Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- A new chapter in Sri Lanka's agricultural innovation has begun with the establishment of the first export- oriented private tissue culture laboratory by the Lotus Group of Companies.

Located at Dalukgolla, Nikaweratiya, within the Lotus Seeds Farm premises, the state-of-the-art facility was officially opened on August 6, 2025, marking a major milestone in the nation's journey toward modern and globally competitive agribusiness.

Equipped with the latest technological innovations, the new tissue culture laboratory has been established with the goal of producing high-quality, disease-free planting materials for both local and export markets. The facility enables large-scale plant propagation under sterile, controlled ...