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Effect of Malting Duration on Proximate Composition, Total Phenolic Content and Total Flavonoid Content of Pearl Millets Grown in Sri Lanka

Rajeetha, J.; Sivakanthan, S.; Liyanagae, R.; Madhujith, T. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is one of the promising under-utilized crops in Sri Lanka. Because of its prospective nutritional composition and health benefits, it could be used to develop healthy food. Malting can ...
Effect of Phytohormones in Mitigating Terminal Heat Stress and Enhancing Seed Yield in Maize Hybrid COH (M) 8

Revathy, V.; Manonmani, V.; Nivethitha, M. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Maize is one of the leading crops in the world and is widely cultivated as a cereal grain. Heat stress is a main threat to current and future global maize production. Maize plants are sensitive to terminal heat stress ...
Development and Quality Evaluation of Gluten-Free Baby Rusk using Madathawalu rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Mung bean (Vigna radiata) Composite flour

Udakanda, S.S.; Kandegama, W.M.W.W. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Rusks are widely consumed baby snacks that are commonly produced using wheat flour. Wheat flour was reported to cause health issues due to gluten. This study aimed to produce a nutritious, gluten-free baby rusk using ...
Variation in Colour Attributes of Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) Flour from Five Different Provinces in Sri Lanka

Malki, M.K.S.; Wijesinghe, J.A.A.C.; Ratnayake, R.H.M.K.; Thilakarathna, G.C. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

In Sri Lanka, Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is an underutilized tuber crop with tremendous potential for producing gluten-free, nutritious flour that could be used as a wheat flour substitute. This study aimed to ...
Production of Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentale L.) Flour and Determination of its Physicochemical, Functional and Nutritional Properties

Sandaruwani, M.K.Y.; Ratnayake, R.H.M.K.; Herath, H.M.S.P. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Cashew is an important cash crop in Sri Lanka which is being cultivated, especially in the dry zone of the country. Although cashew nuts have a high demand in both local and export markets, cashew apple is a highly ...
Formulation and Quality Evaluation of a Healthy Cereal Bar with Traditional Rice (Oryza sativa) Suwandel and Pachchaperumal

Thennakoon, T.M.K.I; Kandegama, W.M.W.W. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

The demand for ready-to-eat foods, such as cereal bars is increasing rapidly among consumers due to their availability, affordability and convenience. This study focused on development of a nutritious Cereal bar using ...
Investigation of Soluble Impurities in Sugar Juice Manufacturing Process

Madhubhashini, S.K.; Thilakarathne, B.L.S.; Ahamed, K. M. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Dust particles, mud and sand particles, dead and live animals, and dry plant biomass had been reported in initial stage of crushing sugar cane. The major goal of this work is to investigate the percentage of soluble ...
Evaluation of Organic Inputs in Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) Nursery Media along with Subsoil as Alternative Potting Mixture

Pathiranage, S.S.S.; Tharanga, K.H.G.M.; Ampitiyawatta, A.D. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

True cinnamon comes from Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume family Lauraceae is one of the oldest tree species indigenous to Sri Lanka. The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of various alternative potting ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Consumers on Food Safety in Sri Lanka

Jayasekara, J.M.D.S.; Madhujith, W.M.T.; Panoshan, S.L. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Food safety is very crucial in among the particular group of people. Poor eating habits are a major concern among university students. Prime objective of this research was to assess knowledge, attitude and behavior on ...
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 ...
Effectiveness of Cinnamon Bark Oil under In-vitro Conditions to Control Phomopsis sp. Isolated from Guava (Psidium guajava)

Kumara, B.A.M.S.; Menike, G.D.N. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Phomopsis rot in guava is a common postharvest disease found in Sri Lanka that cause major economic problems and need alternative treatments for fungicides. Also cinnamon has proven significant control over some ...
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 ...
Evaluation of Essential Oils and their Components for Broad-Spectrum Antifungal Activity against Pythium aphanidermatum, Causing Damping-off

Soundarya, K.; Dhileepan Jadeja, S. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Synthetic fungicides are currently used as primary means for the control of plant disease. Besides, the inherent hazards and negative public perceptions about the synthetic chemicals, using of essential oils as novel ...
Trichoderma asperellum, A Potent Nematode Antagonist of Root knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita

Kamra, A.; Paul, B.; Paul, S.; Gawade, B. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is often infested with an endoparasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita which causes yield loss between 25 to 100% depending on the cultivar and abiotic factors. Managing the ...
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. ...
Evaluation of Rhizobacterial Isolates Antagonism to Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Tomato

Devindrappa, M.; Kamra, A. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

Tomato is one of the most widely cultivated vegetable in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Root-knot nematode (RKN) species, Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica are serious constraints to vegetable ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...

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