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Exploitation of Phyllospheric and Rhizospheric Microorganisms as Biological Control Agents against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Causing Anthracnose Disease of Mango

Menike, G.D.N.; Ratnayake, R.M.R.N.K (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Postharvest decay in harvested fruits and vegetables causes considerable economic losses. Synthetic chemicals are the primary means to control these losses. With the rising concerns on food security and food safety, chemical ...
Effect of Plant Extracts on Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Sujavanthi, L.; Nirosha, A.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita is one of the major pests in tomato and it forms galls in plant roots leading to growth retardation and wilting. This study was aimed to manage M. incognita using plant extracts ...
Larvicidal Activity of Leaf Extract of Lime (Citrus aurantifolia (Christ.) Swingle) and Synthetic Pesticide Spinosad against Diamond Back Moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on Cabbage

Arani, Y.; Nithiyagowry, R. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Diamond back moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) is one of the major pests of cruciferous crops in SriLanka. The larvae feed on the leaves resulting in a severe loss of yield. Long-term application of synthetic pesticides have ...
Efficacy of an Entomopathogenic Fungus, Lecanicillium lecanii as a Bio-Control Agent against Bemisia tabaci on Hygrophila corymbosa

Jathukula, L.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci infestation is observed on Hygrophila corymbosa, a newly established aquatic plant in Green Farms Ltd., Marawilla, Negombo. This study was carried out to understand the biology of B. tabaci, ...
Eco-friendly Management of Banana Anthracnose (Colletotrichum musae) Using Bio-Rationals

Karthika, T.; Thiruchchelvan, N.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Banana anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum musae (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) Arx is the most serious postharvest disease of immature and mature banana fruits, causing a loss of 30-40% of marketable fruits in Asia. The aim of ...
Farmers’ Perceptions on Dairy Development Strategies in Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka

Kamshajini, R.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sivashankar, S. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Improving milk production in Northern Province is one of the main constituents of dairy rural life. Dairy farmers confront the challenges such as lack of abandoned land, lack of grazing land, the low success rate of ...
The Effect of Public Influence on Policy Alternatives to Mitigate Climate Change Risks : A Comparative Study in Developed and Developing Countries

Vitharana, S.P.H.; Kandegama, W.M.W. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Agriculture plays a decisive role in the global economies and remains central to the lives of a great many people around the world. It has been widely accepted that climate change has caused numerous challenges to the ...
The Effect of Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Events on the Second Inter-Monsoonal Rainfall in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

Abeysekera, A.B.; Punyawardena, B.V.R.; Marambe, B.; Jayawardena, I.M.S.P.; Sivananthawer, T.; Wickramasinghe, V.N.M. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is an ocean-atmospheric coupled phenomenon associated with the east-west gradient of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) anomalies in the tropical Indian Ocean. The positive (warm) phase of IOD leads ...
Technical Efficiency of Paddy Production and Factors Affecting the Efficiency in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

Rathnamalala, D.P.; Sooriyakumar, K. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

The study examines the technical efficiency of paddy production and factors affecting the technical efficiency of paddy production in Anuradhapura district of Sri Lanka. For this study, 165 farmers cultivated paddy in ...
Sensory Evaluation of Biscuits Prepared from Wheat Flour and Locally Available Cassava Flour

Sajivan, J.; Simmaky, S.; Karthiha, P (University of Jaffna, 2020)

The products derived from cassava (Manihot esculenta) are high energy foods.Cassava is a cheaper and locally available starchy food in Sri Lanka which is used only for traditional food preparations. Biscuits are ready-to-eat ...
Seasonal Variations of Plant Pigments in New Hybrid Tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] Population

Dilhan, R.M.T.; Ranatunga, M.A.B.; Thirukkumaran, G. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Tea is an ancient and popular beverage. It has various merits for human health such as antibacterial, antiviral, diuretic, and anti-carcinogenic effects. Tea has been consumed in the world such as green, black, yellow, ...
Seasonal Variation of Rainfall in Vadamaradchi Area in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Sellathurai, T.; Mikunthan, T.; Sivakumar, S.S.; Karunainathan, T. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

The accurate knowledge of rainfall amount, intensity and frequency and understanding of seasonal and annual pattern of rainfall will help to planning the crop. The shortage or excess of rainfall amount will lead to the ...
Sample Survey to Identify Land-Use Pattern of Rice-Based Cropping Systems in Sri Lanka

Madushan, N.D.R.; Herath, H.M.N.M.; Kadupitiya, H.K.; Rathnayake, W.M.U.K.; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.B.; Ariyaratne, M.; Marambe, B.; Sirisena, D.N.; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

A survey was conducted to identify land-use pattern of rice-based cropping systems in the country using 9000 samples at the end of the Yala season 2019. Data were gathered by visiting selected paddy fields in a yaya ...
Resistant Starch Contents of Selected Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties of Sri Lanka

Printhajini, P.; Arasaratnam, V. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Rice is the staple food of Sri Lankan population. Resistant Starch (RS) provides health benefits such as improvement in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and reducing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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), ...
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, ...
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 ...

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