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Corriandrum sativum: Does it protect the mouse liver in paracetamol poisoning

Hewawasam, R P; Jayatilaka, K A P W; Pathirana and, C; Mudduwa, L K B (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Acetamenophen (paracetamol) is one o f the most commonly used and recommended non prescription analgesic and antipyretic medication. It is frequently consumed and its indiscriminate ingestion can lead to poisoning and ...
Efficacy of rice flour fortification in Sri Lanka

Hettiarachchi, Manjula; Liyange, Chandrani; Hilmers, David C.; Abrams, Steven A (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Rice flour has been proposed as a vehicle fo r iron and zinc fortification in Sri Lanka. Although widely consumed, rice flour has not been previously evaluated as a fortifiedfood. We conducted a mini efficacy trial on ...
Prevalence of Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS) among young patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes

Weerarathna, T.P.; Dissanayake, A S. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Incidence o f type 2 diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the South Asian region1. A notable feature among subjects affected with type 2 diabetes is the presence o f features o f insulin resistance. Insulin resistance ...
Assessment of root growth pattern of Cinnamon

Malavipathirana, I.; Subasinghe, S. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

A series experiments were conducted to study the below ground growth performance o f Cinnamon. The experimental design o f the pot experiment was Completely Randomized Design with five replicates and each replicate consisted ...
Value of C - reactive protein in assessing adverse outcomes of dengue fever

Bodinayake, C.K.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Liyanage, P.L.GC.; Basnayake, L.S. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Dengue fever is a mosquito borne infection endemic to Sri Lanka. Its incidence is rapidly rising and 7900 cases were reported from January to July 2004. Dengue is associated with many adverse and fatal outcomes including, ...
Do the consultant judicial medical officers in Sri Lanka hide behind the euphemous statement, “ the cause of death is under investigation, but the body may be released for burial

Chandrasiri, Niriellage (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)
Post-harvest handling of cut Kniphofia

Hettiarachchi, M. P. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Cold storage and floral preservative treatments were evaluated on post harvest quality of Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco 'flowers. Stems wrapped with wet newspapers stored at 4 °C showed better Post harvest performances than ...
Rooting of Dracaena sanderiana cuttings is influenced by chemical sterilization and IBA application

Pushpamali, I; Hettiarachchi, M.P.; Dissanayake, L. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

A series of field experiments were conducted at Tropical Foliage and Flower Company (Pvt) Ltd. Perawalawaththa, Badalgama during April-August, 2004 to study the effect of media sterilization and IBA on rooting of Dracaena ...
Present status of neat cattle farming in Pelwatte Sugarcane growing settlements

Perera, M.M.D.S.N; Seresinhe, R.T.; Seresinhe, Y.J.D.J.W.; Pathirana, K.K. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Baseline data were collected on neat cattle farming systems in Pelwatte sugarcane growing areas. Sixty-two farmers were randomly selected from five settlement divisions and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. ...
Information needs and information seeking behaviour of library users in the AGRINET

Gammanpila, S.L.; Yapa, N.U. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

A survey was carried out to ascertain information needs and information seeking behavior of the users of libraries participating in the AGRINET. A mailed questionnaire with structured and open-ended questions was used as ...
Performance assessment of automatic pH and Ec monitoring and control system for hydroponically grown lettuce

Jinendra, B. M.; Weerasinghe, K.D.N; Dharmadasa, R.A.P.I.; Alahakoon, P.M.K (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

An experiment was conducted to assess the performance of automatic pH and Eco monitoring and control system for hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa), with the objective of creating a precisely controlled nutrient ...
Sorjan cultivation system for improving agricultural productivity of marginal low-lying coastal areas in the Southwest of Sri Lanka

Dharmasena, P.H.M. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

A sizeable extent of Paddy lands in coastal low-lying areas in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka are now abandoned or have become marginal due to complex and unfavorable hydrologic conditions, and the farmers in those areas have ...
Comparison of nuclear and non-nuclear techniques to measure the soil moisture content

Ratnayake, C.; Weerasinghe, K.D.N.; Heng, L.K. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Soil moisture measurement helps to improve the soil water management for better irrigation scheduling and growing of appropriate crops. It is of prime importance to select the right methodology for soil water monitoring. ...
Studies on the quality of minimally processed jackfruit

Jayasinghe, C.A.; Abeysekera, M.; Hettiarachchi, M.P. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

Minimal processing technologies should provide sufficient shelf life to foods to allow for their distribution and to meet consumer demands for convenient andf resh like quality. This study was conducted at Postharvest ...
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A correlation study of algal diversity with reef characteristics of Akurala reef in the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka

Mallikarachchi1, M.U.; de Silva, M.P. (UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA, 2004)

Akurala (N 06°. l l l-E 80°. 04l) reef is located approximately 90.5 km south o f Colombo. The reef forms part o f a fringe o f sandstone. It is about 35 m wide and does not slope gently from land to sea. The seaward face ...
Evaluation of indigenous entomopathogenic virus against larvae of Helicoverpa armigera

Wegiriya, H. C. E. (UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA, 2004)

Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus (NPV) was isolated from larvae o f Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner), avoracious polyphagous pest attacking wide variety o f economically important crops in Sri Lanka.Effects o f this entomopathogenic ...
Screening of mungbean (Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) for higher growth and yield

Subasinghe, S.; Senaratne, R; Dayatilake, G. A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

A series of screening trials were conducted to identify superior genotypes of mung bean (Vignaradiata (L) Wilczek) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) with high yielding potential and growth performances, at Bata-atha ...
Development of salt-affected lands in Southern Sri Lanka with special reference to Hambantota district

Subasinghe, S. (University Of Ruhuna, 2004)

A detailed soil survey was conducted throughout the Hambantota district to determine the soil pH and Electrical Conductivity (EC) o f the soils. The data points were taken by using GPS. The soil salinity map was drawn by ...

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