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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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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