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Isolation and identification of a cellulase producing bacterial strain

Croos, A.M.B.; Kapilan, R. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Cellulolytic organisms could be isolated from diverse natural sources and the best bacterial candidate could be used to produce cellulase. The objective of the study was to isolate a thermostable alkaline cellulase ...

Influence of different cooking methods on the antioxidant activity of Local Pumpkin Variety (cucurbita maxima) cultivated in jaffna district, Sri lanka

Thanuja, S.; Sivakanthan, S.; Vasantharuba, S. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Antioxidants play major role in maintaining good health. Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is one of the richest sources of β-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. However, the antioxidant activity of vegetables is influenced by ...

Improvement of the bioethanol production from banana (kathali variety) fruit juice using baker’s yeast

Rushani, V.; Kapilan, R. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

The objective of the study was to optimize bioethanol production from banana (Kathali variety) fruit juice using baker’s yeast in order to increase the yield. The banana juice was inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae ...

Impact of fishing crafts and fisheries harbours in marine fish production in Sri lanka

Sivaraja, S.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

The fisheries sector plays a vital role with respect to provision of direct and indirect employment opportunities, generation of income, and provision of reasonably priced protein for the rural and urban masses in the ...

Growth and yield response of mechanical transplanted rice at different plant densities

Sivaneson, S.; Vijayakumari, V. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Optimum plant spacing is among key agronomic parameters that influence growth and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.). A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth and yield response of mechanical transplanted ...

Good governance and foreign direct investment in Sri Lanka

Vinujah, V.; Sooriykumar, K.; Sireeranhan, A. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Globalisation has led to an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), which is most useful way to gain foreign investment. Hence, FDI has been used by developing countries as a tool to solve their economic problems ...

Preparation of Tomato Sauce from Tomato Powder Produced from Conventional and Microwave Vacuum Drying Methods

Wijayasinghe, B.; Hettiarachchi, D.N.; Vasantharuba, S. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

This study was aimed to prepare tomato sauce using tomato powder produced by two drying methods; microwave vacuum and conventional drying. Ripen tomatoes of Thilina variety were washed, blanched for 1 minute by dipping ...

Fertilizer usage and brinjal cultivation in thenmaradchi area of the jaffna district, Sri Lanka

Jasothajini, R.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Brinjal cultivation in Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna district involves indiscriminate application of large quantities of fertilizers and pesticides. The overuse of fertilizer pollutes the water bodies in Thenmaradchi. It ...

Potentials and Challenges in Expanding Inland Fishery in Dambe-ara, Wellawaya, Sri Lanka

Wickrama, P.S.S.L.; Koralagama, D.N. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Overexploitation of marine resources claims extensive attention on inland fisheries. Monaragala is one of the districts with copious inland water bodies with a greater potential for employment opportunities, fisheries ...

Factors influencing the tourist’s visit to kandalama tank: a study using individual travel cost method

Lakmali, C.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Tourism is considered as one of the largest and fastest developing sectors of the world. The recreational and ecological benefits of reserving national parks and improving water quality in lakes and tanks have been widely ...

Comparison of Nutritive Value in Fodder Species and Industrial By Products Available in Low Country Dry Zone (DL1b- Anuradhapura District), Sri Lanka

Karunanayaka, R.H.W.M.; Nayananjalie, W.A.D.; Somasiri, S.C.; Adikari, A.M.J.B.; Weerasingha, W.V.V.R.; Kumari, M.A.A.P. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

This experiment intended to find out the nutritive value of fodder species and industrial by-products available for feeding ruminants in Anuradhpura district. Fodder species; maize (Zea mays), sorghum (Sorghum bicolour), ...

Factors influencing pricing of tea at colombo auction

Sampath, T.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Tea industry in Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a decline in tea prices and a high cost of production along with low productivity. The smallholder tea sector continued to dominate the overall tea industry contributing ...

Factors affecting farmers’ decision in crop diversification: the case of kilinochchi district, Sri Lanka

Gowrithasan, N. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Most of the low lands are used for paddy cultivation in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Irrigating the paddy in a well-draining soil is an inefficient method of water usage. There is an opportunity to cultivate other field ...

Morphometric Variation Analysis of Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Brood Stock Collected from Two Sites in Sri Lanka

Anjani, P.A.D.L.; Athula, J.A.; Walpita, C.N.; Ruwandeepika, H.A.D. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Penaeid shrimps consist of approximately 110 species of which about 10 species are important for commercial culture. In Sri Lanka, Penaeus monodon species are found naturally in the coastal areas around the country and, ...

Evaluation of solar-driven water purification system

Puvareka, C.; Kannan, N.; Thiruvaran, T. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Accessibility to drinking water is a problematic issue everywhere in the world. Many people in Sri Lanka are suffering mysterious and deadly form of kidney diseases because of poor drinking water quality. There are several ...

Emerging culture based fisheries of macrobrachium rosenbergii (de man, 1879) in puthumurippu medium perennial reservoir, kilinochchi district, Sri lanka

Rajeevan, R.; Edirisinghe, U. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Culture based fisheries in perennial reservoirs have become a promising and profitable way to achieve self-sufficiency in the food sector and also to develop the livelihood of rural people in Sri Lanka. M. rosenbergii, ...

Mapping and Display Paddy Production Information in Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2019: Application of GIS and Web GIS

Senavirathna, H.A.C.D.; Jayasinghe, W.A.L.P. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Crop data is very useful in terms of agriculture sector. Combination of spatial and aspatial crop data make greater awareness and more accurate knowledge in agriculture industry. New technology can be used to collect, ...

Impact of Different Border Crops on Growth and Yield Performance of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis L) Varieties

Iresha Jayamini, A.G.; Pradheeban, L.; Nishanthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Cauliflower produces best curd in cool and moist climate and affected mainly by some pests. Natural pest control provides a safe and more sustainable approach for managing pest populations. The use of border crop was an ...

Effect of two wheel tractor mounted tillage implements on selected soil properties

Luxshana, T.; Kannan, N.; Prabhaharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Soil bed preparation is a major operation to develop productive rhizosphere which influences yield of plants significantly. Land preparation can be carried out by different means based on the types of the root zone of ...

Identification of the Potential to Introduce Mobile Based-Demand and Supply Forecasting System for Potato Farmers: A Case in Nuwara Eliya District

Mallikaarachchi, T.B.; Samaraweera, G.C.; Indika, W.A.; Madushika, M.K.S. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

In Sri Lanka, potato farmers commonly face uncertainties regarding supply and demand. Therefore, most of the farmers used to take their decisions based on the rough measurements, or informal/formal recommendations. This ...

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