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Economics of wheat production in ringim local government area of jigawa state, Nigeria

Ibrahim, R.; Madacchi, M.U. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

This paper examines some aspect of wheat production in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection from fifty (50) randomly selected respondents. Descriptive ...
Distribution, infestation and occurrence of noorda blitealis wlk. and gitona distigma (Meigen) in moringa oleifera Lam. in the Home gardens of the jaffna district, Sri lanka

Sharjana, K.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Moringa oleifera Lam. is grown in Jaffna home gardens for pods and leaves. After the introduction of Moringa variety PKM 1, the population of leaf eating caterpillar (Noorda blitealis Wlk) and pod fly (Gitona distigma ...
Determinants of pesticide use in rice production systems of Sri lanka

Munaweera, T.P.; Jayasinghe, J.A.U.P. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Inappropriate practices of pesticide use in agricultural sector has posed serious and costly threats on human health and environment in Sri Lanka. Further, current levels of pesticide usage in Sri Lanka has also been ...
Determinants of inbound tourism demand, Sri Lanka: A panel data analysis

Kulachandran, T.; Sireeranhan, A. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Over the past 10 years, Sri Lanka has experienced a substantial increase in tourist arrivals. However, lack of understanding about the determinants of inbound tourism demand is the major challenge to sustain this growth ...
Coping with drought: Lessons learnt from iranamadu irrigation scheme of Sri lanka

Suthakaran, N. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

In the recent past, climate disturbances like erratic floods and droughts occurred frequently. Water scarcity due to drought has become one of the major issues for the assured agricultural activities in the dry zone of ...
Changes in physical and mechanical properties of tomato during growth and development

Bavithira, T.; Kannan, N.; Pirabhaharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Tomato is one of the most popular fruit vegetable grown in Sri Lanka. However, sometimes many producers are struggling with excessive production. This excessive production can be processed mechanically to produce value ...
Bioethanol production from sour orange (citrus aurantium) fruit juice using baker’s yeast

Sukanthan, Y.; Kapilan, R.; Vasantharuba, S. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

There is a necessity to produce alternative types of fuel that are renewable and eco friendly, since fossil fuel resources are limited. The production of bioethanol from natural sources such as fruit juice could be one ...
Assessing costs/benefits of biogas plants development at household: A case study in three selected areas of tigray regional state of Ethiopia

Gebre, R. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Biogas has micro and macro benefits/costs for any country. Hence, this study was conducted with its objective: to assess costs/benefits of biogas at household level. The study was conducted in three selected Weredas of ...
Assessment of rainfall stations for its suitability to represent magalla reservoir catchment, Nikaweratiya, Sri lanka

Buddhimal, M.D.T.; Sampath, D.S.; Sivakumar, S.; Mikunthan, T.; Pirabhaharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Magalla is a reservoir which is located at Nikaweratiya area in Deduru Oya river basin. Deduru Oya river basin which is in dry zone of Sri Lanka has severe flood during rainy season and lean flow during dry season. Magalla ...
Application of mycorrhizae isolated from cymbidium bicolor into the roots of chilli (Capsicum annum) and onion (Allium cepa) to improve their productivity

Denisiya, A.M.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Cymbidium bicolor Lindl. is an orchid, found as epiphytes on Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer). The association of Mycorrhizae in the roots helps C. bicolor to survive during drought. Therefore, this investigation was ...
Antimicrobial activity of garlic (Allium sativum) against escherichia coli, salmonella typhi and staphylococcus aureus

Sujeevine, C.; Ratnayaka, R.M.U.S.K. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Garlic (Allium sativum) is widely used functional food ingredient in Sri Lanka. Although garlic has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years, an investigation into its mode of action is relatively ...
An inverse demand system model of rice, wheat and sugar in Sri lanka

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

Rice, wheat and sugar are important sources of food energy in Sri Lankan diet. Rice is a preferred staple food and dominant source of energy. Sri Lanka is producing enough rice to meet the domestic consumption requirements. ...
An appraisal of socio-economic factors influencing GCE ordinary level performance of children belonging to the peasant community in the jaffna peninsula

Latha, U. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Agriculture is the mainstay of a significant section of the populace in the Jaffna peninsula. Consequently, any progress in the welfare in the lives of those involved in agriculture, certainly would result in the progress ...
A study on present existence and utilization of ponds in a selected area in Jaffna, Sri lanka

Renugapathy, K.; Kuniaki, M. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Jaffna district is located in dry zone of Sri Lanka. The rainfall of Jaffna is stored as surface water in minor tanks or ponds and recharges the groundwater aquifers. The water is commonly taken out from groundwater ...
A study on potential use of cyanobacteria isolated from fresh water bodies of sri lanka in agriculture

Ramziya, A.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Fuad Hossain, M.D.; Kumara, K.L.W.; Ratnayake, R.R. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

Cyanobacteria are important photoautotrophic prokaryotes which are most promising sources for new products and applications. The present study was conducted to investigate the potential use of few selected fresh water ...
A preliminary study on making complete feed blocks for cattle with different combination of fodder grasses and agricultural wastes

Sivajanani, S.; Sinniah, J. (University of Jaffna, 2017)

The present study was carried out to develop a cost effective complete feed blocks with long shelf life using locally available fodder grasses and agricultural wastes. Three different complete feed blocks (T1, T2 and T3) ...

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