Research and development and innovations in floriculture: lessons from the market giants for developing countries like Sri Lanka

Beneragama, C.K.; Peiris, Sriyani E.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2016.1131.17

Cited by 6 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Incorporating new thinking and broad thinking are obligatory to sensitive with the trends in the global floriculture business. In this regard, entities which involve with floriculture growing need to think and practice out-of-box and be able to grasp the latest emerging trends in value addition of the product, incensement of vase life of the products, dry flower production, usage of genetic modification and tissue culture methods, identify potential industry, mass propagation housing structure and so on (Beneragama and Peiris, 2016). At present, floriculture covers nine provinces, including 25 districts in Sri Lanka.…”

Section: Scope Of the Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Toward dynamic capability views of entrepreneurial growth intention: perspective of floricultures industry in Sri Lanka

Sachitra

Padmini

2020

WJEMSD

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

PurposeIt is aware that entrepreneurial growth has gained some attention in the literature, yet the debate in respect of the determinants of entrepreneurial growth intention (EGI) is far from being complete. The purpose of this study is to identify the key dynamic capabilities that foster EGI in floriculture industry in Sri Lanka.Design/methodology/approachThe study used quantitative approach. The owners of farms who possess commercial experience in floriculture cultivation in Sri Lanka were selected as a target population. A self-administrated structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Valid and reliable indicators were developed to conceptualize five key capabilities and EGI.FindingsBased on the responses from 206 farm owners, results of the multiple regression analysis indicate that organizational learning, technological and alliance formation capabilities are significantly associated with EGI of floriculture farm owners.Originality/valueThe need for common conceptualization of dynamic capabilities and EGI represents a major gap in the literature. The study expands the current debates on entrepreneurial growth and institutional environment, which allows the mapping out of dynamic capability development.

show abstract

Section: Scope Of the Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Toward dynamic capability views of entrepreneurial growth intention: perspective of floricultures industry in Sri Lanka

Sachitra

Padmini

2020

WJEMSD

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Since early 1990s, Sri Lanka has been gaining ground progressively in plant tissue culture (PTC) sector especially with the state-of-the-art technology [1]. A wide range of plants are mass propagated through PTC by both public and private institutes and organizations for both domestic and overseas markets.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Plant Tissue Culture in Sri Lanka: Current status, Challenges and Opportunities

Padukkage¹,

Nanayakkara²,

Padmini³

2023

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Lack of reliable information on PTC industry in Sri Lanka is hampering the advancement of the technology. Hence, this study attempted to assess the current status of PTC industry in Sri Lanka in order to ascertain the type and the level of interventions needed to broaden the horizons of the industry. Data of last 05 years were collected through qualitative research methods including a questionnaire-based survey, personal interviews, etc. and personal interviews to identify product diversity, R&D, available facilities, production capacity, and markets. Information was analyzed qualitatively using descriptive statistical software to assess the current status, and identify gaps, challenges and opportunities. COVID pandemic and the economic crisis had a heavy toll on the PTC industry. Six major challenges experienced by business owners were identified as increasing capacity, opportunities to build market linkages, demand fluctuations, issues relating to awareness and insufficient support given by the government. Proper identification and screening of mother plants, determining the production capacities and marketing, knowledgeable and skilled human resources, were identified as important contributory factors for success. Development strategies identified mainly include instinctive decision making and government support. Embracing the significant trade achievements through resource reallocation, prioritization and improvisation processes at individual, family group, inter-organizational levels and across these levels need to be regulated through a responsible authority. These interpretations and recommendations of this research can be utilized both by the policy makers and public and private sector organizations for decision making purposes targeting commercial scale advancements.

show abstract

“…Roses cultivate for several applications such as the medicine preparation industry, perfume manufacture plant, gardening flower, domestic cultivation, and various types of foodstuffs (Younis et al, 2013). Sri Lankan export sector relies mainly on a series of rose species (Beneragama and Peiris, 2015).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of Seaweed (Padina antrillarum) Extract Foliar Application on Growth and Flowering of Roses Variety ‘Local’

Kularathne

Srikrishnah

Sutharsan

2021

Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Seaweed (Padina antrillarum) abundantly found in the coastal region of Eastern Sri Lanka. Seaweed contains a wide range of nutrients and hormones for plant growth. An experiment was conducted at the Crop Farm, Eastern University, Sri Lanka to assess the effects of seaweed (Padina antrillarum) extract on the flowering of roses var. ‘Local’ from July to September 2020. Four treatments were used in this experiment viz. 10% (T1), 20% (T2), and 30% (T3) seaweed extracts with control treatment (T4). Treatments were applied at once-a-week interval. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with three replications. All other management practices were followed uniformly. Measurements were done at once a month. Collected data were analyzed. The higher performances in measured parameters (plant height, leaf area, plant biomass, number of flowers per plant) were observed in T2. It showed that once a week application of 20% seaweed liquid extract had the potential to increase growth and flower production in roses. It might be due to the presence of nutrients and the growth hormones in seaweed extract and optimum concentration of seaweed extract received by plants at T2. In T1 and T3, plants received sub-optimum and higher concentration respectively. It could be the reason for the lowest performances in these treatments. From this experiment, it could be concluded that once a week application of 20% seaweed liquid extract of Padina antrillarum is suitable to increase flowering in roses of treatment tested.

show abstract

Research and development and innovations in floriculture: lessons from the market giants for developing countries like Sri Lanka

Cited by 6 publications

References 10 publications

Toward dynamic capability views of entrepreneurial growth intention: perspective of floricultures industry in Sri Lanka

Toward dynamic capability views of entrepreneurial growth intention: perspective of floricultures industry in Sri Lanka

Plant Tissue Culture in Sri Lanka: Current status, Challenges and Opportunities

Influence of Seaweed (Padina antrillarum) Extract Foliar Application on Growth and Flowering of Roses Variety ‘Local’

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About