RESEARCH ON GOING
Testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of using low temperature storage as a solution for proper utilization of excess fruit and vegetable production in Sri Lanka
This study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of using low temperature storage as a solution for proper utilization of the excess fruit and veg...
Study the feasibility and design a ventilated trailer for perishable transportation
Fresh horticultural produce is highly perishable and cause 30-40% quantitative and many other quality deteriorations. The current fruit and vege...
Solar Assisted drying for dehydration of perishables
Post-harvest losses of farm products, especially of fruits, vegetables and other perishables, nearly ranged from 20-40 %in Sri Lanka. For low-income f...
Design and Development of Monkey and Bat repellent Device
Canopy level pest attacks in agriculture has been identified as one of the most important factors that endangers the national food security. Many rese...
Identification of currently available stored pests in food commodities and evaluating potential plant based chemicals under plastic hermetic storage container in Sri Lanka
Cereals and grain legumes play a vital role in Sri Lankans’ diet. Cereals and other grains are the main energy source of the food and pulses perform...