• Use of Low Cost Biosorbents for Treating Wastewater from Aquaculture 

  Kogulojan, K.; Banusha, S.; Piratheepan, S.; Mayurathy, T. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Aquaculture contributes to the economy of Sri Lanka significantly. Aquaculture industries are producing export quality products while generating employment opportunities. Unique location of Sri Lanka and its resources ...
• Prevalence of Ectoparasites among Cattle in Kilinochchi District 

  Kekulandara, D.; Shathya, S.; Piratheepan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Livestock sector has been contributing considerable portion to the economy of Sri Lanka, and still promising to play great role in the economic development of the country. Products and by-products come from livestock ...
• Study of Nutritional Characteristics of Silages from CO3, CO5, Red Napier (BH18) & Super Napier among Small Holder Dairy Farms in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka 

  Pushpakumara, H.M.C.; Thanusan, S.; Piratheepan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  A study was conducted to examine the nutritive values of the silages made from major grasses available in the Kilinochchi District. Inadequate quality forage and the lower availability of forage crops is considered as ...
• Ginger Extract Supplemented Cow’s Milk Ice Cream Development 

  Rajapaksha, W.R.N.M.; Premakumar, K.; Afreen, S.M.M.S. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Ice cream is a globally popular frozen dairy product. It's usually prepared from cow's milk. Antioxidant and phenolic components are often lacking in commercially marketed ice cream. In order to increase the usage of ...
• Hatchability Prediction and Classification of the Eggs Based on the Physical Parameters of the Eggs 

  Wickramarachchi, M.S.; Nawarathna, L.S.; Dematawewa, C.M.B.; Wickramarachchi, M.K. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Hatchery performance is critical for the profitability of poultry breeder operations. Some physical parameters of eggs and breeders cause to increase or decrease the Hatchability. The aim of this study is to identify ...
• Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection in Different Age Groups of Goats 

  Shathya, S.; Piratheepan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Goats are an excellent source of meat and milk for human consumption. Parasitic infestations lead to significant health concerns and huge economic losses in goat farming. The aim of the present study was to determine ...
• Effect of Cinnamon Wood Biochar Preparation Methods on Nutrient Retention and Release 

  Nayendra, W.G.N.; Tharanga, K.H.G.M.; Yapa, P.I (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  In Sri Lanka, farmers use inorganic fertilizer under the conventional farming methods. However, farmers have not been able to obtain the expected yield for a long time due to soil fertility problems associated with ...
• Comparative Study on Heavy Metal Accumulation in Sediment Samples in China, India and Sri Lanka 

  Dahanayake, N.M.A.; Karunaratne, G.H.R.E. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Due to anthropogenic activities heavy metals in the environment tend to reach concentrations which are not permissible, causing adverse health conditions. These elements enter into the human body through dermal, ...
• Distribution of Potassium in Selected Paddy Soils and their Variation under Different Agro-Climatic Zones, Management Practices and Soil Orders 

  Chandrasekara, E.D.C.T.; Neththasinghe, N.A.S.A.; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.B.; Ariyaratne, M.; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Potassium (K) is an essential macro nutrient for growth and production of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Exchangeable K fraction is the available form of K for plants. However, exchangeable K concentration in rice growing ...
• Chemical Properties of Rice Soils Managed under Organic or Inorganic Fertilizer Applied Conditions 

  Neththasinghe, N.A.S.A.; Chandrasekara, E.D.C.T.; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Over the past decade, paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka mostly rely upon chemical based conventional farming practices. Although it has substantially increased crop yields, they have adversely affected the environment and ...
• Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential of Dry-Zone Home Gardens in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka 

  Premalal, H.M.N.D.; Perera, G.A.D.; Ratnayake, R.R. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Home gardens are an integral component of dry zone agroecosystems of Sri Lanka. These sequester atmospheric CO2 and thereby contribute to mitigate global warming, but agricultural practices performed in these are ...
• Simulation Techniques and Modelling of Optimized Pressurized Agriculture Pipe Network Suitable for Home Gardening in Vavuniya Area of Sri Lanka 

  Sutharsan, M.E. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Home gardening is identified as one of the remedial measures for food security issues caused by the economic downfall in Sri Lanka. Home gardening contributes to household food security by providing direct access to ...
• Different Parboiling Process Effect on the Formation of Resistance Starch in Raw Paddy Varieties 

  Lakmali, R.; Prabhaharan, M.; Alvapillai, P. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  The parboiling process leads improves rice quality and enhances the physio-chemical properties of grains. Parboiled rice exhibits several advantages over raw rice products, such as strengthening kernel integrity by ...
• Thermal Treatments as Accelerated Aging Technique for Mitigating Rice Stickiness of Freshly Harvested Paddy 

  Weerasinghe, T.M.A.N.; Marasinghe, C.K.; Rathnayake, H.M.A.P.; Aluwihare, W.B.W.M.R.CP.; Gunawardhane, C.R. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Accelerated ageing is an artificial technique that induces ageing effect in fresh paddy within a short period of time while reducing the holding costs for millers. Thus, the aim of the study was to check the suitability ...
• A study on Water Management Issues in the Eastern Slopes of Central Highland Region, Sri Lanka 

  Hewage, S.; Bandara, S.; Samarasinha, G.; Munaweerage, T. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Agriculture is the single most activity that consumes the largest portion of available water resources in Sri Lanka. Industrialization, population pressure and urbanization have also resulted in a rising demand for ...
• Applicability of Mechanical Drying as a Thermal Pre-treatment for Minimizing Broken Rice Percentage in Rice Milling Industry 

  Weerasinghe, T.M.A.N.; Rathnayake, H.M.A.P.; Wasala, W.M.C.B.; Bandara, D.M.S.P. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Damaged and cracked grains are abundant in combine harvesting method due to subsequent harvesting and threshing operations at high speeds. Cracks on grains adsorb moisture from the storage environment and impose negative ...
• Exploring Secondary School Students’ Understanding of Solid Waste Management; a Case of Uyangoda Maha Vidyalaya, Kamburupitiya 

  Thakshila, R.P.A.D.; Sandeepani, D.M.M.; Samaraweera, G.C. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  There have been few studies that have documented waste management issues in Sri Lankan educational institutions, particularly student perspectives. This study assessed the students’ awareness of solid waste and their ...
• Controlled Storage Conditions Reduce the Postharvest Losses of Big Onion (Allium cepa) Selection “Dambulla Red” 

  Samarasinghe, Y.M.P.; Kumara, B.A.M.S.; Marasinghe, C.K.; Kumarage, K.P.L.; Wijewardane, R.M.N.A. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Postharvest loss of big onion is considerable and one of major issues which adversely affects food security in Sri Lanka. One of major reasons is improper storage conditions where, mainly due to harvesting coincides ...
• A Farmer Participatory Study to Identify the Ideal Location/s for Promotion of True Seeds of Cluster Onion (Allium cepa.L.) in Jaffna District of Sri Lanka 

  Arasakesary, S.J.; Amirthalojanan, A.; Sugirthan, P.; Sivakumar, K. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  During the Maha season of 2020/21, a farmer participatory research project was conducted to determine ideal location/s for the production of true seeds of cluster onion (Allium cepa.L.) in Jaffna district of Northern ...
• Methods to Improve Seed Sets in Cluster Onion Hybridization 

  Tharsika, V.; Arasakesary, S.J.; Thirukkumaran, G. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Onion is an economically valuable vegetable crop which is naturally cross-pollinating entomophily with two crop cycles as seed–bulb and bulb–seed. Seeds and bulbs are the primary propagation materials in bulb production. ...

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