Emerging contaminants (ECs) such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine
disrupting chemicals (EDCs), microplastics, and industrial additives are increasingly being
discovered in surface waters globally. ...
Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) is a vital plantation crop in Sri Lanka, contributing significantly
to the agricultural sector. However, continuous rubber cultivation causes a decline in soil
fertility, negatively impacting ...
Rajapaksha, R.A.N.D.; Leelamanie, D. A.L.; Mori, Y.; Liyanage, T.D.P.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Water repellency (WR) is a phenomenon where soil resists wetting due to the presence of
organic matter (OM). Compositional and structural changes in this OM can alter the degree
of WR, subsequently affecting the bio ...
Wijeysingha, I.S.; Leelamanie, D.A.L.; Liyanage, T.D.P.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Stability of aggregates plays a crucial role in determining the physical health of soils. Soil
amendments applied in agriculture may induce various properties, such as soil water
repellency (SWR), which can influence ...
Devindrappa, M.; Umamaheswari, R.; Santhosh, G.; Kumar, C.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Biofumigation using cruciferous crop residues provides an eco-friendly and sustainable
method for managing Meloidogyne incognita and improving soil health in tomato
cultivation. This study evaluated the comparative ...
Shanchitha, S.; Thiruchchelvan, N.; Mikunthan, G.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
The red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) is a substantial agricultural pest with a
broad host range and high reproductive potential. This study explores the biological traits
such as development stages, reproductive ...
Nowshad, I.; Thiruchchelvan, N.; Mikunthan, G.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Pistia is considered the most invasive aquatic monocot weed globally due to its high
multiplication potential. The larvae of the phytophagous Spodoptera pectinicornis
(Lepidoptera) were found to damage P. stratiotes ...
Vijayakumari, J.; Bavaleeswaran, B.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), or lady’s finger, is a member of the Malvaceae family
and commonly referred to as the "villager’s vegetable." It is valued for its high nutritional
content, including essential minerals, ...
Karunarathne, J.M.G.M.T.; Weerarathna, E.K.W.W.; WangLvzhuang; Kandegama, W.M.W.W.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) belongs to the Poaceae family, is a widely cultivated
cereal crop worldwide. However, increasing soil salinity has led to significant yield losses in
wheat. Amino acid (AA)-rich ...
Vithushaan, S.; Vaishnavy, S.; Vasantharuba, S.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
The excessive use of synthetic plastic packaging materials continues to pose serious
environmental and health risks due to their non-biodegradable nature and potential
migration of toxic substances into food. Therefore, ...
Underutilized fruits offer significant nutritional and economic value, but remain
marginalised in mainstream food systems. As future advocates in the agricultural sector,
agricultural undergraduates must develop a ...
Kandegama, W.M.W.W.; Pathmasiri, R.G.T.N.; Karunarathne, J.M.G.M.T.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
The global cosmetic industry continuously enriches with different novel herbal cosmetics.
Nymphaea erangae (NE) and Atalantia ceylanica (AC) are popular for their remarkable
dermocosmetic and medicinal properties. NE ...
Prabhaharan, M.; Daisuke, H.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Paddy parboiling unit was fabricated to produce SriLankan quality standard parboiled rice
of two improved Sri-Lankan rice varieties: At 362, Bg 366 and one traditional rice variety
“Addakari” at different parboiling ...
Theyshanth, J.; Sivachandiran, S.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the main cash crops cultivated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka,
including the Jaffna district where it holds significant agricultural importance. However,
onion cultivation faces low ...
Vijayakumari, J.; Sivaneson, S.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important staple food crops. The usage of chemical
fertilizers supplies essential nutrients, increases the growth and yield of rice.It causes
several health hazards. The study ...
Wijesinghe, T.; Alahakoon, C.; Perera, A.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Although recognized as excellent sources of nutrients and dietary supplements, some fruit
species introduced to Sri Lanka are still not widely cultivated. Poor seed germination may
limit their cultivation, but understanding ...
Logaseelan, N.; Sritharan, S.; Arasakesary, S.J.(University of Jaffna, 2025)
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the most valuable vegetable spice crops that belongs to the
family Alliaceae (2n=16). It is a valuable economic crop as an entomophily cross-pollinated
vegetable. A hybridization ...
Cluster onion Allium ascalonicum L. is one of the most important crops grown in Sri Lanka
and has a lot of economic importance and nutritional value. However, its production is
limited by reduced yield, inferior bulb ...
Although Silicon (Si) is not an essential element for plant growth, Si enhances stress
tolerance, strengthens cell walls, and promotes plant growth; however, its bioavailable
forms in soil are often limited. The study ...
The root system of a plant is more exposed to and affected by soil salinity, and it requires
adaptations to withstand soil salinity. The salinity effect on root characteristics determines
the resistance to salinity. ...