DSpace Home
→
UoJ Publications
→
Conference Proceeding
→
ICDA
→
ICDA 2016
→
Browsing ICDA 2016 by Issue Date

Browsing ICDA 2016 by Issue Date

Now showing items 1-20 of 30

Species Diversity, Distribution and Biomass Estimation of Selected Sites of Forest Reserve in Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka

Thirukkumaran, S.; Sivachandran, S.; Jeyavanan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

The Mullaitivu district covers approximately 8.6 % of forest vegetation which contributes for the economic development of the rural community and environmental conservation of the district. However, information is scanty ...
Study on Physical, Proximate and Fatty acid Profile of Medium Seeded Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Varieties and Promising Lines in Sri Lanka

Ranathunga, R.A.A.; Amarasinghe, Y.P.J.; Gunasekara, G.T.N. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

The information related to physical properties, chemical composition and fatty acids profile of medium size groundnut grown in the country are scarce. Therefore, the present study was designed to determine above mentioned ...
Design and Fabrication of Sand Filter to treat Greywater to use in Cottage level

Vimaladhas, V.; Kannan, N.; Pirabhaharan, M.; Thushyanthy, M. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

As the world's population grows and prosperity spreads, water demands increase and multiply without the possibility for an increase in supply. The amounting demand on this finite and invaluable resource has inspired ...
Effect of Benzyl Amino Purine on the Lateral Shoot formation of Cordyline (Cordyline fruticosa) Shoots

Palugaswewa, P.S.; Krishnarajah, S.A.; Mahendran, S.; Puvanitha, S. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Cordyline (Cordyline fruticosa) is an important ornamental foliage plant species belong to Asparagaceae family grown in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Availability of quality planting material is a ...
Pricing-to-Market and Exchange Rate Pass-Through Analysis of Sri Lankan Desiccated Coconut Export Markets

Maria Dorin, M.; Sooriyakumar, K (University of Jaffna, 2016)

This article analyses the pricing to market strategy for Sri Lankan desiccated coconut export market. Market fluctuation in the value of the Sri Lankan Rupees can alter the prices of exported goods in terms of foreign ...
Analysis of Participation of Active Fishers in the Production of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture in Sri Lanka

Baweithra, U. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture (IFA) contribute about 25% to the world's production of fish. Development of IFA in Sri Lanka has been given high priority by the Government. Sri Lanka plans to double inland fisheries ...
Occurrence of Acid Rains in the Northern Region of Sri Lanka

Rajeshkanna, S.; Illeperuma, O.A. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

In Sri Lanka, the only study that is available regarding occurrence of accid rains has been carried out during 1996-2003, covering all but the northern and the eastern provinces due to the ethnic-conflict during that ...
Microbial Mediated Sulfur, Silica, Phosphorous and Nutrients to the Plants for Sustainable Agriculture in Dry Lands

Anandham, R. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Sulfur (S) is increasingly being recognized as the fourth major plant nutrient after nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It is a constituent of amino acids cysteine and methionine, which act as a precursor for the synthesis ...
Variability Assessment of Morphological Characteristics of Selected Sri Lankan Traditional Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties

Bandara, M.M.K.; Herath, H.M.V.G.; Wickramasinghe, H.A.M. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Rice is one of the most studied plants due to high genetic variation and being the major food for more than half of the world population. Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties are rich in genetic diversity and important ...
Trend analysis of Annual and Seasonal Rainfall Data of Kilinochchi

Haranrajah, J.; Thushyanthy, M.; Srivaratharasan, T. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Rainfall is a scarce and an important hydrological variable in dry zone areas. The need for water in these areas increases daily due to population growth, economic developments, and urbanization and consequently, water ...
Effect of Thermal Treatment on Keeping Quality of Palmyrah Sweet Sap

Surenther, S.; Mahilrajan, S.; Chandrasena, G.; Robika, K.; SriVijeindran, S. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

The palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) is grows extensively in Northern part of Sri Lanka. It is called as 'Tree of life' has contributed immensely to the people both as food and shelter and also the base for income ...
Isolation and Identification of Oil Degrading Bacteria

Vasanthiny, J.; Prabhaharan, M.; Balakumar, S.; Thushyanthy, M. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Bioremediation has received a great deal of attention, and bacteria isolated from polluted soil can be used in bioremediation process. The Jaffna peninsula depends to a great extent on groundwater resources for domestic ...
Living with Tears - Adivasis in Kerala

Jiji Paul, S. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

The present study was conducted to evaluate the socio-economic and political background of the “Adivasi” communities in the state of Kerala. The term “Adivasi” refers to the indigenous people of India who possess distinct ...
Studies on Identification of Different Species of Brown Seaweeds available in the Coastal Region of Jaffna Peninsula

Thirsigayini, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Thavaranjith, A.C. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Seaweeds are macroscopic algae, which form an important component of the marine living resource. Brown algae are economically important type of seaweeds which can be utilized in the food industry and clinical medicine. ...
Evaluation of Different Green Leaf Manures against Onion Stem and Bulb Nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) and Bulb Mite (Rhizoglyphus sp.)

Piratheepa, J.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Onion is an important cash crop in Sri Lanka Among the onion varieties, small onion is mostly cultivated by farmers in Jaffna because it gives high profit. Even though, pests and diseases are the major limiting factors. ...
Environmental Stress Management through Mycorrhizal Symbiosis in Horticultural Plants

Matsubara, Y. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are known as symbiotic fungi with the effect of promoting host plant growth mainly by enhancing phosphorus uptake through symbiosis. AMF is considered to develop a sustainable ecofriendly ...
Ecosystem Services of Homegarden Agroforestry in Jaffna Peninsula

Jeyavanan, K.; Sivachandran, S.; Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G.; Weerahewa, J. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Homegarden agroforestry systems is an integrated land management and multifunctional system that provides ecosystem services, namely provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting. As in other areas of the country, ...
Improvement of Product Formulation of Palmyrah Fruit Cordial available in the Market

Nilushiny, A.M.; Mary, J.; Sri Vijeindran, S. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

The tropical palm Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L.) is commonly found in north-east of Sri Lanka. Fully ripen fruits of the palm are extracted and bottled during the peak harvesting season from August to October every ...
Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon and its Fractions in Paddy growing soils of Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Yogenthiran, N.; Ratnayake, R.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

Soil organic matter plays a vital role in the dry zone agriculture. Maintaining soil organic carbon not only enhances crop production but also helps to manage greenhouse effect. In this regard paddy growing soils favours ...
Distribution and Carbon Stock Estimation of Mangrove Species in Kokkilai Lagoon of Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka

Vinoth, A.; Sivachandiran, S.; Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G.; Sivanathwerl, T. (University of Jaffna, 2016)

The aim of this study was to assess the diversity of mangrove tree species and to estimate above ground biomass in mangrove-forested areas. While there has been extensive research on mangroves both in tropical and ...

Now showing items 1-20 of 30

Search DSpace

Advanced Search

Browse

All of DSpace
This Collection

Browsing ICDA 2016 by Issue Date

Browsing ICDA 2016 by Issue Date

Search DSpace

Browse

All of DSpace

This Collection

My Account