• Analysis of fat content and fatty acid profile of selected bakery products available in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka 

  Thiviya, S.; Premdharshan, M.R.; Sivakathan, S. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), 2026)

  High consumption of trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids is detrimental to human health. Bakery products are among the main sources of these two types of fatty acids in the diets of many people worldwide. The ...
• Evaluation of regional variations in the quality characteristics of bottled palmyrah toddy in Sri Lanka 

  Jeyakumar, R.B.V.; Kirushanthi, T.; Vasantharuba, S.; Mahilrajan, S. (Palmyra Research Institute, 2026)

  Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L.) toddy is a traditional fermented beverage made from sap collected from male or female inflorescences. The demand for toddy is increasing locally and internationally due to its organic ...
• Evaluation of the antioxidant properties of lime waste 

  Sivasamalai, V.; Vasantharuba, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  Lime is a widely produced, economical fruit that is nutritious and healthy. Processing lime produces large amounts of waste, including peel, pulp, pomace, and seeds, and improper disposal can lead to environmental ...
• Nutritional enhancement through germination: A comparative evaluation of pearl millet grains and microgreens for functional food application 

  Taniya, A.K.; Vasantharuba, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), a climate-resilient staple cereal of Africa and South Asia, holds underutilized nutritional potential. Germination into microgreens offers a low- cost strategy to improve cereal nutritional ...
• Enhancing Water Security Through Automated Drip Irrigation: Impacts on Soil Moisture Dynamics and Brinjal Yield in Semi-arid Systems 

  Herath, M.N.; Niranjan, M.; Pakeerathan, K.; Sinnathurai, J.A.; Kannan, N. (2026)

  Improving irrigation efficiency is essential for sustaining vegetable production in water-limited environments, yet field-scale evaluations of practical time-based automated drip irrigation systems remain limited. This ...
• Development of a nutritious snack bar using superfine string hopper flour by- product and horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) flour 

  Galgamuwa, G.M.K.A.; Weerasinghe, T.M.A.N.; Kirushanthan, S. (Research and Development Centre, National Institute of Post- Harvest Management, 2026)

  The growing global concern for sustainable food systems has encouraged the utilization of agro-industrial by-products and underexploited crops in functional food development. This study aimed to formulate a nutritious ...
• Impact of different land use systems on Biological Properties of Soils 

  Aashikha, R.; Shayanthan, A.; Kajeevan, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

  Soil is a vital natural resource that supports life on Earth and maintains environmental balance. Among the Soil properties, biological properties play major role in ecosystem maintenance and are influenced by different ...
• Individual Tree Crown Detection of Palmyrah Palm (Borassus flabellifer) using UAV imagery 

  Jeyavanan, K.; Owari, T.; Hiroshima, T.; Nalina, G.; Sivamathy, S.; Kaneswaran, A.; Venugoban, K. (Japanese Forest Society, 2026)

  　The Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer) is a multipurpose species highly valued by local communities and often referred to as the “tree of life” due to the extensive use of its various parts. It is predominantly found ...
• Improving Individual Tree Crown Detection and Species Classification in a Complex Mixed Conifer–Broadleaf Forest Using Two Machine Learning Models with Different Combinations of Metrics Derived from UAV Imagery 

  Jeyavanan, K.; Owari, T.; Tsuyuki, S.; Hiroshima, T. (MDPI, 2025)

  Individual tree crown detection (ITCD) and tree species classification are critical for forest inventory, species-specific monitoring, and ecological studies. However, accurately detecting tree crowns and identifying ...
• Improving the Individual Tree Parameters Estimation of a Complex Mixed Conifer—Broadleaf Forest Using a Combination of Structural, Textural, and Spectral Metrics Derived from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle RGB and Multispectral Imagery 

  Jeyavanan, K.; Owari, T.; Tsuyuki, S.; Hiroshima, T. (MDPI, 2025)

  Individual tree parameters are essential for forestry decision-making, supporting economic valuation, harvesting, and silvicultural operations. While extensive research exists on uniform and simply structured forests, ...
• Comparative Study on the Influence of Liquid Fertilizers on Cabbage Growth and Productivity 

  Jeyavanan, K.; Pathirana, D.A.; Anusiya, M. (MDPI, 2025)

  The growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture in Sri Lanka has increased interest in liquid fertilizers as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional chemical inputs. To evaluate their effectiveness, a pot experiment ...
• Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) palm land-use system: A potential key tool for enhancing carbon stock and floristic diversity in a dry zone tropical landscape 

  Jeyavanan, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Theepika, S.; Raveendran, S. (Elsevier, 2025)

  The threat of global warming, biodiversity loss, and land degradation highlight the urgency of identifying sustainable land use systems that serve as climate-adaptive solutions. This study assessed the carbon stock and ...
• Vertical distribution of the Scleractinian Corals Alveopora japonica (Eguchi, 1965) and Montipora millepora (Crossland, 1995) on Southern Jeju Island, Korea 

  Thatchaneshkanth, S.; Keshavmurthy, S.; Kyeong-Tae Lee; Jong-Seop Shin; Kwang-Sik Choi (Frontiers, 2026)

  Introduction: Jeju Island, on the southern coast of Korea, has recently experienced increases in high-latitude scleractinian corals, accompanied by shifts in hard-bottom benthic communities. However, the local distribution ...
• Understanding key volatiles in semi-moist pet foods treated with electron beam and X-ray irradiation 

  Anand Kumar, S.; Dongbin Park; Cheorun Jo; Hyun Jung Lee (Elsevier, 2026)

  In this study, semi-moist pet food samples were irradiated with electron beam and X-rays at 0, 2.5, 5, and 10 kGy. Samples were stored under refrigeration, and volatile compounds were analyzed on days 0 and 60. X-ray ...
• Effects of irradiation on microbiological safety and physicochemical properties of dry pet food 

  Dongbin Park; Anand Kumar, S.; Minwoo Choi; Jae-Kyung Kim, ,; Hyun Jung Lee; Cheorun Jo (Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology, 2026)

  The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of electron beam (EB) and X-ray (XR) irradiation on dry pet food during long-term storage. The samples were irradiated with EB and XR at doses of 0, 2.5, 5, 10, ...
• Reproductive performance of Jersey and Jersey x Holstein Friesian crosses in the dry zone of Sri Lanka under sophisticated intensive cattle management system 

  Thissera, W.T.L.; Sinniah, J. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The study was undertaken to evaluate the reproductive performance of imported Jersey and Jersey x Holstein Friesian cattle over a period of 9 years (2015–2023) at the National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) farm ...
• Development and Quality Evaluation of Mozzarella Cheese from a Goat and Cow Milk Blend Enriched with Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) 

  Sameena, J.; Piratheepan, S.; Sansiya, T. (Uva Wellassa University, 2026)

  Rising consumer demand for healthier, nutrient-dense dairy products has intensified interest indeveloping low-fat, functional cheeses enriched with plant proteins. Traditionally, mozzarellacheese is primarily produced ...
• Process Optimization, Microbiological and Sensory Quality Evaluation of Mozzarella Cheese from Different Milk Types for its End Use Application 

  Sameena, J.; Sansiya, T.; Piratheepan, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2025)

  Mozzarella is a soft, white, un-ripened cheese belonging to the Pasta filata family, widelyvalued in pizza production. Various types of mozzarella are produced from buffalo, cow,and goat milk. It is derived from the ...
• The dominant role of herd size in determining milk yield on dairy farms in northern sri lanka 

  Hemanivashini, E.; Piratheepan, S.; Sansiya, T. (Springer Nature, 2026)

  Nowadays, improving Dairy farming systems faces greater challenges and difficulties in tropical countries compare to temperate countries. In this present study investigate the determinants of milk yield on the dairy ...
• Prevalence and Epidemiological Insights of Theileria orientalis in Cattle from Karachchi and Kandawala Veterinary Range in Kilinochchi District in Sri Lanka: An Integrated Analysis using Microscopy and PCR 

  Hemanivashini, E.; Piratheepan, S. (Uva Wellassa University, 2026)

  Haemoparasitic infections represent major constraints to livestock productivity and welfare in tropical regions, causing anemia, immunosuppression, and reduced performance in affected animals. These vector-borne pathogens, ...

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