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Identification of Suitable Spacing and Herbicides for Dry Drilled Seeded Rice Cultivation

Christina, L.; Sivaneson, S.; Anusiya, M. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

ice consumption in Sri Lanka is outstripping production, and with the increasing population, demand is likely to be increased. Weeds are the main hindrances affecting rice production. A study was carried out from October ...
Spatial and Temporal Variation of Groundwater Quality at the Waste Management Site of Kotavila, Matara District

Tharupath, K.M.C.; Wijetunga, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Open dumping is the most common way of disposing of municipal solid wastes in developing countries. Municipal solid waste in Matara town is disposed of to an open dumping site in Kotavila waste management complex (WMC), ...
Evaluating Host Plant Reaction of Indian Musa Germplasm for Resistance to Root lesion and Burrowing Nematodes under Greenhouse

Nithyadevi, A.; Ponnuswami, V.; Soorianathasundaram, K.; Sundararaju, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Investigations were carried out in 59 banana genotypes (Musa spp.) comprising of 10 diploids and 49 triploids belonging to Eumusa section, comprising of wild and cultivated banana accessions against burrowing nematode ...
Socio-Economic and Livelihood Status of Inland Fisher Communities in Five Selected Reservoirs of Kilinochchi District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Diriyan, S.; Thatchaneshkanth, S.; Sankeethan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Kilinochchi district is well known for its abundance of multi-purpose reservoirs used for agricultural activities and freshwater aquaculture. Despite their abundance, no study has been conducted for the crucial information ...
Small and Medium Enterprises’ Impact on Achieving the Sustainability in Agricultural Sector for Rural Development

Gunasekara, A.N.N.M. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

In the journey towards the sustainable development, the agricultural sector plays a major role in socio economic context. Many successful governments have taken the necessary steps to develop the agricultural sector in ...
Enhancement of Palmyrah Fruit Leather (Panattu) Mouth Feel by Developing Panattu Choco Bar

Pavithra, R.; Suganja, T.; Kemashalini, K.; Srivijeindran, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Palmyrah fruit leather (Panattu) is a product obtained by drying the Palmyrah fruit pulp. It has a soft, rubbery texture and a sweet taste with organoleptically acceptable characteristics. Even though, it contains high ...
Production of Novel Ice Cream Enriched with β-carotene using Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Powder

Hansanie, U.M.P.; Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U.; Karunanada, D.P.; Simmaky, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Ice cream is a delicious dessert that has a considerable demand throughout the world not only the taste but also it gives high nutritional benefits and high-calorie value. Orange fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batata L.) ...
Effect of Selected Bacteria Isolates on the Yield of Improved Rice Variety Bg300 under Field Condition

Chathurika, L.G.I.; Senanayake, G.; Geekiyanage, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Use of inorganic fertilizers, exceeding the recommendation by Department Agriculture is common practice among most farmers, which is accused of environmental, health and social issues in Sri Lanka. The necessity of ...
Effect of Parboiling Methods on Milling yield and Resistance Starch of Three Rice Varieties

Lakmali, H.K.A.R.; Prabhaharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Rice is one of the leading food crops in the world and is the primary dietary source of carbohydrates in over half of the world’s population. The parboiling process leads to improve rice quality and changed physicochemical ...
Effect of Incorporation of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Flour Concentrate on Proximate Composition, Sensory and Microbial Properties of Functional Butter

Disanth, E.; Kumar, S.A.; Varthani, S.; Piratheepan, S.; Jayasena, D.D. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

There is a growing consumer demand for low fat probiotic butter due to their health beneficial properties. Finger millet powder (FMP) rich in dietary fibre can be fortified into probiotic butter to increase health ...
Effect of Feeding Alternanthera sessilis Leaf Meal (ASLM) on Growth Performance of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Mayooran, N.; Sivajanani, T.; Kumar, S.A.; Piratheepan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Japanese quail production has been extensively practiced in worldwide as its meat is lean and low in cholesterol. Many efforts are made to use different leaf meals in their diet to enhance the performance. The present ...
Effect of Anthelmintic Treatment in Indigenous Goats of Sri Lanka

Shathya, S.; Piratheepan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Gastrointestinal parasite of livestock are nematodes, trematodes, cestodes and protozoans (including coccidians) which represent an important cause of reduced productivity of goats worldwide. Anthelmintic treatment is ...
Development of Lucuma (Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni) Syrup Enriched Ice Cream

Thanusan, S.; Kumar, S.A.; Piratheepan, S.; Jayasena, D.D. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Lucuma (Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni) is an underutilized but economically important fruit tree spices enriched with fiber, minerals, beta carotene and phenolics. The objective of this study was to develop a locally ...
Determination of Leaf Spot Disease Incidence and Severity of a Cinnamon Collection for Two Consecutive Years

Prathibhani, M.R.; Azad, R.; Kumara, K.L.W.; Ranawaka, R.A.A.K.; Geekiyanage, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Leaf spot disease (LSD) is considered to be a major disease of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl). Comprehensive information on temporal variation of LSD is not available in Sri Lanka. A collection of forty cinnamon ...
Determination of Egg Compression Force in Texture Analyser

Kumar, V.K.; Kalpana, H.Y.; Gabbor, M.; Ramachandra, C.T. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

According to the USDA regulation, the eggs can be divided into three categories. The SI<72 and SI 72-76 shape index eggs were found to be more spherical than the SI>76. The unit mass of the eggs differed significantly ...
Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Super Tine Cultivator

Kopithan, K.; Vijitha, V.; Sayanthan, S.; Prabhaharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Tillage is an inevitable aspect in agriculture and various tillage methods are being utilized in Sri Lanka. Considerable amount of money is spent on tillage. Mechanical tillage activities are not much accessible by poor ...
Production of Green Banana Powder from Ambul and Puwalu Varieties and Comparisons of their Physicochemical, Antioxidant Properties and Shelf-life Evaluation

Galagedara, G.M.S.N.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Banana is the major fruit available in Sri Lanka subjected to undergo a higher level of postharvest losses due to its perishable nature. This can be overcome by harvesting it in the immature stage and converting it into ...
Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Onion Topper

Sivanujan, S.; Vijitha, V.; Sayanthan, S.; Prabhaharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Onion is one of the important condiments which is highly demanded by Sri Lankan to make their food delicious. Within the available varieties, red onion is very popular in Sri Lanka. It is widely grown in the Northern ...
Perceived Social Identity based on Affiliation to Natural Commons within the Community: A Case study in a Tank Cascade System in Sri Lanka

Rathnayaka, R.M.M.P.; Jayaweera, A. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

This study investigates how the farmers who are receiving environmental services from the Mahakanumulla Tank Cascade System (MTCS) in Anuradhapura district perceive their social identity based on their affinity to the ...
Comparative In-Vitro Antimicrobial Activities of Selected Medicinal Plant Seeds used in Control of Diabetes Mellitus

Rangika, J.A.M.; Rajkumar, G.; Vinotha, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

The management of Diabetes mellitus is a major challenge for clinicians in and around the world. Uncontrollable hyperglycemia increases the risk of numerous complications in the body systems. Although a number of ...

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