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Yield Optimization of Chilli and String bean for Different Levels of Spacing and Organic Fertilizer under Intercrop and Monocrop systems

Shivatharsinii, K.; Jeyavanan, K.; Siyambalapitiya, S.B. (International Research Sessions, Faculty of Dental Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2016-11-04)

The scope of agriculture is the utilization of resources in the most efficient manner. In this respect, optimization of yield in agriculture crops is needed to safeguard the farmer by minimizing the cost. In the collaboration ...
Effect of Different Pre-Sowing Treatments on Seed Germination of Diospyros ebenum Koenig

Jeyavanan, K.; Vinujan, Phuspakumara, D.K.N.GS; Sivachandiran, S. (World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 12 (6): 384-392, 2016, 2016-12)

Diospyros ebenum Koenig is one of canopy dominant species commonly called as Ceylon ebony and heavily extracted and threaten border line by anthropogenic activity in the dry zone forests in Sri Lanka, has led to the decrease ...
Plant Diversity and Income Generation of Homegardens in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka

Vinujan, Sivachandiran,SS; Sivananthawerl, Phuspakumara, D.K.N.GT (World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 12 (6): 393-403, 2016, 2016)

Homegardens are considered as one of the sustainable land use systems in Sri Lanka. Sustainable production and good socio-economic condition can be achieved by homegardening. There were no data regarding the available ...
Species Diversity, Distribution and Biomass Estimation of Selected Sites of Forest Reserve in Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka

Thirukkumaran, Sivachandiran, S S.; Jeyavanan, K. (International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture -2016. Jaffna University, Sri Lanka, 2016-12-15)

The Mullaitivu district covers approximately 8.6 % of forest vegetation which contributes for the economic development of the rural community and environmental conservation of the district. However, information ...
Distribution and Carbon Stock Estimation of Mangrove Species in Kokkilai Lagoon of Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka

Vinoth, Jeyavanan, K. A.; Sivachandiran, S. (International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture -2016. Jaffna University, Sri Lanka, 2016-12-15)

The aim of this study was to assess the diversity of mangrove tree species and to estimate above ground biomass in mangrove-forested areas. While there has been extensive research on mangroves both in tropical and ...
Ecosystem Services of Homegarden Agroforestry in Jaffna Peninsula

Jeyavanan, K.; Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G.; Sivachandiran, S. (International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture -2016. Jaffna University, Sri Lanka, 2016-12-15)

Homegarden agroforestry systems is an integrated land management and multifunctional system that provides ecosystem services, namely provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting. As in other areas of the country, ...
Influence of whole and Sub Soil Salinity on Growth, Development, Physiology and Yield of Selected rice Varieties Cultivated in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Pradheeban, L.; Nissanka, S.P.; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 28 (4): 389 – 401 (2017), 2016-11-17)

Growth and yield reduction of rice is a serious issue in salinity prone areas of the world. Rice yields decrease by 12 % for every unit (dSm-1) increase in EC above 3 dSm-1. Salt in different soil depths influence the yield ...
Effect of Different Height of Earthing up on Yield Performance of Groundnut under Irrigated Condition in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka.

Ragulan, G.; Nishanthan, S.; Pradheeban, L.; Sivachandiran, K. (World Journal phamaceutical and Life Science. 2(4): 471-481., 2016-08)

Research was conducted in Kilinochchi District to study the effect of different heights of earthing up on yield performance of groundnut during February to May 2016. Four different earthing up heights such as 0 cm, 5 cm, ...
Isolation of Potential Bacteriocin-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria from Fermented Food Products Showing Antimicrobial Activity

Keerthini,S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Kapilan, R. (2017)

Biopreservation systems in foods are gaining popularity in food industries. Bacteriocins, an antimicrobial peptide produced by lactic acid bacteria, is considered as safe additives. Therefore, this study aimed to isolate ...
Preparation of Palmyrah Crude Sugar using Electric Oil Jacket Cooker

Kopiga, U.; Vasantharuba, S.; Diluckmini, B.; Srivijeindran, S. (2017)

Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer) consists plenty of sugar in its sap which can be utilized to produce the sugar with good medicinal and nutritional properties. The study was carried out to find the possibility of palm ...
Production and Crystallization of Citric acid from Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium) Juice using Aspergillus niger

Sukanthan, Y.; Vasantharuba, S.; Kapilan, R. (2017)

Citric acid (C6H8O7) is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid found naturally in citrus fruits. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add a tart (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. Citric acid can be extracted ...
Effect of Different Blanching Methods on Antioxidant Properties of Selected Green Leafy Vegetables

Rohini, B.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (2017)

Green leafy vegetables are less expensive, yet rich in myriad of phytochemicals having antioxidant properties. Blanching is a prerequisite for preservation of green leafy vegetables to prevent the activity of phenolases ...
A Study on Potential Use of Cyanobacteria Isolated from Fresh Water Bodies of Sri Lanka in Agriculture

Ramziya, A.; Fuad Hossain; Ratnayake, R. R.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Kumara, K. L. W. (2017)

Cyanobacteria are important photoautotrophic prokaryotes which are most promising sources for new products and applications. The present study was conducted to investigate the potential use of few selected fresh water ...
Bioethanol Production from Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium) Fruit Juice using Baker’s Yeast

Sukanthan, Y.; Vasantharuba, S.; Kapilan, R. (2017)

There is a necessity to produce alternative types of fuel that are renewable and eco-friendly, since fossil fuel resources are limited. The production of bioethanol from natural sources such as fruit juice could be one ...
Influence of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant Activity of Local Pumpkin Variety (Cucurbita maxima) Cultivated in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Thanuja, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (2017)

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 ...
Production of Single Cell Protein from Papaw Fruit Juice using Palmyrah Toddy Mix

Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S.; Kapilan, R. (2017)

Presently, worldwide protein shortage has become an important issue with an increasing rate of population growth. In this study, Liquid State Fermentation (LSF) was carried out to produce Single Cell Protein (SCP) from ...
Effect of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant properties of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and Bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) Cultivated in Jaffna District

Thanuja, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (2017-11-24)

Introduction: Antioxidants are the compounds which protects against free radical damage, thus, vital for maintaining good health.Vegetables contain myriad of antioxidants. Among vegetables, tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) ...
THE EFFECTS OF BOILING, STIR-FRYING AND MICROWAVE COOKING ON THE ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF LOCAL BRINJAL VARIETY (Solanum melongina) AVAILABLE IN JAFFNA DISTRICT

Thanuja, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (2017)

Brinjal (Solanum melongina) belonging to Solanaceae family is a rich source phytochemicals such as phenolic compounds (caffeic and chlorogenic acid) and flavonoids (nasunin). These phytochemicals are antioxidants, thus ...
THE EFFECT OF MANGOSTEEN (Garcinia mangostana), CINNAMON (Cinnamomum verum) AND CHILLI (Capsicum annum) EXTRACTS IN MINIMIZING AUTOXIDATION OF SESAME (Sesamum indicum) OIL

Walallawita, W. K. U. S.; Sivakanthan, S.; Madhujith, T.; Bopitiya, D.; Jayawardana, N. W. I. A. (2017)

During the past two decades, the use of natural plant extracts as antioxidants in edible oils is becoming popular to prevent the use of synthetic antioxidants. This study was carried out to study the effect of three natural ...
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM FOOD ENTERPRISES IN VALIKAMAM AREA OF THE JAFFNA DISTRICT

Sarujan, S.; Sooriyakumar, K. (2015-05-05)

This paper examines the relationship between entrepreneurial characteristics and the performance of the small and medium food enterprise in the Valikamam region of the Jaffna district. Employment growth and the average ...

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