• Teleconnection between Ocean-Atmospheric Oscillations and Extreme Rainfall: A Case Study for Jaffna Peninsula during 2015 and 2020 

  Chathumal, K.P.; Chandrasekara, S.S.K. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and El-Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) are identified as two ocean-atmospheric oscillations that impact over rainfall of Sri Lanka and cause extreme rainfall events. However, recent studies on ...
• Optimizing Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) Production through Digital Monitoring and Precision Agriculture: A Study on the Usage of Smart-climatic Agricore Platform 

  Ranasinghe, W.M.A.M.; Pilimathalawwa, A.M.C.T.; Rajendran, M.A.; Chamara, S. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Turmeric is a crucial crop, and optimal water quantity and a temperate environment are vital for rhizome production and plant metabolism. This research study was conducted in Negombo region to investigate the potential of ...
• Pesticide Residue Deposits in Crop and Environmental Samples of Rice Field Sprayed using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 

  Suganthi, A.; Kumaraperumal, R.; Pazhanivelan, S.; Thangachamy, P.; Krishnamoorthy, S.V.; Shanthi, M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  The application of pesticide using Unmandned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is gaining impetus across the world and there is a need for assessing its efficacy and spray drift assessment. The study aims to address the knowledge gap ...
• Problems in Adoption of Scientific Agricultural Practices in Agroforestry Home Gardens with Special Reference to Weligama, Sri Lanka 

  Abeysinghe, M.G.D.; Samaraweera, G.C.; De Zoysa, M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Agroforestry home gardens are efficient and sustainable land use stratergies. There are few evidences for detailed analysis of agroforestry homehardens in the literature. Therefore, the present study attempts to assess ...
• Impact of Dynamic Employment Preferences of the Youth on the Agricultural Labour Force in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka 

  Wedage, W.G.C.D.K.; Wattage, P. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  The agriculture sector of Sri Lanka is increasingly challenged to meet the increasing demand for essential food items. The recent economic crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and resource rivalry have had impacts on sharpening the ...
• Factors Influencing Exporters’ Shares on Value-Added Tea Exportation in Sri Lanka 

  Jayasooriya, I. B. R. D. H.; Amarathunga, M. K. S. L. D. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Sri Lankan tea exporters face numerous challenges when they reach international-markets. The country has the highest cost structure among major tea producers, lack of market information, intense competition from international ...
• Inter Linkages among Agriculture, Industry and Service Sectors: Empirical Evidence from the Provinces of Sri Lanka 

  Tharshini, N.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Kamshajini, R. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Three main pillars of the Sri Lankan economy are agriculture, industries and service sectors. This study examines the causal linkage among agriculture, service and industry sectors. The service sector was the highest ...
• Consumers’ Demand for Different Types of Rice, Wheat and Rice Flour in Western Province of Sri Lanka 

  Suganya, J.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Kamshajini, R. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  This study investigates consumers’ demand for different types of rice, wheat and rice flour in Western Province, Sri Lanka by using the data obtained from Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) carried out in 2016. ...
• Comparison of Proximate Composition, Phenolic Content and Flavonoid Content of Raw and Malted Foxtail Millets Grown in Northern Province of Sri Lanka 

  Rajeetha, J.; Sivakanthan, S.; Liyanagae, R.; Madhujith, T. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Foxtail millet is the one of widely planted species of millet in most parts of East Asia. It is a small seeded grain with a major source of calories, essential micronutrients, phytochemicals, vitamins, phenolic compounds, ...
• Formulation of a Syrup having Functional Properties using Leaf Extract of Costus igneus 

  Mayoorika, T.; Jayanath, N. Y.; Selvaluxmy, K. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Thebu plant (Costus igneus) is commonly available in Sri Lanka and is underutilized though it is reported to have different health benefits. In this study, a herbal syrup was formulated using a hot water extract from Thebu ...
• Development of an Instant Fried Rice and Suitable Seasoning Powder Mix, Incorporated with Powdered Leaves of Moringa oleifera 

  Chandradasa, B.A.R.I.S.; Mendis, B.E.P.; Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U.; Rajapakse, R.P.N.P. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Rice is the staple food and the main energy source in most Asian countries, including Sri Lanka. Modern people are having hectic daily schedules and do not spend much time preparing their food. This accelerated pace of ...
• Effect of various Processing Techniques on Nutritional, Biological, Techno-functional, Structural, and Molecular Interactions of Fingermillet (Eleusine coracana) 

  Fonseka, P.S.R.; Gunathilake, K.D.P.P. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  The impact of different processing techniques on the characteristic changes of Finger millet flour was assessed. It provides additional knowledge of the functionality of Finger millet and will increase its utilization and ...
• Quality Evaluation of Pregelatinized Palmyrah Tuber FlourBased Bread Using Response Surface Methodology 

  Tharsika, R.; Sobini, N.; Jayathunge, K.G.L.R.; Sangeetha, S.; Srivijendran, S. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Palmyrah tuber flour (PTF) is a locally available cheap raw material with many nutritional and medicinal properties. However, the PTF does not contain gluten which is essential to improve the texture of the bread. Hence, ...
• Effect of Traditional Cooking and Frozen Storage on Phenolic, Tannin and Flavonoid Content of Selected Vegetables 

  Thulashika, U.; Vengadaramana, A. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Vegetables are good sources of natural antioxidants such as vitamins, carotenoids, flavonoids and other phenolic compounds. Cooking and frozen storage causes considerable changes in the nutritional and structural properties ...
• Cost-effective DNA Extraction Method Suitable for Downstream Applications and Molecular Identification of Salicornia brachiata 

  Siridewa, K.; Neththipola, T.; De Silva, W.L.; Perera, D.; Attanayake, R.N. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Sri Lanka is blessed with diverse vegetation types, and salicornia is one of the most frequently reported genera. Some Salicornia spp. has a high potential to be introduced as a crop suitable for marginal soils. The first ...
• Studies on Olfactory Response of Egg Parasitoids’ to info Chemicals of Infested Rice Plant 

  Nishintha, N.; Premalatha, K.; Vellaikumar, S.; Nalini, R.; Shanthi, M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Rice (Oryza sativa, L.) which is cultivated in 112 countries all over the globe and being consumed by 2500 million people in the developing countries faces many constraints in production. The two important lepidopteran ...
• Variation in the Production of Leaffolder-induced and Constitutive Plant Volatiles in Two Rice Varieties in Tamil Nadu, India 

  Nishintha, N.; Premalatha, K.; Vellaikumar, S.; Nalini, R.; Shanthi, M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Rice (Oryza sativa, L.) which is cultivated in 112 countries all over the globe and consumed by 2500 million people in developing countries, faces many constraints in production. Rice leaf folder (RLF) (Cnaphalocrocis ...
• Characterization of the Volatile Organic Compounds of Traditional Maize Accessions present in Sri Lanka using GC-MS 

  Ranaweera, G.K.M.M.K.; Kumara, A.D.N.T.; Ranasinghe, P.; Mubarak, A.N.M. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Chemical communication plays a crucial role in insect life as it enables them to recognize and respond to environmental stimuli. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by plants mediate, conveying information about a ...
• Remunerative Intercropping Systems for Fall Army Worm Management in Maize 

  Sivamurugan, A.P.; Pazhanivelan, S.; Suganthi, A. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most promising cereal crop in India after rice and wheat in respect of area and production owing to its wide ecological adaptability. It is grown throughout the year in almost all parts of India ...
• Preliminary Study of Odonates in Kilinochchi Premises of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka 

  Samarasinghe, D.V.L.V.; Thanusan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2023)

  Killinochchi district is one of the major developed cities located in the northern part of Sri Lanka. This study mainly focused on the diversity of Odonates in Kilinochchi premises. Northern province has a unique flora and ...

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