• Analysis of oxidative stability and fatty acids profile of coconut oil and flaxseed oil blends 

  Nivetha, R.; Simmaky, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 2024)

  This study aimed to analyze the oxidative stability of flaxseed oil and coconut oil blends. Coconut oil: flaxseed oil was mixed at different ratios on weight basis (95:5, 90:10, 85:15, 80:20, and 75:25). The oxidative ...
• Investigation of drying kinetics, nutrient profle, physicochemical and functional properties of purple yam (Dioscorea alata) under diferent drying conditions 

  Uthayakumaran, T.; Vaishnavy, P.; Kannan, N.; Vasantharuba, S. (Springer, 2024)

  In the present investigation, fresh purple yam slices were blanched in hot water (80 °C) for 8–10 min, followed by drying under a cabinet dryer at 45, 55 and 65 °C, and open sunlight. This research aimed at comparing the ...
• Development of Pentadesma Butyracea (African Butternut) fruit sanuce and determination of Antioxidant activities 

  Wasala, W.M.D.D.; Binduhewa, A.M.C.U.; Weerasooriya, C.J.; Liyanaarachchi, G.D.; Vasantharuba, S.; Kathirgamanathar, S. (Institute of Food Science and Technology, 2024)

  Pentadesma butyracea is an oil yielding plant named as an African butternut tree. It is growingin Hunuwala Estate and National Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The seeds and fruits are highly nutritious and due ...
• Development of instant pudding mix using Pentadesma butyracea (African Butternut) seed acke and evaluation of bioactivity and shelf life 

  Nishadhi, R.R.; Binduhewa, A.M.C.U.; Samarasinghe, U.K.A.; Liyanaarachchi, G.D.; Vasantharuba, S.; Kathirgamanathar, S. (Institute of Food Science and Technology, 2024)

  The African butternut tree, Pentadesma butyracea, is growing in National Botanical Garden inPeradeniya, Sri Lanka, produces edible fruits. The seeds are used to extract butter (30-50 %)and the remaining seed cake is not ...
• Effect of Cooling Rate on Properties of Beeswax and Stearic Acid Oleogel Based on Rice Bran Oil and and Sesame Oil 

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

  This study aimed to investigate how varying cooling rate impacts the characteristics of oleogels prepared using a sesame oil and rice bran oil blend (5:6, w/w) using a combination of beeswax and stearic acid (3:1, w/w at ...
• Local Fishermen’s Willingness to Accept Compensation for Commercial Sea Cucumber Farms in Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka 

  Balamauran, R.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sivashankar, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  This study aims to investigate local fisherman’s willingness to accept compensation for commercial sea cucumber farms in Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka, and analyse the factors influencing the selected attributes for this ...
• Efectiveness of community participation in Mangrove restoration: the evidence from northern Sri Lanka 

  Sathiyamoorthy, S.; Sakurai, T. (Springer, 2024)

  As a result of the past failures in centralized management, community-based man- agement approach was evolved as a better alternative in Mangrove management. However, efectiveness of community-based Mangrove management ...
• Efficiency of liquid organic fertilizer from poultry slaughter waste and jeevamurtha in hydroponic chilli cultivation 

  Manathunga, M.D.D.B.; Weeramange, M.V.; Mikunthan, T. (The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), 2024)

  Sri Lankan agriculture sector is vital to the country's economy but faces challenges: expensive inorganic fertilizers, limited land availability, climate change and disease outbreaks leading to reduced local agricultural ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• Formulation of a liquid organic fertilizer from Chlorella sp. Grown in dairy effluent 

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

  The necessity for natural or biological fertilizers instead of synthetic fertilizers arises from the growing demand for food and awareness of environmental pollution due to inorganic fertilizers. In order to increase ...
• Formulation of eco-friendly culture medium For cultivation of spirulina platensis 

  Thadshadini, S.; Kirisan, A.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Spirulina is a type of spiral shaped, multicellular, photo autotrophic microalgae. Spirulina is a popular organism due to its high nutritional value which grows in a variety of culture media, including those containing ...

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