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Development of Novel and Functional Sauce from Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)

Rifna, M.J.R.; Madhujith, W.M.T.; Keerthini, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Plant based products have attracted enormous attention due to their diverse range of biological and therapeutic properties. Beetroot is one of the root vegetable which is rich in antioxidants among other vegetables. ...
Development of Herbal Biscuit and Evaluation of Sensory and Nutritional Quality

Nayanajith, R.P.D.N.; Vasantharuba, S.; Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

In Sri Lanka, biscuits are a popular baked snack food. This research was carried out to develop a herbal biscuit incorporating herbal powder mixer of coriander (Coriandrum sativum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), curry ...
Development of Banana Pseudo-Stem Incorporated Chips and Study the Acceptability of the Product

Christella, C.A.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

The banana pseudo-stem is an underutilized by-product of banana cultivation and is available throughout the year in Sri Lanka. It is rich in dietary fiber with many health benefits. The study was aimed to develop a banana ...
Coupling of Agriculture with the Tourism for the Sustainable Livelihood Development of Small – Scale Farmers (Special Reference to Southern Province)

Jayamali, L.U.C.C.; Shammika, D.L.A.H. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Agrotourism is which is also known as a type of rural tourism. Many parts of Sri Lanka are still didn’t attained that much of urbanism therefore, those areas acting as preserving grounds for the rural agricultural ...
Comparison of Proximate and Nutrient Analysis of Selected Accessions of True Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) at Different Maturity Levels

Sujani, L.M.S.; Wijeweera, A.A.; Sinthuja, L.P.; Tharanga, K.H.G.M.; Widanapathirana, C.U. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume)is increasingly becoming an important and potential foreign exchange earner and it is one of the most important highest income generating export crops in Sri Lanka. Cinnamon has been ...
Appraising Surface Water Pollution due to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID 19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka

Madhumali, A.I.; Sandamali, S.H.L.; Ramshana, S.M.F.; Sanjeewani, P.P.A.; Perera, T.A.N.T.; Piyadasa, R.U.K. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

The rapid spread of the COVID 19 virus made people wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves during the pandemic. As a result, significant changes in PPE accumulation in water bodies were observed ...
Agricultural Standardized Precipitation Index (aSPI) in Drought Characterization: A Case Study in Jaffna Peninsula in Sri Lanka

Sellathurai, T.; Sivakumar, S.S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

The agricultural activity highly influenced by the rainfall and related meteorological parameters. This study utilized the method introduced by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to estimate the effective rainfall ...
A Study on Factors Affecting Adoption of Drip and Fertigation for Horticultural Crops in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu

Indhumathi, K.; Paramaguru, P. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

In Tamil Nadu, drip and fertigation for a horticultural crop was introduced through Tamil Nadu Precision Farming project was implemented by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore in the Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri ...
Suitability of Groundwater for Drinking in Valukkai Aru Drainage Basin

Sheetharon, M.; Mikunthan, T. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

The surface stream, Valukkai Aru, in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka is only active during the monsoon and there are no reservoirs of a perennial nature. There are complaints by farmers regarding salinity problem in this area ...
Analysis of Rainfall Pattern over the Iranaimadu Tank during the Last Three Decades

Lathiscumar, S.; Umasuthan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Iranaimadu tank is one of the major irrigation tanks in Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Water from this tank is used to irrigate agricultural lands in the Northern Province. Predictions on rainfall patterns are useful in ...
Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Millets (Eleusine coracana) Cleaning Machine for Domestic Level

Palugaswewa, K.I.T.M. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Finger millet is one of the most important food in human diet in the past as same as at present; because it contains large amount of nutrients. At the same time finger millet has a high demand in the society because most ...
Analysis of Residual Chlorine Concentration in Water Distribution System in Vavuniya District

Thinarthika, T.; Mikunthan, T.; Prabhaharan, M.; Saravanan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Per Aru reservoir is located in Vavuniya District and water from the reservoir is treated through the water treatment plant. Chlorine is used as a disinfectant and it should ensure that there is a constant minimum residual ...
Households’ Willingness to Pay for the Sewerage System in Jaffna Municipal Area, Sri Lanka

Linoja, K.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sivashankar, S. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Groundwater is the only source for drinking water in Jaffna municipal area. There is no sewerage system in this congested municipal area. Each household’s toilet pits in this area have been constructed closer to their own ...
Design, Fabrication and Testing of Four-Wheel Tractor Mounted Upland Channel Maker

Rajethan, M.; Alvaappillai, P. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Irrigation is one of the very important practice in agriculture. There are many types of irrigation. Drip and Sprinkler are highly profitable irrigation systems with higher water application efficiency and less operational ...
Spatial Variability of Soil Carbon and Its Relationship with Nutrient Availability in Paddy Soils of Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka

Chathuranga, D.M.B.A.; Paranavithana, T.M.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Ratnayake, R.R. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Global warming is likely to be the most threatening environmental issue. Hence, the soil’s contribution to reducing CO2 concentration from the atmosphere through the process of soil carbon sequestration has gained considerable ...
Application of Cattle and Poultry Manures in Combination with Foliar Application of Vermiwash on Growth and Yield of Okra

Samiraja, D.S.M.M.S.M.; Harris, K.D.; Attanayake, A.M.K.D.M. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

As a cost-effective and ecological sustainable process vermitechnology has a great future in the field of organic waste management. Vermiwash, leachate produced during the process of vermicomposting contains macro and ...
Isolation and Identification of Efficient Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Soil and Its Effect on Growth and Yield of Zea mays

Koswaththa, K.R.H.D.; Dissanayaka, P.S.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Abhiramy, K. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Phosphorus is an essential element for plant growth and development. However, phosphorous is highly insoluble and unavailable to the plant uptake when phosphate anions react with Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe3+ and Al3+. Phosphate ...
Effect of Different Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth and Yield Performance of Different Varieties of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.)

Kapilan, K.; Pradheeban, L.; Nishanthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Efficient utilization of applied fertilizer is essential to reduce the cost of fertilizer as well as environmental pollution. An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of different levels of nitrogen fertilizer on ...
Effect of Gypsum Application on Yield Performance of Ground Nut (Arachis hypogea L) Varieties in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka

Thivakaran, N.; Pradheeban, L.; Nishanthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) is an important oil crop grown in Sri Lanka. Application of fertilizer is substantially contributing to the yield increment; however improper management of fertilizer and minerals is the ...
Formulation of Organic Liquid Fertilizers and their Effects on Germination of Selected Seeds and Growth and Yield of Chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.)

Kalaivani, S.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

The present study was aimed to formulate organic liquid fertilizers using banana pseudostem and to assess their potential use in the germination of selected seeds (i.e., chilli, curry chilli, lettuce and water spinach), ...

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