is popularly known as the King of fruit. It belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. Major species are known as Mangifera indica. Mainly there are two types: the Indian type and the Indochinese type. The management of pest and diseases of mango is crucial for ensuring a healthy and thriving mango orchard, as they…
Cucurbits are herbaceous annuals or perennials with a storage root and mostly moist vines. These plants grow either prostrate along the ground or climb using tendrils. Plants rarely grow as trees, shrubs, or bushes. The tendrils can grow branched or simple and generated at the petiole base. There are usually four arched filaments coiling with…
Banana is the most cultivated and consumed food in Sri Lanka. It belongs to the family Musaceae. Southeast Asia is the origin of this plant. Mainly there are two species, such as Musa accuminata and Musa balbisiana. It can be consumed as a Dessert type (sweet banana) or Cooking type (plantains). Many varieties are grown in Sri…
