• Total Potassium Concentration of Major Paddy Growing Soils in Sri Lanka 

  Madushan, N.D.R.; Neththasinghe, N.A.S.A.; Ekanayake, E.M.S.; Rathnayake, W.M.U.K.; Sirisena, D.N.; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.B.; Ariyaratne, M.; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Total potassium (K) concentration represents the K pool in a soil, and that provides the required K for plant uptake after making K available through biochemical changes. Knowledge on K pool in different soil types is ...
• Total and Available Phosphorus Concentrations in Major Rice Growing Soils and Their Relationships with Rice Grain Phosphorus Concentration 

  Neththasinghe, N.A.S.A.; Madushan, N.D.R.; Ekanayake, E.M.S.; Rathnayake, W.M.U.K.; Sirisena, D.N.; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Phosphorus (P) is an essential macro nutrient for plant growth and development. Soil P exists in organic and inorganic forms. However, only a fraction of soil P is readily available to plant. Plant available and total P ...
• Relationships between Total Mineral Element Concentrations of Major Paddy Growing Soils in Sri Lanka 

  Madushan, N.D.R.; Ekanayake, E.M.S.; Neththasinghe, N.A.S.A.; Samarasinghe, D.A.T.; Rathnayake, W.M.U.K.; Sirisena, D.N.; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  The knowledge on the accumulation of essential and toxic trace elements in rice growing soils is crucial for sustainable soil nutrient management and rice crop production. The aim of the present study was to investigate ...
• Quality Rice Flour Production for Extruded Products through Wet-Milling 

  Farwin, M.H.I.; Prabhaharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the leading cereal crops in the developing world. Rice grain is a major source of carbohydrates, protein and other essential nutrients. The Degree of Milling (DOM) is a term used to ...
• Principal Component and Correlation Analysis of Groundnut Germplasm (Arachis hypogaea.L.) towards Pod Filling Ability 

  Senaweera, S.A.C.H.; Thirukkumaran, G.; Arasakesary, S.J.; Balasooriya, R. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Groundnut, Arachis hypogea. L., which belongs to the family Fabaceae, is a popular oil crop in Sri Lanka. Pod is the economically important parts of the groundnut. However, pod filling is one of the significant yield ...
• Potential use of Chlorella sp. Grown in Parboiled Effluent on Growth and Yield of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica L.) 

  Saththivel, P.; Jeyakumar, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Ketheesan, B. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Usage of organic fertilizers is the best solution to overcome the detrimental effects caused by synthetic fertilizers. However, readily available quality organic fertilizers are limited. Microalgae could be used as bio ...
• Optimization of Ethylene Concentration and Exposure Time to Enhance the Ripening Rate of Avocado Fruits 

  Jayasinghe, J.A.S.T.; Kumara, B.A.M.S.; Jayathunge, K.G.L.R. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Delay in ripening of mature avocado fruits results in excessive weight loss, increasing diseases incidences, desiccating and showing uneven ripening. Application of ethylene gas has been used to enhance the ripening rate ...
• Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP) Extends the Postharvest Life of Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers Fresh Leaves 

  Kumara, B.A.M.S.; Menike, G.D.N.; Samarasinghe, Y.M.P. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers is a popular leafy vegetable. However, postharvest life of fresh leaves at ambient condition is about 2 days, leading to high postharvest losses. Therefore, it is important to extend the ...
• Isolation, Identification and Detection of Listeria monocytogenes Persistence in Chicken Raw Meat Products and Comminuted Ready-To-Eat Sausages in Nelna Chicken Processing and Further Processing Plant (Pvt.) Ltd. Sri Lanka 

  Wickramasinghe, W.A.T.D.; Amarasingha, A.A.S.S. M. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Listeria monocytogenes, a food borne pathogenic bacterium often isolated from meat and meat products, is considered a major causative agent responsible for serious diseases in both humans and animals. This study was ...
• In-Vivo Evaluation of Anti-Histamine Activity of Siddha Formulation of Extract Powder of the Stem of Tinospora cordifolia 

  Uthayanan, S.; Balamanohary, U.; Sritharan, A. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient systems of medicine practiced among Tamil speaking communities particularly in southern parts of India, Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. “Seendhil Sarkkarai” ...
• Investigate the Impact of Temperature Variation on Quality of Banana Fruits during Artificial Ripening 

  Konara, K.M.L.N.; Wasala, W.M.C.B.; Jayathunge, K.G.L.R. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Ripening includes physiological, biochemical and organoleptic changes in fruits leading to soft and edible commodities with appropriate quality characteristics. Commercially fruits are artificially ripened using various ...
• Toxic Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Milky Mangrove (Excoecaria agallocha L.) on Larvae of Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and Brackish Fish (Etroplus suratensis) 

  Ekanayake, E.M.U.I.; Palihakkara, I.R. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Climate changes including global warming make the world a safer breeding place for mosquitoes. Application of larvicide is a successful precaution method to reduce mosquitoes before emerging into adults. Identifying ...
• Initiation Trigger on Pin Head of Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus by Plant Extracts and Blue Light 

  Bramiyah, V.; Nirosha, A.; Pakeerathan, K.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Pleurotus ostreatus is known as oyster mushroom, its cultivation has become popular as it is highly nutritious and medicinally important. It requires twenty-one days of incubation period generally before exposing to light ...
• Tobacco Cultivation during European Period - A Historical Prospect Focused on Jaffna Peninsula 

  Sanchika, P. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Jaffna Peninsula is situated in the Northern part of Sri Lanka. This Peninsula had been under control of the colonialism of Portuguese in AD 1505. In this context, Dutch and British followed Portuguese and colonized ...
• The Impact of COVID-19 on Agribusiness Sector: Views of Selected Agribusiness Companies in Sri Lanka 

  Sandeepani, D.M.M.; Wijerathna, P.N.M.M.; Samaraweera, G.C. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  COVID-19 is an ongoing threat to all over the world and causes the worst economic tremor in recent years. Sri Lanka is one of the most vulnerable developing countries that can be observed a detrimental effect on the ...
• 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 ...

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