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Technical efficiency and its determinants: Paddy farming in Mahakanumulla cascade system

Perera, K.L.P.A.; Hemachandra, D. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Paddy farming is predominantly practiced in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Most paddy lands in the dry zone belong to traditional hydrological cascade systems known as Village Tank Cascade Systems (VTCS) and paddy lands ...
Time poverty and food production of women farmers: Case of Imbulpe DS division in Sri Lanka

Rathnachandra, S.D.D.; Malkanthi, S.H.P. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Gender equity has been emphasized as a considerable aspect regarding sustainable development in any nation of the world. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the level of time poverty of women farmers and its impact ...
Rhizobia inhabiting Clitoria ternatea L. in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: An assessment of stress tolerance and genetic diversity

Tennakoon, P.T.M.K.C.; Rajapakse, S. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Legume-Rhizobial symbiosis plays a greater agronomical and ecological significance as it provides fixed nitrogen through Biological Nitrogen Fixation. Clitoria ternatea is a leguminous plant that hosts a wide range of ...
Production and optimization of bioethanol from over ripen sour banana fruit wastes (Musa sapientum) using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Vivekanandaraja, R.; Kapilan, R. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

This study was carried out to produce bioethanol from low quality over ripen Musa sapientum (sour banana) fruit wastes to enhance the yield of bioethanol. When the sour banana juice was inoculated with Saccharomyces ...
Impact of government’s motorcycle subsidy on job performance of agriculture extension officers in Southern province in Sri Lanka

Manathunga, M.M.C.S.; Sliva, K.N.N.; Weerasinghe, T.W.M.K.K. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Agricultural Extension is an ongoing, non-formal educational process that takes place over a period of time to transfer knowledge to rural farmers. In Sri Lanka, the ratio of farmers to extension officers is 800:1, and ...
Impact of different border crops on growth and yield performance of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis L.) varieties

Jayamini, A.G.I.; Pradheeban, L.; Nishanthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

The use of border crops in cauliflower was an eco-friendly method for the management of pests. The present study was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kilinochchi from December 2018 to April 2019. The experiment ...
Formulation of organic liquid fertilizers and their effects on germination of selected seeds and growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.)

Kalaivani, S.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

The present study was aimed to formulate organic liquid fertilizers using banana pseudostem and to assess their potential use in the germination of selected seeds (i.e., chilli, curry chilli, lettuce, and water spinach), ...
Evaluation of bran extracts of rice (Oryza sativa) and selected bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties for their antioxidative and anti-hyperglycemic potentials

Marikkar, J.M.N.; Nuurhaffiszzulullah, A.A.; Gunarathne, K.M.R.U. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Search of therapeutic potential of natural and locally available food has become a trend due to increasing health concerns among consumers around the world. In this study, extracts of rice bran (Oryza sativa L.) and ...
Effect of silicon application on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Var. Rajitha grown under water stress

Subhashini, H.P.S.; Silva, C.S.D.; Silva, N.R.N. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

This experiment was aimed to determine the effect of application of silicon on the growth and yield of tomato (var. Rajitha) under water stress condition. Treatments of the experiment were 75 mg of Si and no water stress ...
Effect of gypsum application on yield performance of groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) Varieties in Kilinochchi district, Sri Lanka

Thivakaran, N.; Pradheeban, L.; Nishanthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) is an important oil crop grown in Sri Lanka. Application of fertilizer is substantially contributing to the yield increment; however improper management of fertilizer is the specific ...
Development of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) bulb and seed flour-based pasta

Lakmali, H.D.S.; Arampath, P.C. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is one of the major edible foodstuffs rich in carbohydrates and fiber. This study investigated the reduction of postharvest losses of jackfruits by value addition. Jack fruit seeds ...
Determining response to nitrogen of promising rice line (Oryza sativa L.) in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka

Suseema, K.S.; Silva, C.S.D.; Dissanayaka, I. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

A field experiment was conducted during the Maha season from August 2019 to May 2020 at Regional Rice Research and Development Center, Bombuwala, Sri Lanka to investigate nitrogen response of promising rice line of Bw ...
Biochemical characterization and antibacterial potential of lactic acid bacteria from Idli batter and their influences on properties of batter

Bernard, D.; Jeyagowri, N.; Madhujith, T. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

Idli is one of the flour-based foods fermented by lactic acid bacteria. This study was designed to characterize the lactic acid bacteria isolated from Idli batter and to determine their antibacterial activity. Physicochemical ...
Tenderizing Ability of Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract in ComparisontoPapainandBromelainonGoat Meat.

Maathumai, S.; Kapilan, R.; Arampath, P.C. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

This study aims to analyze the tenderizing ability of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extract against papain and bromelain. Papain and bromelain 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 % w/v (g of tenderizer /mL distilled water) and B. pinnatum ...
Stock-Scion Interaction Effect on the Quality of Planting MaterialsofRubber (Heveabrasiliensis)

Raveendra, H.; Sripala, S.; Priyani, S. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Stock effect on scion performances is a critical factor to produce quality planting materials, in bud grafting, for rubber industry. Selection suited stock- scion combinations should be done to have a clonal authenticity ...
In!luence of Wax Coating on Extending the Shelf Life of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Karuthakolomban.

Weerasinghe, W.M.S.S.K.; Kumara, B.A.M.S.; Wijewardane, R.M.N.A.; Wasala, W.M.C.B. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Extending the shelf life of mango is important for their successful marketing. In this context, different edible coatings have been used for prolonging the storage life and preserving the quality of fresh fruits. Effect ...
Impact of Different Shade levels on Growth and Yield Performance of Different Varieties of Bellpepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

Thushari, S.E.E.M.; Pradheeban, L.; Nishanthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important Solanaceous family vegetable in the world, but commercial cultivation are limited in Sri Lanka. An experiment was conducted to access the effect of different shade levels ...
Enhancing Storability of Ridge Gourd (Luffa acutangula L.) Seeds under Ambient Conditions by Reducing Seed Moisture Content using Silica Gel.

Usha Nandhini Devi, H.; Swarnapriya, R. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

The storage of vegetable seeds after harvest till next planting time assumes prime importance for successful breeding and seed production programmes since the seed viability and vigour in storage are regulated by many ...
Effect of Spacing and Application of Foliar Nutrients on Growth and Yield of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Swarnapriya, R. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

An experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Station, Pechiparai, Tamil Nadu, India during 2014 - 2017. The objective of the study was to find out the effect of different spacing and foliar nutrients on the growth ...
Effect of Shade Curing on Post-harvest Loss of Big Onion (Allium cepa) Selection 'Dambulla Red' Stored under Ambient Conditions.

Samarasinghe, Y.M.P.; Kumara, B.A.M.S.; Wijewardana, R.M.N.A. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

Big onion is a highly demanded condiment in Sri Lanka that is characterized with high post-harvest losses. Curing is a major management practice that affects the post-harvest shelf life. Curing is not practiced by majority ...

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