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Optimization of enzymatic interesterification of coconut (Cocos nucifera) and sesame (Sesamum indicum) oils using Thermomyces lanuginosus lipase by response surface methodology

Sivakanthan, S.; Madhujith, T. (Tropical Agricultural Research, 2017)

Blends of coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil (CO) and sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil (SO) were enzymatically interesrerified using aqueous lipase derived from Thermomyces lanuginosus and the reaction conditions were optimized using ...
Influence of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant Activity of Local Pumpkin Variety (Cucurbita maxima) Cultivated in Jaffna District

Thanuja,; Vasantharuba, S. (Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 2018)

Antioxidants play major role in maintaining good health. Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is one of the richest sources of β-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. However, the antioxidant activity of vegetables is influenced by the ...
Evaluation of Antioxidant properties of Cassia auriculata L. Flower Extracts.

Kajani, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. S. (4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2018)

Cassia auriculata L. (Aavaaram in Tamil) is a shrub widely grown in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. C. auriculata L. flower is a rich source of natural antioxidant with medicinal properties, however, it remains underutilized. ...
Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) peel extract on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil during deep fat frying

Pereira, J.C.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (Proceedings of the 2nd National Undergraduate Research Symposium -2019, 2019)

Edible plant oils such as sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids are susceptible to oxidation during storage. Recently, following evidences on the adverse effects of synthetic ...
Effect of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant properties of Bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) Cultivated in Jaffna District

Thanuja, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan,S. (Journal of Agricultural Sciences ,Volume 14,Pages 111-119, 2019)

Purpose: Bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) is a widely cultivated vegetable crop in Jaffna. It is well-known to possess medicinal properties, mainly because of its antioxidant properties. Changes in the antioxidant ...
Effect of different cooking methods on antioxidant properties of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)

Thanuja, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (Ceylon Journal of Science,Volume: 48,Pages: 85–90, 2019)

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is one of the rich sources of antioxidants, mainly, lycopene which is known to be associated with decreased risks of chronic diseases. However, cooking influences the antioxidant properties ...
Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products

Thanuja, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products, 2018)

Vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which protect against degenerative diseases. This study aimed to compare the antioxidant properties of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum), carrot (Daucus carota) and bitter gourd (Mormodica ...
Antibacterial activity of Syzygium cumini leaf extracts against Escherichcia coli spp.

Nivethika, A.; Rajeetha, J.; Sivakanthan, S.; Sukirtha, S. (Proceedings of 26th Annual sessions, Jaffna Science Association,, 2019)

Syzygium cumini (Jamun or Naaval in Tamil), is one of the important medicinal plant belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Different parts of S. cumini are used for various purposes. The leaves of S. cumini contain bioactives, ...
Parthenium Based Composting: An Approach to Minimize the Existing Weed Population in Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Kishojini, P.; Pakeerathan, K.; Mikunthan, G. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna., 2017)

An alien species Parthenium is a problematic weed species to native biodiversity and considered as the second most important threat after habitat destruction. Its incursion and quick adaptation in Northern Sri Lanka is ...
Molecular mapping of leaf rust resistance in C14.16/Aus91433 RIL population

Pakeerathan, K.; Bariana, H.S.; Bansal, U.K. (Uva Wellassa University, 2018)

Leaf rust, caused by P. triticina (Pt) is one of the most wide-spread diseases of wheat. This pathogen was introduced into Australia by first migrant settlers. Due to its wide range of adoptation, rapid evolution of P. ...
Development of co-dominant KASP markers co-segregating with Ug99 effective stem rust resistance gene Sr26 in wheat

Qureshi, N.; Pakeerathan, K.; Gessese, M. K.; Nsabiyera, V. (Mol Breeding, 2018)

Stem rust of wheat, caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Pgt), is a threat to global food security due to its ability to cause total crop failures. The Pgt race TTKSK (Ug99) and its derivatives detected in East ...
Measuring Effectiveness of Leaf Rust Resistance QTL using In-Planta Fungal Quantity by Chitin Assay in a Aus27506/Aus27229 RIL Population

Pakeerathan, K.; Bariana, H.S.; Bansal, U.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2017)

Leaf rust, caused by Puccinia triticina (Eriks & E. Henn) is an important disease of wheat. This pathogen was introduced into Australia by first migrant settlers. Since its introduction, rapid evolution of P. triticina (Pt) ...
GPS Based Density and Distribution Mapping and Composting a Sustainable Approach for Monitoring and Managing Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) in Northern Sri Lanka

Kishojini, P.; Pakeerathan, K.; Mikunthan, G. (International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 2018)

The silent habitat invader Parthenium is a most important problematic weed to native biodiversity and agriculture. Its accidental incursion and quick adaptation in Northern Sri Lanka is considered to be the major threat ...
Integrated approaches to manage the invasive alien weed Parthenium in Northern Sri Lanka

Kishojini, P.; Pakeerathan, K.; Mikunthan, G. (IOBC Newsletter, 2017)

Family Asteraceae member Parthenium hysterophorus is one of the noxious alien weeds to Sri Lanka, invaded from India and spread from Vavuniya to all over the country within a short period of time using its own biologicalpower. ...
Field survey of Papaya Anthracnose in selected markets and In-Vitro assessment of Bio Rationales against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Niveka, S.; Pakeerathan, K.; Mikunthan, G. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna., 2018)

Papaya ( Carica papaya L.) is an economical important fruit crop in tropical and sub-tropical countries. It is consumed as fresh fruits or processed products. Anthracnose is one of post-harvest disease of papaya caused by ...
Characterization of a stripe rust resistance gene in wheat landrace AUS 27969 from the Watkins collection

Pakeerathan, K.; Bariana, H.S.; Bansal, U.K. (Borlaug Global Rust Initiative, 2015)

Landraces and wild relatives of wheat are rich repositories of new rust resistance genes. Landraces are preferred over wild relatives for the absence of deleterious effects associated with large alien segments.A common ...
Distribution, Infestation and Occurrence of Noorda blitealis Wlk. and Gitona distigma (Meigen) in Moringa oleifera Lam. in the Home Gardens of the Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Sharjana,K.; Mikunthan, G. (Proceeding of the 3rd international conference on Dry Zone Agriculture,, 2017)

Moringa oleifera Lam. is grown in Jaffna home gardens for pods and leaves. After the introduction of Moringa variety PKM 1, the population of leaf eating caterpillar (Noorda blitealis Wlk) and pod fly (Gitona distigma ...
Biology and Management of Amaranthus stem borer (Hypolixus truncatulus) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)

Rajeshkanna, S.; Mikunthan, G. (Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture., 2017)

Amaranthus stem borer, Hypolixus truncatulus(F.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) has become a major problem in Amaranthus cultivations in Mannar and Kilinochchi districts compelling farmers to abandon cultivations. This study ...
Application of Mycorrhizae Isolated from Cymbidium bicolor into the Roots of Chilli (Capsicum annum) and Onion (Allium cepa) to improve their Productivity

Denisiya, A.M.; Mikunthan, G. (Proceeding of the 3rd international conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, 2017)

Cymbidium bicolor Lindl. is an orchid, found as epiphytes on Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer). The association of Mycorrhizae in the roots helps C. bicolor to survive during drought. Therefore, this investigation was carried ...
Distribution, Growth and above ground Biomass of Teak (Tectonagrandis L.) Plantation in Mullaitivu District of Sri Lanka

Satheesan, T.; Sivachandiran, S.; Phuspakumara, D.K.N.G.; Sivanathawerl, T. (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 6 (3): 72-76, 2016-03)

Teak plantation was established in Northern Province of Sri Lanka since 1960’s and it is widely used for the purpose as timber in Sri Lanka. Among the districts of the Northern region, Mullaitivu is a potential district ...

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