• P 10 Performance testing of newly designed evaporative cooling chambers for preservation of perishables in tropical region 

  Ajani, W.G.L; Rupasinghe, C.R; Ariyawansha, K.T (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  Most of the post-harvest losses (PHL) occur on perishables due to lack of storage facilities and high field heat through the period between harvest and consumption. The control of temperature and relative humidity (RH) ...
• P 09 Genetic transformation of two local Citrus species by Flowering Locus T (FT) and VlmybA2 

  Rathnathunga, E.U.U; Geekiyanage, S (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  There is a necessity for genetic improvement of local Citrus species to meet the national requirement and to exploit the potential export market. Delayed flowering is a main barrier for Citrus genetic improvement and ...
• P 08 Influence of different seed treatments and nursery media on germination of Eclipta prostrata seeds 

  Pradeepika, N.G.J; Priyadarshani, N.D.N (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  This study was conducted to find out the most suitable seed treatment method to break dormancy and nursery media for the germination of Eclipta prostrata seeds. Two separate experiments were carried out; experiment one ...
• P 07 Effect of market waste: Rice straw ratio on biogas production in batch reactors 

  Wanninayake, W.M.A.K.W; Wijetunga, S (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  The biogas production from organic wastes is a process of producing a source of renewable energy. Rice straw (RS) can be used for biogas production with an added Nitrogen (N) source to maintain the suitable C:N ratio. ...
• P 06 The study consumer perception on different fish retailer types of Southern Province Sri Lanka 

  Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L; Amarasinghe, O (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  Consumer satisfaction on fresh fish distribution channels is very low because fresh fish retailers not much concern about consumer perception on their business. Main reasons are most of fish retailers do not have knowledge ...
• P 05 Forecasting retail and wholesale prices of bean in Sri Lanka using seasonal ARIMA model 

  Dileepeni, D.K.C; Amerasekara, D.A.B.N (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  Sri Lankan per-capita consumption of bean is 4.07kg/yr and production is 42691Mt/yr (Department of Census and Statistics 2010). Bean is seasonal produce and the price is determined by demand and supply. Forecasting of ...
• P 04 Industrial adaptation and validation of appropriate technologies to improve Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) quill processing 

  Bandara, K.M.T.S; Weerasinghe, K.D.N; Sampath, L.A.L; Chathuranga, A.L.K; Wijesinghe, K.G.G (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  True cinnamon or Sri Lankan cinnamon is scientifically known as (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). Scarcity of skilled labor and higher cost of cinnamon quill processing sector are the main problems encountered on productivity ...
• P 03 Preliminary observations on the allellopathic effect of some traditional rice cultivars on weed density under field condition and germination of barnyard grass (Echinochloa crusgalli L) 

  Ranawake, A.L; Amarasinghe, U.G.S; Dahanayake, N (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  With the objectives of understanding allelopathic effect of 68 traditional rice cultivars, field and laboratory experiments were carried out in 2011 Yala season at Faculty of Agriculture. Rice cultivars were transplanted ...
• P 02 The effect of substrate and water levels on growth performances of Cryptocoryne species (C. wendtii green) - An endemic and threatened aquatic plant 

  Wickramaarachchi, D.P; Hirimuthugoda, N.Y; Radampola, K (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  Hundreds of fascinating and attractive plants are grown in aquaria for beauty and to maintain the quality of water. In addition, aquatic plants provide food, shade, shelter and breeding places for many life forms ...
• P 01 Effect of water stress at different growth and development stages on morphology and yield of Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea L.) 

  Alawathugoda, C.J; Dahanayake, N; Ranawake, A.L (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-20)

  Groundnut variety Tissa (Arachis hypogea L.) is sensitive to both excessive and deficit water which leads to decrease yield. We studied the growth and reproduction of Groundnut variety Tissa due to 10 day water stress ...
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• Development of Fruit Yoghurt Incorporated with Jak (Artocarpus Heterophyllus L.) and Evaluation of its Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Properties 

  Pilapitiya, O.H; Jayamanne, V.S (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  Yoghurt is manufactured by curdling of milk with purified cultures of two yoghurt bacteria such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus that ferment the milk sugar (lactose) into lactic acid. Fruit ...
• Impact of Employer Authoritarianism on Employee Needs Achievement: With Special Reference to Harischandra Mills Pic 

  Priyadarshani, S.A.S; Abeywickrama, H.V.D.I (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  Like people, organizations have personalities, but the traits or dimensions are not necessarily the same because of the differences between organizations and people. The organizational personality trait that is most ...
• Light Colour Preference of Broilers Reared in Tropical Environment 

  Senaratna, D.; Samarakone, T; Atapattu, N.S.B.M; Paranawithana, D.R; Chandrasiri, W.C.J (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  Provision of a “comfortable” colour of light(CL) optimizes the welfare standards of the broilers. The aims of the study were to determine whether broilers have particular preference for CL under tropical environment ...
• Study the Comparative Success of the Poverty Alleviation Programs in Sri Lanka-Special Reference to the Gemidiriya Community Development and Livelihood improvement project, Matara, Sri Lanka. 

  Unknown author (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  Various poverty alleviating programs have been introduced during this decade in Sri Lanka. Gamidiriya is one of those programs. The primary objective of this study was to find out the economic enhancement of rural ...
• Ethical issues of animal husbandry and experiments: An analysis of the views of Agriculture Undergraduates 

  Atapattu, N.S.B.M; Mudalige, S.K.K; Bandara, B.D.P (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  The opinion on a bioethical issue is unique to an individual and influenced by a range of factors. Objectives of this study were to evaluate the views of the undergraduates about some important bioethical issues related ...
• Study the effectiveness of the technology transfer system in Tea Small Holding Sector: A case study in Pasgoda DS Division 

  Samaraweera, G.C; Gamage, H.G.R.P (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  Out of two main tea plantation sectors in Sri Lanka, large and small holding sectors, the production of small holding sector is below its targeted level mainly due to inefficiency of technology transfer system. Therefore, ...
• Socio-Economic and Health Status of Women Involved in Coir Retting in Rathgama Division, Galle District 

  Kumara, A.G.L.A. Sumith; Hirimuthugoda, N.Y; Edirisinghe, U (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  Coir retting yards are highly located along the southern coastal line and specially women folk, who find this work as the source of their principle income for the fisher's family in off season of the fishing. However, ...
• Chronic pyelonephritis - are we under diagnosing it? 

  Rathnaweera, R.H.A.I; Lamahewage, A (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2010-03-17)

  Chronic pyelonephritis is induced by recurrent or persistent renal infection. It is said to occur in patients with major anatomic anomalies, including urinary tract obstruction, calculi, renal dysplasia, or most commonly, ...

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