• Structural Parameter Estimation in a Complex Mixed Conifer-Broadleaf Forest: Insights from UAV RGB Imagery through Structural, Textural, and Spectral Metrics 

  Jeyavanan, K.; Owari, T.; Tsuyuki, S.; Hiroshima, T. (SCION, 2024)

  Introduction/Aim: Forest structure is the three-dimensional arrangement of its components, plays a crucial role in understanding forest ecological functions. Quantitative assessments of forest structure rely on forest ...
• 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 ...
• Impact of Different Ratios of Fish Tonic and Albert’s Solution on Growth and Yield Performance of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) 

  Elankeeran, G.; Pradheeban, L.; Thanusan, K. (Uva Wellassa University, 2024)

  Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) belongs to the family Asteraceae which is one of the most important leafy vegetable crops in the world. Production of quality lettuce is a major concern nowadays because it is consumed as raw ...
• A study on the performance of four underutilized vegetable crops in Northern Province with different trellises 

  Nidarshini, S. P.; Sivachandiran, S. (University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Underutilized vegetables have several agronomic traits that are beneficial for farmers and consumers. Crops, which were used in the current study, are traditionally cultivated in the North Central Province and rarely in ...
• Livestock and aquaculture farming in Bangladesh: Current and future challenges and opportunities 

  Kieron, M.; Eeswaran, R.; Pouyan Nejadhashemi, A.; Sebastian Hernandez- Suarez, J. (Taylor & Francis, 2023)

  We conducted a comprehensive review of livestock farming in Bangladesh to unveil current challenges and potential opportunities in this agricul- ture sector. Six challenges were selected as the major constraints to ...
• Unveiling the resilience of smallholder farmers in Senegal amidst extreme climate conditions 

  Kieron, M.; Pouyan Nejadhashemi, A.; Talha, M.; Chikafa, M.; Eeswaran, R.; Nilson, V. J.; Ana Julia, P.; Ignacio, C.; Jean-Claude, B.; Amadiane, D.; Vara Prasad, P. V. (Wiley, 2024)

  In Senegal, agriculture is an important sector underpinning the socioeconomic fabric of the populace. Notably, the agricultural production in this region exhib- its heightened sensitivity to climatic perturbations, ...
• Irrigation scheduling for potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) under drip irrigation in an arid region using Aqua Crop model 

  Juan, Y.; Yingpan, Y.; Eeswaran, R.; Yang, Z.; Zhenghu, M.; Fubin, S. (Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023)

  Potato is one of the key food crops and China is the largest potato producer in the world. However water scarcity is the major constraint to increase the productivity of potato in the arid regions such as Ningxia in ...
• Optimization of Black Tea Drying Temperature in an Endless Chain Pressure (ECP) Dryer 

  Abhiram, G.; Diraj, R.; Eeswaran, R. (MDPI, 2023)

  Drying is a crucial and energy-consuming process in black tea manufacturing that is aimed at reducing moisture content and terminating enzymatic reactions in tea leaves. In Sri Lanka, an endless chain pressure (ECP) dryer ...
• Effect of Different Planting Methods on Growth & Yield of Paddy Variety BG 360 

  Subaraj, R.; Pradheeban, L.; Thanusan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2023)
• Diversity of Underutilized Plant Species in Knuckles Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka: A Case Study 

  Anushka Bandara, P.H.C.; Jeyavanan, K.; Sivananthawerl, T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Underutilized plant species often find themselves confined to homegardens, small- scale farming systems, and forest ecosystems. Among these production systems, there has been insufficient attention given to studying ...
• Effect of Assisted Natural Regeneration on Tree Diversity and Carbon Regulation 

  Rajapakshe, R.P.; Jeyavanan, K.; Sivananthawerl, T.; Sivachandiran, S.; Venukopan, N.; Sritharan, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) is one of the popular techniques to restore an ecosystem. This study aimed to assess the effect of ANR on biodiversity and carbon regulation in young plantations at reforestation units ...
• Growth and Yield Performance of Selected Vegetables in Gliricidia-based Alley Cropping System 

  Mithusha, B.; Jeyavanan, K.; Sritharan, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  The Gliricidia [Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp] is used as a hedgerow tree species in alley cropping system. However, studies on the impacts of Gliricidia on alley crops were limited to the dry zone of Sri Lanka. This ...
• Effect of different mulching materials on the growth and yield performance of tomato (solanum lycopersicum) varieties 

  Jeyanthy, S.; Pradheeban, L.; Nishanthan, K. (5 th International Conference on Climate Change 2021 (ICCC 2021), 2021)

  Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the family Solanaceae is one of the important vegetable crop grown in Sri Lanka. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different mulching materials on the ...
• Production Performance and Feed Cost Implications of Utilizing Seaweeds and Indian Jujube Seed Powder in Broiler Chicken Finisher Feed 

  Irsath, A.; Sathees, D.; Piratheepan, S.; Varthani, S.; Pirushanthi, G.; Jeyavanan, K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023)

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