Thavarasa, M.; Shayanthan, A.(Jaffna Science Association, 2026)
Paddy (Oryza sativa) cultivation is integral to Sri Lanka's agriculture, as rice is the staple food of
the country. Wide variety of microorganisms are in the Paddy Jaffna, Sri Lanka rhizosphere
which play an important ...
Jayasekara, I.R.N.D.; Sivakanthan, S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2026)
The growing need for natural alternatives to synthetic antioxidants in edible oils has
driven extensive research into plant-derived extracts for enhancing oil stability during thermal
processing. This study was carried ...
Thurkka, S.; Kirisan, A.; Gnanavelrajah, N.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2026)
Nitrification inhibitors are applied to slow down the conversion of ammonium to
nitrate, which will enhance nitrogen availability to crops, and nitrogen use efficiency in farming
systems by reducing nitrogen losses. This ...
Taniya, A.K.; Vasantharuba, S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2026)
The development of functional foods requires careful selection of processing
conditions that preserve the nutritional quality of raw materials while ensuring their suitability
for formulation and storage. Cereals and ...
Sivasamalai, V.; Vasantharuba, S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2026)
Production of non-biodegradable plastic packaging is raising global concerns about
environmental pollution. The main purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate an
agricultural by-product-based renewable packaging ...
Saagarey, K.; Thadchajini, K.; Kirushanthan, S.; Thatchaneshkanth, S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2026)
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative damage in biological
systems and food matrices. Growing concerns over synthetic antioxidant safety have driven
interest in plant-based alternatives. Osbeckia ...
Sripriya, R.D.M.; Sivakanthan, S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2026)
Poruthumaan is an underutilized medicinal creeper widely grown in the Northern
Province of Sri Lanka and traditionally consumed for relieving menstrual discomfort, enhancing
bone strength, and managing arthritis. Despite ...
Mango (Mangifera indica ) is an economically significant fruit crop in Sri Lanka. Recently, a new disease, stem bark blackening, emerged on mango in the country, causing concerns among growers. This study aimed to identify ...
Traditional rice landraces remain vital for food security and cultural identity, yet their use in breeding is constrained by insufficient characterization. This study comprehensively evaluated Attakkari, a prominent local ...
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) are highly valued for their culinary and medicinal uses, yet the diversity of local variants remains under-explored. We investigated the morphological and genetic variation of curry leaf ...
Kayavarnan, K.; Pakeerathan, K.(Darshan Publishers, Tamil Nadu, India, 2026)
Heavy metal contamination in organic wastes presents critical environmental challenge, making sustainable methods essential. Vermicomposting utilizing the earthworm Eisenia fetida,is an environmentally sound strategy for ...
Thirukkumaran, G.; Ruzaina, M.D.F; Premarathna, M.; Seneviratne, G.(Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2026)
Biofilm biofertilizers (BFBFs) are known to enhance soil quality and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers (CF). BFBFs outperform conventional mono- or mixed-culture biofertilizers, depending on the soil condition. ...
Rice is the staple food for most Sri Lankans, forming the basis of at least two of the three main meals [1]. Among the many rice varieties cultivated in Sri Lanka, Attakkari rice holds a special place due to its cultural ...
Gajapathy, K.; Sulakshana, T.; Terensan, S.(National Science and Technology Commission, 6th floor, Wing D, Sethsiripaya Stage II, Battaramulla, 2026)
Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are ecologically important insects whose success is largely attributed to social organization and caste-based morphological polymorphism. Among them, the carpenter ant Camponotus compressus ...
Gajapathy, K.; Anushika, C.M.; Terensan, S.(National Science and Technology Commission, 6th floor, Wing D, Sethsiripaya Stage II, Battaramulla., 2026)
Aromatic plants are widely distributed in nature, with many species cultivated specifically to produce essential oils. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is a flowering perennial with white, sweet-scented flowers, which belongs ...
Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is a major vegetable crop grown in Sri Lanka. Even though the brinjal is a hardy plant, Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum,is a major destructive disease affecting brinjal ...
Subasinghe, S.H.D.N.; Arasakesary, S.J.(Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Gymnema sylvestre (Masbadda) is valuable medicinal plant and a vulnerable species in Sri Lanka. This plant is widely used for its antidiabetic and pharmacological action because it contains “Gymnemic acid”. However, seed ...
Sritharan, S.; Kirunsiga, U.J.; Arasakesary, S.J.(Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Red onion (Allium cepa) is an important cash crop cultivated in Sri Lanka. Onion Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is a major disease affecting onion production in dry zone of Sri Lanka. When environmental ...
Kayavarnan, K.; Pakeerathan, K.; Sashikesh, G.(Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Microplastics (MPs), are smaller than 5 mm in size, and recognized as emerging persistent pollutants in Agro-ecosystems through leaked sewage sludge, plastic mulching, and compost. The effects of MPs on earthworm remain ...
Gajapathy, K.; Sathsarani, K.W.I.; Terensan, S.(Ceylon Journal of Science, 2026)
Mealybugs are economically significant, sap-sucking insects causing substantial damage to crops. Although some studies exist, few have combined classical morphological and molecular approaches with an assessment of their ...