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Factors influencing production of hygienic raw milk by small scale dairy producers in selected areas of the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka.

Sukanthy, V.; Sinniah, J.; Nagalingam, K. (Springer, 2009)

The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of dairy cow management techniques and milking methods on hygienic quality of raw milk. Total Bacterial Count (TBC) and Total Coliform Colonies (TCC) were ...
Crossbreeding trials with bore goats in Sri Lanka: Effects on the Birth Weights of Kids

Premasundeba, A.S.; Ravindran, V.; Dc Silva, G.P.L.; Jeyalingvatkani, S. (Tropenlandwirt, 1998)

Records of 2644 kids born between 1983 and 1990 from a crossbreeding programme involving Boer, Jamnapari and Kottukachchiya breeds were analyzed to study the effects of breed types, sex and month of birth on the birth ...
Quality evaluation of noodles developed from composite flour mixture using passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) peel and kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum)

Sharukka, K.; Vaishnavy, P.; Vasantharuba, S. (Uva Wellassa, University of Sri Lanka, 2024)

Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) peel and Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) are excellent sources of dietary fiber, minerals and bioactive compounds. However, their potential health benefits are not fully evaluated ...
Extending shelf-life of Trichoderma viride pers. broth formula using different parts of tamarind, Tamarindus indica L. to scale-up commercial production

Vaithehi, S.; Pakeerathan, K.; Mikunthan, G. (University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

Trichoderma viride is a promising bio control agent for various plant pathogens in sustainable agriculture. It can be multiplied in liquid and solid media, but liquid fermentation has a higher reproductive capacity than ...
Root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus spp.) extraction from maize roots: a comparison of three methods

Thiruchchelvan, N.; Casonato, S.; Moukarzel, R.; Condron, L.; Kularathna, M. (New Zealand Plant Protection Society, 2024)

This study examines differences in extraction efficiency of three methods for extracting root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus spp.) from maize roots. The Baermann funnel, Whitehead & Hemming tray, and centrifugal-sugar ...
Complementary description of the female of Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) xini Wu (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with the first description of its male from Sri Lanka

Ismail Doker, I.; Weliwattage, A.; Jose, A.; Gunasingham, M. (Acarologia, 2024)

Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) xini Wu is reported for the first time in Sri Lanka. Its original description is not very detailed, being based on simple drawings and an absence of diagnostic characters that include chelicera ...
Phenological phase affects carrot seed production sensitivity to climate change – A panel data analysis

Asharp, G.; McGill, S.; Ward, A.; Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.; Pieralli, S. (Elsevier, 2023)

New Zealand is a major producer of carrot seeds globally. Carrots are an important nutritional crop for human consumption. Since the growth and development of carrot seed crops mainly depend on climatic factors, seed yield ...
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 ...

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