• Callus formation and organogenesis of tomato (lycopersiconescu lentum mill variety thilina) 

  Manawadu, I.P.; Dahanayake, N.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-20)

  This study was conducted to investigate the effects of explant source and hormone concentrations on the callogenesis, calli growth, plantlet regeneration and rooting of a local tomato variety (Lycopersicon esculentum mill. ...
• Evaluation of detection methods for cowpea bacterial blight caused by xanthomonas axonopodis pv vignicola in Nigeria. 

  Claudius-Cole, A.O.; Ekpo, E.J.A.; Schilder, A.M.C. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-08-15)

  The detection of cowpea bacterial blight in seed lots of cowpea (Vigna uniguiculata) is important for developing management options. Cowpea seeds were collected from five locations within two agro ecological regions in ...
• Growth and yield of cucumber as influenced by poultry manure in Asaba area of Delta state, Nigeria 

  Enujeke, E.C. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)

  Field experiments were conducted in 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons in the Teaching and Research Farm of Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Nigeria to evaluate the growth and yield responses of cucumber to five different ...
• Nutritional composition and storage stability of groundnut (arachis hypogaea l.) Seeds cultivated with organic fertilizers 

  Brintha, I.; Mahendran, T.; Seran, T.H. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-04)

  A research study was conducted to determine the nutritional composition and storage stability of groundnut seeds (Arachis hypogaea L.) that were cultivated with organic fertilizers. The mature seeds were collected ...
• Isolation, screening and in vitro evaluation of bacterial antagonists from spent mushroom substrate against colletotrichum 

  Ranathunge, N.P.; Rajapaksha, R.J.K.; Yogarajah, K.; Preethikumara, M.H.W.L.I. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-08-05)

  Colletotrichum musae is a major pathogen in banana fruit which causes heavy losses at the postharvest stage. As a viable alternative to harmful chemical usage and physical control measures, the potential of using bacterial ...
• Farmers’ perceived impact of climate change on agricultural activities in Otukpo local government area of Benue state, Nigeria. 

  Akinnagbe, O.M.; Onah, C.P.; Olaolu, M.O.; Ajayi, A.R. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)

  The study was undertaken to ascertain farmers’ perceived impact of climate change on agricultural activities in Otukpo local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 60 respondents using interview ...
• Effects of water stress on the growth and reproduction of black gram (vigna mungo l.) 

  Dahanayake, N.; Ranawake, A.L.; Senadhipathy, D.D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-24)

  Black gram (Vigna mungo L.; Fabaceae) is one of the most highly prized pulses in tropical countries especially in India. The green pods are eaten as vegetable and they are highly nutritious. Grain legumes play a vital ...
• Training needs of women vegetable farmers in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria 

  Yekinni, O.T.; Oguntade, M.I. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014)

  The need to strengthen the intellectual capabilities of women in their enterprises is important so as to improve their capacities to contribute to household and national development. Any of such intervention should be ...
• Screening for heat tolerance in spring wheat (triticum aestivum l.) 

  Khan, A.A.; Shamsuddin, A.K.M.; Barma, N.C.D.; Alam, M.K.; Alam, M.A. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-12)

  The present investigation was undertaken to identify the promising heat tolerant lines and to evaluate their heat stress responses. Twenty five spring wheat genotypes were studied in non-stressed (optimum sowing) and ...
• Factors influencing group viability among cassava processor groups of the root and tuber expansion programme (rtep) in Oyo state, Nigeria 

  Olajide, B.R.; Oyebode, L.A. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)

  Many agricultural development interventions such as Root and Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP) have used groups as veritable tool for accelerating contacts with project targets. However, continued existence and viability ...
• Herbicidal potential of lantana camara l. On ludwigia spp in paddy soil 

  Sudheera, M.W.R.; Attigala, L.R. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-08-12)

  This study assessed herbicidal potential of Lantana (Lantana camara L.), on two commonly found paddy field weeds; Ludwigia decurrens Walt. and Ludwigia hyssopifolia (G. Don) Exell. Methodology involved a laboratory ...
• Assessment of environmental education and manpower development strategies in Kainji lake national park, Nigeria. 

  Ijeomah, H.M.; Abazi, E. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)

  Irrespective of consistent environmental awareness created by different conservation institutions in Nigeria the level of environmental degradation has remained on the increase. There is therefore an urgent need to ...
• Replacement of artificial colourings of a carbonated soft drink with natural colour pigments from red-layered hibiscus. 

  Jayawardana, S.A.S.; Nawarathna, S.B.; Ranaweera, K.K.D.S. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-24)

  A natural red colouring was developed from petals of Red-layered Hibiscus flowers, which are rich in anthocyanins, to replace artificial colourings that are being added to a carbonated soft drink. Boiling distilled water ...
• An assessment of some growth and yield indices of six varieties of watermelon (citrulus lanatus thumb) in Asaba area of Delta state, Nigeria 

  Enujeke, E.C. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-06-09)

  Field experiments were conducted in 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons in the Teaching and Research Farm of Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Nigeria to assess some growth and yield indices of six varieties of watermelon ...
• Haplotype and meristic variations of oreochromis niloticus and its hybrids present in selected reservoirs in Sri Lanka. 

  Samaradivakara, S.P.; Hirimuthugoda, N.Y.; Gunawardana, R.H.A.N.M.; Illeperuma, R.J.; Fernandopulle, N.D.; De Silva, A.D.; Alexander, P.A.B.D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-06-17)

  The Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus was introduced from Africa’s to Sri Lanka in the 1970s. Since then tilapia has dominated in most of the reservoir fisheries in Sri Lanka. The genetic and meristic variation of the ...
• Effects of mycorrhizae as a substitute for inorganic fertilizer on growth and yield of tomato (lycopersicon esculentum l.) and soy bean (glycine max l.), 

  Alawathugoda, C.J.; Dahanayake, N. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-06-09)

  A greenhouse experiment was conducted to determine the influence of mycorrhizae as a substitute for inorganic fertilizer on growth and yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and Soybean (Glycine max) and soil microbial ...
• Performance of some fenugreek genotypes in subhumid subtropical red lateritic belt of eastern India 

  Kole, P.C.; Goswami, T.; Duary, B. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-02-24)

  Thirty genotypes of fenugreek were grown during winter seasons of 2009-10 and 2010-11 in subhumid subtropical red lateritic belt of Eastern India. The performance of the genotypes was assessed for eight agronomic characters, ...
• Gene effects and inheritance of branching and other yield attributing characteristics in sesame (sesamum indicum l) 

  Sumathi, P.; Muralidharan, V. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-03-18)

  A field experiment was conducted with five sesame genotypes, two branched, TMV 4 and TMV 5, and three monostemed / shybranched KS 990837, KS 990813 KS 9908513 and six cross combinations of branched x monostemed to ...
• Labour and weather related risks in smallholder rubber production: evidence from Kalutara district 

  Waduge, T.D.; Edirisnghe, J.C.; Fernando, A.P.S.; Herath, H.M.L.K.; Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U.K. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-03-12)

  It was observed that even in the times of higher prices some smallholder rubber producers remain poor. The reason for this variation in income is thought to be risks associated with rubber production. Therefore, this study ...
• Coverage and content analysis of biotechnology and genetically modified organisms in four selected Nigerian daily newspapers 

  Olajide, B.R.; Fawole, O.P. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-03-12)

  The media, especially the newspapers play a major role as sources of biotechnology information and will be useful avenues for disseminating related information. It is in view of this that this study examined coverage of ...

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