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Advancing Biofortified Sweet Corn: Evaluating High Beta Carotene Parental Inbreds for Hybrid Development

Ravichandran, S.; Rathinavel, K.; Chellamuthu, A.; Monisha, C.; Balamurugan, M.; Ismail, M.R.; Subburayan, S.; Natesan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Addressing global malnutrition through the biofortification of staple crops is essential for improving public health and nutritional security. Sweet corn (Zea mays), a widely consumed vegetable, offers a unique opportunity ...
Analysis of the Willingness to Pay for Organic Fruits and Vegetables in the Matara and Galle Districts in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Rasanjalee, P. H. N.; Silva, K. N. N. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Growing fruits and vegetables organically can be introduced as an eco-friendly farming type. Promoting the consumption of organic fruits and vegetables is very useful to improve healthy lifestyles among Sri Lankan citizens. ...
Antibacterial Effect of Probiotic Bacterial Strains Isolated from Locally Fermented and Commercial Products

Karunathilaka, R.A.N.; Arachchige, N.P.S.M.; Gunawardana, G.A. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Probiotic bacteria boost health by fighting pathogens and regulating immunity. Many strains are derived from various sources like fermented foods and dietary supplements. To combat antimicrobial resistance in disease ...
Assessing Water Quality and Plankton Abundance in Jaffna Lagoon

Karthika, P.; Chandrasekara, C.M.P.V.; Gobiraj, S.; Ragavan, N.; Gunaalan, K.; Kuganathan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Jaffna Lagoon, located on the Northern coast of Sri Lanka, is a significant habitat for marine life, yet its water quality and the role of environmental parameters on plankton distribution and abundance remain unknown. ...
Behavioural Factors Influencing the Adoption of Manuring in Immature Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Cultivations of Smallholder Rubber Farmers in Monaragala District

Gunarathne, P. K. K. S.; Siriwardana, K.D.K.L.; Premarathne, K.H.D.M. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

This study was carried out to examine behavioural factors that influence smallholders in the adoption of manuring in immature rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) cultivations (MIRC) introduced to Monaragala by the Rubber Research ...
Combine Effect of Vermicompost, Fish Tonic and Trichoderma viride with Inorganic Fertilizer Application on Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Growth and Yield

Nalayini, T.; Priyatharshini, P.; Amirthalojanan, A.; Herath, P.G.H.M.S.N. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

This research was conducted at the Regional Agriculture Research and Development Centre in Kilinochchi to evaluate the combine effect of vermicompost, fish tonic and Trichoderma viride with inorganic fertilizer (NPK) ...
Comparative Effect of Organic and Inorganic Applications on Rice (Oryza sativa) Cultivation in Vavuniya District over Two Consecutive Maha Seasons

Sivaram, S.; Dissanayake, D.M.D.; Bandara, A.M.K.R. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Rice production in the Vavuniya district has increased over the last three decades due to high-yielding varieties, the use of plant nutrients and irrigation. The Sri Lankan government has supported stimulating rice ...
Comparative Study of Egg Characteristics of White Leghorn and Naked Neck Chicken for Table Eggs

Mohamed Thariq, M.G.; Nikzaad, R.M. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

The quality of hens’ eggs is central in purchasing for consumption. The present study investigated the egg weight and the shell characteristics of White Leghorn and Naked neck chickens for table eggs from the coastal ...
Comparison of Air-conditioned and Roadside-ventilated Sales of Banana (Musa Sp.) and Mangoes (Mangifera indica) in terms of Qualitative and Quantitative Postharvest Losses in Anuradhapura

Aluwihare, W. B. W. M. R. C. P.; Samarasinghe, Y. M. P.; Gamage, A. G. U. M.; Adikari, A. M. T. N. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Fruits have huge postharvest losses at different stages of the traditional supply chain due to their perishable nature. The retailer is directly linked to the consumer and plays an important role in the fruit supply ...
Comparison of Different Starch Properties of Five Different Yam Varieties and Their Binding and Textural Characteristics in Chicken Sausage

Warnakulasuriya, W.P.C.H.; Keerthini, S.; Jothipala, K.A.M.N.; Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Starch is a major ingredient used in food the industry as binder, colloidal stabilizer, coating material, thickening agent, gelling agent, etc. Starch can be extracted from cereals, legumes, kernels, root and tubers. Yam ...
Determination of the Relationship Between Peelability and Water Relations of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Rajapaksha, R. M. P. U.; Herath, H. W. C. K. S.; Swarnalatha, K. M.; Rajapaksha, R. M. S. P. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is one of the highest-earning spice crops exported from Sri Lanka. Peeling cinnamon bark is a highly skilled technique that has been handed down from generation to generation. The peelability ...
A Developing Mushroom-based Stock Cubes as a Safe Alternative to Replace MSG in Food Flavouring

Kandegama, W.M.W.W.; Maduwanthi, K.H.; Karunarathne, J.M.G.M.T.; Weerarathna, E.K.W.W.; Nimasha, M.A.N. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Artificial food flavouring agents such as mono sodium glutamate (MSG) containing stock cubes are commonly consumed worldwide; however, this may lead to noncommunicable diseases that threaten human health. A natural ...
Development and Evaluation of the Black clam (Villorita cyprinoides) Incorporated Uncooked Palmyrah Tuber Flour-based Instant Soup Mix Powder

Yathushini, J.; Simmaky, S. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Palmyrah tuber soup is a popular and traditional dish among the Northern Sri Lankan population. Palmyrah tuber flour is rich in fiber, which can increase body strength and reduce hunger. Black clam (Villorita cyprinoides) ...
Development of Drought Tolerant Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Hybrids

Praneetha, S.; Poobalan, V. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Chilli is grown as a rainfed crop in many parts of Tamil Nadu and India. Drought stress causes early flowering in chilli plants and many other phenotypic changes that lead to poor growth and yield. To date, there is no ...
Effect of Microbial Ameliorators on Quality Enhancement of Compost

Guruge, G.P.G.S.M.; Indumini, U.K.A.; Jayaneththi, J.P.H.U.; Nayanarangani, M.D.P. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

The application of microbial ameliorators (MA) is a promising method to improve compost quality. Hence, this study was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, to investigate the effect ...
Effect of Shelterbelts on Production of Good Quality Betel (Piper betel) Leaves

Rajapaksha, R.M.P.U.; Swarnalatha, K.M.; Rajapaksha, R.M.S.P.; Thilakarathne, M. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Betel is considered as one of the export agriculture crops with a high economic value. Shelterbelts are used to change the microclimate around cultivated crops, which could influence the physiological processes of crops. ...
Effects of Fungal Growth, and Post-harvesting Techniques on Total Phenolic Content, Total Flavonoid Content and Oil content of Myristica fragrans

Dharmasiri, P. G. N. H.; Arampath, P. C.; Liyanage, T. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) is one of the significant exporting spice crops in Sri Lanka. The aim of this study was to examine the impacts of post-harvest methods and fungal growth on the oil, phenol, and flavonoid ...
Enhancing Germination and Seedling Vigor in Black gram through Organic Seed Priming

Mohamed Shafiq, H.; Sundareswaran, S.; Somasundaram, E.; Raja, K.; Suganthy, M.; Janaki, P. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Seed priming is an approach for enhancing seed germination and seedling vigor that involves controlled hydration and drying of seeds. This process initiates the early stages of germination without allowing radical ...
Fatty Acid Profiles of Selected Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Lines in Sri Lanka

Muthumali, N.S.; Abeysekera, W.K.S.M.; Gunasekera, M.M.N.P.; Kumara, U.M.A.; Amarasinghe, Y.P.J.; Jayaprada, N.V.T. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Peanut is one of the most important oil seed crops cultivated in the world. It is used in variety of food products, especially in the production of peanut oil. Thus, identification of healthy fatty acid profile (FAP) ...
Formulation of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Pulp-based Mix Spice Cube

Aluwihare, W.B.W.M.R.C.P.; Yuhenthiran, K.; Gamage, A.G.U.M.; Adikari, A.M.T.N. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an abundantly found underutilized fruit tree in the Dry Zone, Sri Lanka. However, most of the fruits go to waste due to a lack of technologies for processing and storage. This study was ...

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