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Pollen-mediated gene flow from wild carrots (Daucus carota L. subsp. carota) affects the production of commercial carrot seeds (Daucus carota L. subsp. sativus) internationally and in New Zealand in the context of climate change: A systematic review

Asharp, G.; Pieralli, S.; Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.; Ward, A.; McGill, S. (Elsevier, 2024)

Climate change will impact the carrot seed industry globally. One adaptation strategy to limit climatic impacts on the production of commercial carrot seeds is geographical shift. However, production must be shifted to ...
Comparing vegetative growth patterns of cultivated (Daucus carota L. subsp. sativus) and wild carrots (Daucus carota L. subsp. carota) to eliminate genetic contamination from weed to crop

Asharp, G.; Pieralli, S.; Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.; Ward, A.; McGill, S. (Elsevier, 2024)

Wild carrot is a problematic weed that can threaten the genetic purity of cultivated carrots by hybridization. Wild carrots must be controlled before flowering to avoid the undesirable crossing with cultivated carrots. ...
Exploring the Use of Cropping Indices Over the Growth and Yield Performance for Selecting Okra–Cowpea Intercropping Systems

Kirisha, A.; Jeyavanan, K.; Sritharan, S. (Enviro Research Publishers, 2024)

Intercropping of crops has several advantages over monocropping systems, offering efficient utilization of farm resources. While growth and yield remain primary determinants of intercropping success, factors such as crop ...
UAV Photogrammetry for Estimating Stand Parameters of an Old Japanese Larch Plantation Using Different Filtering Methods at Two Flight Altitudes

Jeyavanan, K.; Owari, T.; Tsuyuki, S.; Hiroshima, T. (Sensors/MDPI, 2023)

Old plantations are iconic sites, and estimating stand parameters is crucial for valuation and management. This study aimed to estimate stand parameters of a 115-year-old Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi (Lamb.) Carrière) ...
Improving the Estimation of Structural Parameters of a Mixed Conifer–Broadleaf Forest Using Structural, Textural, and Spectral Metrics Derived from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Red Green Blue (RGB) Imagery

Jeyavanan, K.; Owari, T.; Tsuyuki, S.; Hiroshima, T. (Remote Sensing/MDPI, 2024)

Forest structural parameters are crucial for assessing ecological functions and forest quality. To improve the accuracy of estimating these parameters, various approaches based on remote sensing platforms have been employed. ...
Restoring a dry tropical forest through assisted natural regeneration: enhancing tree diversity, structure, and carbon stock

Rajive, R.; Jeyavanan, K.; Thavananthan, S.; Sivamathy, S.; Venukopan, N.; Sritharan, S. (Elsevier, 2024)

Deforestation is a key factor in global climate change, severely impacting ecosystem services. Effective implementation of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) initiatives is essential for ...
Assessment of Sustainability of Community Water Supply Projects : A case study from Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Thayaparan, Y.; Thushyanthy, M. (ESN Publisher, 2024)

Access to water resource is a right of the people and it is a basic requirement of human life. In Sri Lanka, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) is the principal authority providing safe drinking water ...
Fabrication of novel oleogel enriched with bioactive compounds and assessment of physical, chemical, and mechanical properties and storage stability

Sivakanthan, S.; Fawzia, S.; Mundree, S.; Madhujith, T.; Karim, A. (Elsevier, 2024)

Amidst evolving dietary challenges, developing oleogels as functional foods enriched with bioactive compounds is gaining dramatic attention. The utilization of fish oil (a source of omega-3 fatty acids) in food is ...
Impact of Different Carbon Sources on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Produced during Fermentation by Levilactobacillus brevis WLP672 Measured Using Proton Transfer Reaction Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS)

Rajendran, S.; Khomenko, L.; Silcock, P.; Betta, E.; Biasioli, F.; Bremer, P. (MDPI, 2024)

Bacterial fermentation is considered to be a cost-effective means of generating desired flavour compounds from plant-based substrates. However, the wide range of substrates present in plants makes it challenging to ...
The Effect of Different Medium Compositions and LAB Strains on Fermentation Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Analysed by Proton Transfer Reaction- Time of Flight – Mass Spectrometry (PTR- ToF- MS)

Rajendran, S.; Khomenko, L.; Silcock, P.; Betta, E.; Pedrotti, M.; Biasioli, F.; Bremer, P. (MDPI, 2024)

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation is a viable approach for producing plant- based flavour compounds; however, little is understood about the impact of different LAB strains and medium compositions on the production ...
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Produced by Levilactobacillus brevis WLP672 Fermentation in Defined Media Supplemented with Different Amino Acids

Rajendran, S.; Silcock, P.; Bremer, P. (MDPI, 2024)

Fermentation by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is a promising approach to meet the increasing demand for meat or dairy plant-based analogues with realistic flavours. However, a detailed understanding of the impact of the ...
Effect of vermicompost in combination with inorganic fertilizer and vermiwash on growth and yield of Amaranthus polygamous

Menaka, W.M.; Kajeevan, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Amirthalojanan, A.; Sivanesan, S. (University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

Sole reliance on inorganic farming methods can lead to environmental problems and health issues. An integrated nutrient management system is the alternative approach to address these challenges and enhance agricultural ...
Potential of Chlorella sp. Cultivated in dairy effluent as a complementary liquid organic fertilizer on growth and yield of finger millet (Eleusine coracana I.)

De Silva, A.H.A.T.E.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Ketheesan, B.; Kajeevan, K. (University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

The over-use of synthetic chemical fertilizer has an adverse effect on the environment. To overcome this issue, usage of alternate sources of nutrients is essential. Chlorella sp.(C) is a green microalga which has been ...
The potential of Nostoc cultivated in parboiled effluent as a biofertilizer for paddy cultivation

Jayasekara, J.M.H.S.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Ratnayake, R.R. (University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

Paddy cultivation predominantly depends on inorganic fertilizers due to the limited availability of high-quality organic alternatives. Cyanobacteria have emerged as a widely accepted tool in the agriculture sector, due ...
Investigation of the influence of minor components and fatty acid profile of oil on properties of beeswax and stearic acid-based oleogels

Sivakanthan, S.; Fawzia, S.; Mundree, S.; Madhujith, T.; Karim, A. (Elsevier, 2024)

Understanding the impact of minor components and the fatty acid profile of oil on oleogel properties is essential for optimizing their characteristics. Considering the scarcity of literature addressing this aspect, this ...
Effect of incorporation of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) on proximate composition, sensory and microbiological properties and shelf life of drinking yoghurt over refrigerated storage

Disanth, E.; Sethukali, A.; Susruthan, V.; Piratheepan, S. (University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka, 2022)

Yoghurt has identified as a suitable carrier for integration of dietary fibre sources in foods. Several research studies revealed consumption of fibre enriched yoghurt may prevent or reduce diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, ...
Optimization of a Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Extraction Protocol for Viruses in Clinical Samples for Disease Diagnosis

Sethukali, A.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Rodrigo, W.W.P.; Athapaththu, A.M.M.H. (Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka., 2016)

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a polymeric molecule. It is implicated in coding and gene expression. Some medically important organisms such as viruses have only RNAs as their inherent material. To detect the viral diseases ...
Productive performance of Jersey and Jersey x Holstein Friesian crosses in the dry zone of Sri Lanka under a sophisticated intensive management system

Thissera, W.T.L.; Sinniah, J. (University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka, 2024)

The study was undertaken to evaluate the productive 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 of Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) Juice Incorporated Set Yoghurt

Karikalan, D.; Sinniah, J. (Research gate, 2019)

The aim of the study was to develop set yoghurt incorporated with Grape juice incorporated set- yoghurt which fetches high demand due to its nutritional and health benefits to human. Grape juice with three different sugar ...
Comparison of Meat Quality of Hanwoo Beef Loin between White and Yellow Carcass Fat Appearance

Lee, S.; Kim, H. J.; Sethukali, A.; Jung, H. J. (Korean Society for Food Science of Animal Resources, 2023)

The yellow carcass fat in Hanwoo beef decreases consumer preference, leading to a decline in meat quality grade. However, the exact effect of yellow carcass fat on meat quality is still needed to study. This study aimed ...

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