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Agricultural Extension: An Important Component of Agricultural Knowledge and Information System in the Food Crop Sector of Sri Lanka

Sivayoganathan, C. (University of Jaffna, 2015)
Agricultural water management for sustainable environment

Satchithanantham, S. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Sensible management of soil and water resources is important for long term sustainability of the agriculture as well as the environment so that it can be used by the future generations. However, poor soil and water management ...
Assessment of lead and cadmium levels in selected soils of Jaffna District of Sri Lanka

Vijayakumar, S.; Ratnayake, R.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are hazardous metals which can cause deleterious health effects when consumed above safe limits. These two cations could enter the human body through plant based food for which soil is the major ...
Awareness of Banned Pesticide usage among Vegetable Grower’s and Health impacts in the Vavuniya District

Sharaniya, S.; Loganathan, P. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Pesticides kill or deter the destructive activity of the target organism and they posses’ inherent toxicities that endanger the health of the farmers, consumers and the environment. The objectives of this study were to ...
Bee Diversity and Floral Hosts in the Home Gardens of Jaffna District

Sathyakala, K.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

A study of the diversity of bees and floral hosts in the home gardens of Jaffna District documented fourteen species of bees in four families, Apidae, Halictidae, Anthophoridae and Megachilidae involved in pollination ...
Biochar as a bio amendment to reduce heavy metals translocation into Maize

Thushyanthy, Y.; Mikunthan, T.; Meththika, V. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Heavy metal contaminated soil is rich in Pb and Cu in extreme concentrations, generate an unfavourable surroundings for agriculture and human health through phyto-accumulation. This study was conducted to assess the ...
Coir dust extract as a cost effective culture medium in multiplication of Bacillus thuringiensis against Aedes aegypti

Premsuja, V.; Mikunthan, G.; Jegathambigai, V.; Svinningen, A.E. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Aedes aegypti is the principal vector for dengue disease. During the last 9 months of the year 2015, 20823 suspected dengue cases have been reported from all over the Sri Lanka. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is widely used ...
Comparative studies on functional properties of Palmyrah seed shoot flour with Wheat and Rice flour

Mahilrajan, S.; Robika, K.; Nilushiny, A.M.; SriVijeindran, S. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer) produces two types of flour such as odiyal and pulukodiyal flour. Odiyal flour obtained from sundried ground seed shoot of palmyrah though boiled dried and ground tuber give rise to ...
Determination of antifungal activity of A.vera leaf powder extracts against banana pseudostem rot fungi, Marasmiellus

Nivethika, V.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Being an important medicinal plant, Aloe vera is important in industrial perspective as well as traditional usage. The antifungal activity of A.vera leaf powder extracts was assessed against banana pseudostem rot fungi, ...
Determination of Metanil yellow in Chili and Turmeric powder samples available in Jaffna peninsula

Jaathavan, T.; Vasantharuba, S.; Balakumar, S.; Sritharan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Metanil yellow (C18H14N3NaO3S) is a synthetic azo dye, not permitted to use in food products in many countries because of their potential carcinogenicity. But they are illegally used to colour food products like turmeric ...
Determination of water quality and evaluation of the trophic state of Udukirivila reservoir, Weerakatiya, Sri Lanka

Bandara, T.P.D.S.; Asanthi, H.B.; Maithreepala, R.A. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

This study was conducted to determine the basic physiochemical parameters, Water Quality Index (WQI) and Carlson’s Trophic State Index (TSI) in Udukirivila reservoir, Weeraketiya, Sri Lanka. It is in a cascade system ...
Development and Investigation of Garlic Added Yoghurt Using Cow Milk

Thaimiga, R.; Pagthinathan, M.; Nafees, M.S.M. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Yogurt has greater popularity among fermented milk products. The development of fruit and flavoured yoghurt resulted in this product becoming of major importance in markets. Garlic is a common food spice and herbal medicine ...
Economic status of rural households with rain water harvesting systems (A case study in Monaragala District)

Sandamali, W.D.P; Nanthakumaran, A. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Water scarcity is one of the major problems particularly for the rural households in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. It is believed that Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) may be a solution for this problem. As a result the rural ...
Effect of graded levels of nitrogen on plant height and flower yield of Jasmine (Jasminum sambac L.) cv. Local in the Batticaloa district

Srikrishnah, S.; Thamotharampillai, T.; Sutharsan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

An experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of graded nitrogen levels on plant height and flower yield of Jasmine (Jasminum sambac L.) cv. Local in Batticaloa district. Graded levels of nitrogen were defined as ...
Effect of ion (NaCl) interaction on resistant starch content of selected cooked tubers

Bavaneethan, Y.; Vasantharuba, S.; Balakumar, S.; Thayananthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Resistant Starch (RS) is a type of bioactive compounds attracting consumer’s interest, especially those at risk of diabetes, obesity and other related health problems. A study was conducted to find out the effect of ion ...
Effect of parboiling methods on milling yield and soaking time of two Sri Lankan rice varieties

Darsana, P.; Prabhaharan, M.; Balakumar, S. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Parboiling is one of the popular rice processing methods in Sri Lanka where rice is the staple diet of Sri Lankan consuming around 90% of parboiled rice. Two Sri Lankan rice varieties with short white pericarp (Bg360) and ...
Formulation and quality assessment of compost prepared with different compositions of Palmyrah resources

Nilushiny, A.M; Karunaithan, T.; Mary, S.; Srivijeindran, S.; Jeyakanth, A. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

A study was carried out to find the best formulation for compost by utilizing palmyrah resources and to study the effect of such compost on crop yield. This study was done at Palmyrah Research Institute. The experiment was ...
Growth conditions of Teak (Tectona grandis L.) Plantation in Mullaitivu District

Satheesan, T.; Sivanathawerl, T.; Sivachandran, S.; Phuspakumara, D.K.N.G (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Teak is an important timber plant widely used in Sri Lanka. Teak plantation was established in Northern part of Sri Lanka since 1960’s. Among the districts of the Northern region, Mullaitivu is a potential district for ...
Impact of alternative wetting and drying on the soil surface organic matter in a lowland paddy field

Sellathurai, T.; Kamaleswaran, S.; Galagedara, L.W.; Mowjood, M.I.M (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Ponded water in lowland paddy cultivation has a role on soil biomass accumulation, decomposition, and nutrient availability. However, alternative wetting and drying (AWD) is a common phenomenon under minor irrigation systems ...
In-Situ and Ex-Situ Conservation of Solanum xanthocarpum in Jaffna District

Vijayakumar, T.; Viviyan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2015)

Solanum xanthocarpum is important medicinal plant in traditional practices. It is known by the Tamil name “Kandankathari”. It means cutting phlegm from throat. It is used to treat the respiratory disorder in Indigenous ...

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