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{"title":"Physicochemical and Microbial Characteristics of Selected Dried Fish Products in Sri Lankan Markets","authors":"T. M. N. P. Thennakoon, A. Subodinee, D. N. Koralagama, N. Y. Hirimuthugoda","doi":"10.4038/tare.v27i1.5662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v27i1.5662","url":null,"abstract":"The study was carried out to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological properties of selected dried fish (Boat dried fish, local- land dried fish, and imported dried fish) and Maldive fish samples from markets in Colombo (CD) and Matara (MD) districts. Dried fish samples of the Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), Mackerel Tuna (Decapterus russelli), Queenfish (Seriphus politus), Moonfish (Mene makulata), Bombay duck (Harpadon nehereus) and Maldive fish samples of Skipjack Tuna and Mackerel Tuna were analyzed. The results revealed that all chemical parameters are affected by the interaction of the source and types of dried fish. Aspergillus spp and Saccharomyces spp were identified in the majority of the samples. The highest mean value of moisture (WB%), crude protein%, crude fat%, total ash%, NaCl%, pH, and histamine (mg/kg) content of dried fish were shown by, CD Local Shark (53.2 ± 0.2), MD Bombay duck (61.83 ± 0.80), MD Bombay duck (14.70 ± 1.39), MD Moonfish (28.20 ± 1.16), MD Moonfish (20.50 ± 0.49), CD Local Mackerel (7.87 ± 0.06), CD Local Mackerel (127) respectively. However, no any significant difference reported in sensory evaluation particularly on smell, taste, texture, saltiness, and overall acceptability of samples. The findings of the research can be used as baseline information for the future development of product quality in the dried fish industry in Sri Lanka.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"63 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140367655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Organic and Chemical Fertilizer Combinations on Growth, Yield, and Soil Carbon in in Oil Palm Cultivation at Talgaswella Estate, Sri Lanka","authors":"D. Bulugahapitiya, I. R. Palihakkara, A. Blasuriya","doi":"10.4038/tare.v27i1.5681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v27i1.5681","url":null,"abstract":"The success of oil palm cultivation hinges on factors such as planting material quality, management practices, and the availability of essential macro and micro-nutrients. Insufficient nutrient supply adversely impacts both vegetative growth and the ultimate yield in terms of quantity and quality. To address this issue, an experiment was conducted at Talgaswella Estate, belonging to Elpitiya Plantations PLC., situated in the Low Country Wet Zone (LCWZ) of Sri Lanka. The objective was to enhance the productivity and profitability of marginal oil palm lands. A ten-year-old oil palm field was chosen as the experimental site, employing a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with eleven treatments and three replicates, including an absolute control. Each trial plot consisted of six palm trees, totaling 198 trees in the experiment. Treatments involved varying combinations of Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB), Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), and Poultry Litter (PL), with and without chemical fertilizer. Soil, plant, and yield parameters were measured, and the data were analyzed using the Minitab statistical tool. After three years, results indicated that 100% organic fertilizer-received plots (T11) and 100% chemical fertilizer-treated plots (T2) exhibited significant increases in average fresh fruit bunch weight (22.81 Kg and 21.82 Kg), soil organic carbon percentage (3.00 and 2.23), and leaf chlorophyll content (78.79 and 75.07) of the 17th frond compared to T11 and T2 treated plots. Intermediate results were observed in the remaining fertilizer combined plots (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10). The findings suggest that the use of organic fertilizer in marginal oil palm lands not only improves crop and soil factors but also contributes to environmental sustainability through the recycling of oil palm waste products. It is recommended to periodically apply organic fertilizer, especially on marginal oil palm lands, to enhance overall crop productivity and land sustainability.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"65 49","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140364979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyze the Seed Quality of Capsicum annum (Clv. GROSSUM) by Maintaining an Optimum Number of Fruits Load in the Plant","authors":"W. M. D. Dilrukshi, N. Dahanayake, A. S. Balasooriya, U. Priyadarshana","doi":"10.4038/tare.v27i1.5672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v27i1.5672","url":null,"abstract":"Capsicum annum, commonly known as bell pepper, belongs to the Solanaceae family, specifically the Grossum Group. Various cultivars of this plant yield fruits in diverse colors, such as red, yellow, orange, green, white, and purple. The quality of Capsicum annum seeds is closely tied to the quantity of fruits produced. It was observed that as the number of fruits per plant increases, the seed quality tends to decrease. The primary objective of this study was to examine the relationship between seed quality and the number of fruits per plant. Awareness of the optimal fruit yield achievable with high-quality seeds can reduce the cost associated with hybrid seed production. The study utilized fruit development in plants as the treatment, with fruit load categories ranging from 8–9 fruits/plant to more than 18 fruits/plant. A completely randomized design with ten replicates was employed, and hand pollination of Capsicum annum exhibited a success rate of 75–80%. Various parameters, including the dry weight of seeds per pod, seed number per pod, seed volume, dry weight of 1000 seeds, seed germination, and viability percentage, were recorded. While the number of seeds per pod, seed germination, and viability percentage remained unaffected by the fruit load of plants, other selected parameters were influenced. The seed volume was recorded as the number of seeds per gram, with the lowest value considered the best. The treatment with 13–15 fruits/plant demonstrated the highest number of fruits and the best seed quality. Observations indicated the following values for this treatment: dry weight of seed per pod (0.533g), seed number per pod (86 seeds), seed volume (147 seeds), dry weight of 1000 seeds (7.45g), seed germination percentage (85%), and viability percentage (86.33%). For Capsicum annum (Cultivar: Grossum), it is recommended to maintain 13–15 fruits per plant in a greenhouse setting to ensure the production of high-quality seeds.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"40 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140365325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Two Bacterial Isolates on Selected Improved Rice Varieties Under In Vitro and Greenhouse Condition","authors":"L. G. I. Chathurika, I. Mandic-Mulec, E. P. Greenberg, G. Senanayake, S. Geekiyanage","doi":"10.4038/tare.v27i1.5699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v27i1.5699","url":null,"abstract":"Sri Lankan rice cultivation has been heavily dependent on the large-scale use of inorganic fertilizers since the introduction of new improved rice varieties to farmers in the 1960s. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers is adverse on human health and the environment. Plant growth-promoting bacteria are recognized as an eco-friendly approach to replace inorganic fertilizer. However, there are a few numbers of reports on efficient biofertilizers for Sri Lankan conditions. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of two selected local bacterial isolates (I-I and I-II) under in vitro and greenhouse condition, on commonly grown improved rice varieties in the low country of Sri Lanka. The experiment was carried out in a Completely Randomized Design with three replicates. Bacterial isolates (106 colony forming units / millilitre) were inoculated on 2-day old sterile rice seedlings. Sri Lankan improved rice variety Bg 300 inoculated with I-I and I-II reported significant low number of days to flowering (DF) as 74 ±0 and 75±0.11 in contrast to that of control plants (79 ±0.16) and both isolates I-I and I-II significantly increased root length as 10 ±0.4, and 12±0.03 cm respectively, over control plants (7 ±0.2 cm) under in vitro condition. Above experiment was extended under greenhouse condition with three improved rice varieties of Bg 300, Bg 379/2 and At 308 in Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Sri Lanka (in ecological zone WL2 of Low Country Wet Zone) and with Bg 300 in Beliatta, Sri Lanka (in ecological zone IL1b of Low Country Intermediate Zone) under greenhouse condition with four replicates. The bacteria inoculated plants of Bg 379/2 reported significantly lower number of DF of 112.5±0.86 and 114±0.28 in contrast to that of control plants (118.5±1.22). The plants of Bg 300 and Bg 379/2 with I-I, produced the highest number of grains per first panicle (GP) as 134±7.35 and 157±11.2 respectively over those of the control plants of Bg 300 and Bg 379/2 (105.75±6.98 and 132±2.94 respectively). Bacteria inoculation did not affect DF and GP in rice variety At 308 indicating the different responses of variety on inoculation in the experiment at WL2. Bacterial isolate I-I inoculated plants showed significantly higher GP in contrast to control in greenhouse at IL1b. There is a potential for tested bacteria to be developed as a biofertilizer through subsequent field experiments in the future.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"33 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140366886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cultivar-Specific Growth and Yield of Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis) in the Low Country Wet Zone, Sri Lanka","authors":"Ariyasoma Umur, Shyamalee Hapa, DL Wathugala","doi":"10.4038/tare.v27i1.5692","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v27i1.5692","url":null,"abstract":"Joyweed/Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessile) is a globally significant leafy vegetable, yet its maximum yield potential remains largely unrealized due to the limited genetic diversity of existing varieties. Farmers frequently lack precise knowledge about the yield potential, growth characteristics, and quality of the produce. Few attempts of research attentions were given to assess its growth characteristics, susceptibility to diseases and pests, consumer acceptability, and yield potential. Therefore, this study aims to comprehensively evaluate growth and yield traits, sensory qualities and morphological features of eight carefully selected Mukunuwenna cultivars. Thus, identifying the most suitable Mukunuwenna cultivars for the Low Country Wet Zone, Sri Lanka. In this investigation, we assessed four Mukunuwenna selections, including one wild (red) variety, alongside three local Mukunuwenna cultivars, focusing on their growth, yield and morphological characteristics under upland field conditions at the Agriculture Research Station, Thelijjawila, Sri Lanka. The study followed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates. Data were meticulously collected for eight growth parameters and two yield parameters including average internodal distance, average leaf length, average leaf width, average number of shoots per unit area, average number of leaves per stem, average number of flowers per stem, average shoot height, average chlorophyll content, average leaf to stem ratio, and average yield per plot. The results, analyzed through ANOVA and mean separation demonstrated significant differences (P< 0.05) among Mukunuwenna cultivars across various attributes, To assess the diversity in growth and yield, a principle component analysis was conducted. A sensory evaluation was performed to assess the consumer preference. Notably, the Piliyandala selection exhibited the most promising growth and yield traits, particularly excelling leaf to stem ratio and gaining the highest consumer preference. Other notable performers were the Colombo selection, Weda Mukunuwenna and Cultivar M7 showing preferable growth and yield traits with strong consumer appeal. Considering these findings, we conclude that Piliyandala selection, Colombo selection, and Cultivar M7 exhibit preferable growth and yield traits for commercial cultivation, while Weda Mukunuwenna stands out as an ideal choice for home garden cultivation under upland conditions in the Low Country Wet Zone, following recommended agronomic practices. This study’s outcomes hold significant promise for further research endeavors, focusing on enhancing desirable growth and yield traits.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"53 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140365405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of Productivity and Problems Associated With Betel Leaf Cultivation in Sylhet Region of Bangladesh","authors":"R. H. Upoma, M. S. J. Mazumder, M. H. Monshi, M. H. Mouri, M. Alam","doi":"10.4038/tare.v27i1.5689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v27i1.5689","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed at evaluating the determinants of productivity of betel leaf cultivation among the farmers of two districts namely Sylhet and Moulvibazar administered under Sylhet division, Bangladesh. A total of 80 respondents were selected as the sample using multistage random sampling technique for achieving objectives of the study. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire during the month of March, 2020. Based on the objective’s descriptive statistics, ANCOVA and stepwise regression model were employed to analyze the data. The study found that, most of the farmers of betel leaf were followed their indigenous knowledge and technology to cultivate betel leaf. ANCOVA and stepwise regression model were employed to identify the factors as well as their impact on betel leaf production. The study identified the factors that significantly influenced the productivity of betel leaf farming i.e. the involvement of marketing agreement, access to training, access to irrigation, amount of cow dung applied and land area under betel leaf cultivation. The study also confronted some problems associated with the betel leaf cultivation like excess rainfall during peak season, insufficiency of irrigation water, disease attacks and low price of betel leaf. Therefore, this study provide essential information that can be used by the growers, scientists, exporters, policy makers to increase the productivity of betel leaf cultivation in the future. This study will build a foundation for further research based on the present background.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"63 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140366437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of hydrogen peroxide treatment on functional properties of paddy husk biochar and its application for wastewater treatment","authors":"M. Arunmugan, C. P. Rupasinghe, T. Manoharan, N. Kannan","doi":"10.4038/tare.v26i4.5687","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v26i4.5687","url":null,"abstract":"Paddy husk is one of the biomass raw materials and byproducts of the rice production and processing industry. It is very much abundant in Sri Lanka, which is readily available as an energy source. Paddy husk contains silica as a special characteristic component. Application of paddy husk is novel in Sri Lanka. Though it has perceived implications, the process may impose limitations in its application. Appropriate knowledge of the functional properties of paddy husk is required for applying them in thermochemical conversion processes like pyrolysis. The ultimate objective of this study is to identify the effectiveness of wastewater treatment using biochar, derived from H2O2-treated paddy husk. The changes in functional properties: moisture content, proximate analysis, true density, bulk density, and porosity of paddy husks, before and after H2O2 treatment were evaluated in this study. Two main variables: concentration of H2O2 and treatment temperature, were considered. The H2O2 treatment method was investigated to remove the lignin distributed in the lignocellulosic matrix of paddy husk. The results obtained from this experimental study showed that there was a significant difference in the functional properties of the paddy husk after H2O2 treatment. The biosorbent adsorption process is the finest treatment method, for the removal of methylene blue dye. The use of H2O2-treated paddy husk bio sorbent as an alternative cost-effective adsorbent in the removal of methylene blue has been extensively studied and compiled. Biochar as a firm carbonaceous material shows reasonable potential to oversee wastewater contaminants, due to induced pore spaces that are responsible for the removal of contaminants.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"141 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139145660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of alternative nursery potting mixtures for betel (Piper betle L.)","authors":"Dinelka San, Dissanayaka Dmpv, Premathilake Ugat, Weerasuriya Gpan","doi":"10.4038/tare.v26i4.5691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v26i4.5691","url":null,"abstract":"Betel (Piper betle L.) is a woody climber with cultural and economic significance. Precise potting mixture is a prerequisite to produce quality nursery plants. Exploring alternative potting mixtures is crucial in addressing limitations associated with traditional potting mixtures. This research aimed to evaluate the different alternative potting mixtures for nursery production of betel. The research was conducted at Betel Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture, at Narammala. Seven potting mixtures were prepared using different ratios of topsoil, coir dust, sand, cattle manure, compost, goat manure, Partially Burnt Paddy Husk (PBPH) and poultry manure. Department of Export Agriculture (DEA) recommended potting mixture (Topsoil: Sand: Coir dust: Cattle manure 1:1:1:1) was used as the control (T1). This experiment was laid out in a Complete Randomized Design and each treatment consisted 15 nursery pots. “Ratadalu” stem cuttings were used as planting materials. Analysis was done on the EC, pH, and N, P, and K content of the nutrients in potting mixes. Growth parameters; number of leaves, shoot length and diameter were recorded weekly. Survival rate, shoot and root weight, root volume measured at 9th week. Except, T8 (Topsoil: PBPH: Poultry manure 1:3:1) potting mixture, other alternative nursery potting mixtures showed similar performances to control (T1) for most of the tested parameters. Out of alternative mixtures, T2 potting mixture exhibited more similar performances to the DEA recommended potting mixture. Therefore, T2 (Topsoil: Sand: Coir dust: Compost 1:1:1:1) can be suggested as the best alternative potting mixture for nursery production of betel.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"105 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139146463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation of plant height and crop age with yield potential in Sri Lankan traditional rice accessions of Ma wee: a comparative study in Kamburupitiya with selected new improved rice varieties","authors":"H. M. A. S. B. Jayasinghe, D. M. J. B. Senanayake, Udari Uvindhya Rathnathunga, S. Geekiyanage","doi":"10.4038/tare.v26i4.5666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v26i4.5666","url":null,"abstract":"Generating knowledge about agronomic and yield characters of Ma wee is important for breeding. Therefore, this experiment aimed to determine the selected agronomic characteristics and yield components in accessions 8541 and 8543 (Maha Ma wee) and 4561 (Ma wee samba) varieties in comparison to new improved rice varieties (NIVs) of Bg 38, Bg 300 and Bg 366. Rice varieties were grown in pots in a completely randomized design in the greenhouse with 5 replicates for two consecutive Maha seasons of 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 in ecological zone of WL2. Daily daytime temperature (DT) inside the greenhouse and daily photoperiod were recorded during the experimental period. Selected agronomic characteristics and yield components were measured. During 2021/2022, DT varied from 250C to 30.250C, while in 2022/23, DT varied from 27.50C to 330C. DT during 2022/2023 was significantly higher compared to that of 2021/2022. Days to fifth leaf (DFL), plant height at fifth leaf (HFL), plant height at flowering (HF), number of grains per first panicle (GPP) and effective tiller number at harvest (ETH) varied from 24.00±.40 to 30.4±32, 40.00±1.14 to 60.90±2.75, 95.80±.96 to 235.6±11 and 2.00±.31 to 3.80±.37 during 2021/22 while variations were from 27.00±.70 to 32.60±.40, 39.20±.97 to 73.25±1.60, 81.75±4.11 to 239.00±2.91, 135.25±4.87 to 225.80±3.54 and 2.20±.20 to 3.60±.24 respectively during 2022/2023. DFL was influenced by the season, with significantly higher DFL during the 2022/2023 season having significantly higher DT. In 2021/2022, DFL, HFL, DF, HF and GPP were significantly higher in Ma wee accessions in contrast to those of NIVs. Except for Bg 38, which is bred with a traditional rice ancestor, NIVs produced significantly lesser GPP in contrast to Ma wee accessions. Although Bg 38 had the highest DF (145±1.15), and produced a higher GPP (213.5±9.97), HF (87.8±1.06) was significantly lower than that of Ma wee. Strong correlations were observed for DFL and DF (0.571), DFL and ETH (0.414), DF and GPP (0.599) and, HF and GPP (0.855). Our results suggest that the challenge of incorporating Ma wee accessions into breeding programmes for increased yield with an ideal plant structure must overcome the coincidence of high GPP with tall PH and the extended DF efficiently through molecular breeding strategies.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":" 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139142192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nutritional knowledge and consumption pattern of fruits: a context of Sri Lankan mothers","authors":"Perumpuli Pabn, Silva Knn, Darshani Mmg, Dilrukshi Dmn, Singharathne Smsjm, Lakmali Mgt","doi":"10.4038/tare.v26i4.5667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v26i4.5667","url":null,"abstract":"The per capita fruit consumption of Sri Lankans is reported as 100 g per day which lies below the recommendations. Moreover, mothers play a key role in the nutritional status of a family. Thus, the current study was focused on assessing the nutritional knowledge of Sri Lankan mothers in the context of family fruit consumption patterns. The primary data collection tool of this study was the questionnaire survey. The survey was conducted with a representative sample of Sri Lankan mothers (n=140) using self-structured questionnaires. Quantitative and qualitative statistical tools were employed to analyze the collected data of the study. As per the results, majority of the mothers in the sample size were known to have a moderate level of knowledge on fruit consumption (50.7%). Lack of a proper channel to access information was perceived as the major limitation for the poor awareness of the nutritional aspects. Further, the study investigated that the knowledge level of the mothers was significantly associated with the frequency of consuming fruits (p=15.87). The income level is positively correlated with the nutritional knowledge level (0.378) while the occupation has a negative relationship (3.037). The study concludes that the nutritional knowledge of Sri Lankan mothers is higher, and the fruit consumption frequency of their families depends on mothers' nutritional knowledge.","PeriodicalId":191739,"journal":{"name":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension","volume":"114 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139146847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}