Uttara C. Samarakoon

Uttara C. Samarakoon studies controlled-environment and greenhouse crop production, focusing on hydroponic and organic growing systems for vegetables like lettuce and cucumber as well as ornamental plants such as Clematis, poinsettia, and petunia. The work examines practical growing factors—fertilizer type and dosing, water and nutrient management, propagation methods, and disease and postharvest quality—aimed at improving yield, plant health, and production efficiency. This research is applied horticultural science intended to inform commercial greenhouse and hydroponic growing practices.

Publication output has been relatively steady at 1-3 papers per year for most of the past decade, with a notable increase to 6 publications in 2024 before tapering slightly.

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