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  Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)
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  Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)
• Mapping the status of paddy Production system using GIS technique for developing the decision support systems in Kamburupitiya Divisional Secretariat Division 

  Kahandage, P.D.; Rupasinghe, C.R; Chandama, P.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  The demand of rice will increase at 1.1 % per year in Sri Lanka and the rice production should grow at the rate of 2.9% per year to fulfill this demand. GIS (Geographic Information System) has been known as a powerful ...
• A software application for calculating the groundwater level 

  Wijewardane, D.S.R.; Navarathne, C.M.; Piyadasa, R.U.K.; Adikaram, K.K.L.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Groundwater is the most cost effective source of fresh water supply for domestic use and for irrigation. It is exploited through the construction of open dug wells or boreholes depending on the depth at which it occurs. ...
• Effect of soaking on phytates and correlation between total phosphorous and phytate levels of brown (unpolished) rice 

  Abeywickrama, W.D.C.S.; Rajapakse, D.; Wijeratne, V. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Phytic acid (myo- inositol hexaphosphate or phytate when in salt form) is the principal storage form of phosphorous in cereal grains. Many of the phytate-mineral complexes are insoluble and therefore reduce the ...
• Development of herbal tea with Masbedda (Gymnema sylvertre L.) and evaluation of its physicochemical, microbiological and sensory properties 

  Gurusinghe, A.K.; Jayamanne, V.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Herbal tea products are popular among health conscious people in Sri Lanka as value added products. Masbedda is commonly used as a herbal medicine which can reduce blood sugar and serum cholesterol levels. A ready-to-consume ...
• Potential and prospects of unutilized coir dust industry in the southern region 

  Dushan, S. N.; De Silva, W.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Coir dust is a major by-product of the coconut industry. Coir dust, once considered as a waste material piled up in huge mounds next to the coconut fibre mills, is now a “hot” export product. The study focused on three ...
• Assessment of post harvest techniques of fruits in Southern province 

  Wimalasena, P.K.S.E.; Wijeratna, W.M.M.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  This study was undertaken to assess of Post Harvest Techniques of Fruits in Southern Province. Based on the highest number of acreage selected, two fruit crops were used to study namely, banana and papaya. The main ...
• Management methods for rice sheath mite (Steneotarsonemus spinki Smiley) 

  Amarasiri, S.H.D.P.; Nugaliyadde, L.; Pushpakumari, A.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Rice sheath mite, steneotarsonemus spinki, is an emerging problem in the rice cultivation in Sri Lanka. This mite (0.2 mm) lives inside the leaf sheath and causes extensive damage to panicle, affecting grain yield and ...
• Investigation of Brown Plant Hopper resistance in Oryza nivara and Oryza eichinigeri derived lines 

  Madurangi, S.A.P.; Samarasinghe, G.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N.; Hemachandra, R.V.; Ratnasekera, D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  The Brown Plant Hopper (BPH), Nilaparvata lugens is one of the most serious rice pests in Sri Lanka. About 5-10% of cultivated rice lands are affected due to BPH damage. Due to several drawbacks associated with chemical ...
• Studies on growth performances of Chirita moonii as affected by rooting media, hormone levels and method of propagation 

  Amarasinghe, K.G.K.D.; Rubasinghe, M.K.; Subasinghe, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Chirita moonii is an endemic wild flowering plant which belongs to family Gesneriaceae. Genus Chirita contains about 80 species; four species endemic to Sri Lanka are C moonii, C. walkerae, C. angusta and C. zeylanica. ...
• Statistical analysis of refused tea in Sri Lankan tea industry 

  Abeysekara, S.N.M.; Gunarathne, D.A.B.N.; Sarukkali, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Tea sector is one of the most important agricultural sectors, which is a one billion dollar industry in Sri Lanka. Refused Tea is a waste product in the manufacture of tea. As factories produced a considerable amount ...
• Evaluation of lawalu (Chrysophyllum roxburghii) fruit meal as a feed ingredient for broilers 

  Sanjeewani, K.G.S.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M.; Senaratna, D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Cereals have a greater demand both by the human food industry and by animal feed industry. Therefore, alternative feed ingredients suitable for the feeding of livestock including poultry have to be identified. Lawalu ...
• Effects of dietary rice bran on the cholesterol contents of chicken egg 

  Chandrasiri, W.C.J.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M .; Premakumara, N.M .K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  High cholesterol content in chicken egg has become a public concern and thus means of reducing the cholesterol contents of chicken eggs are of importance. Rice bran (RB) and RB oil have been found to reduce the cholesterol ...
• Evaluation of suitability of biodiesel extracted from different plant oil sources for agricultural tractors 

  Ariyawansha, K.T.; Pemasiri, L.W.S.; Weerakkody, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Due to unstable oil prices in the world, many countries have been looking for alternative. energy sources to substitute petroleum oil. Biodiesel or Methyl ester, produced from transesterification of plant oil or animal ...
• Development of set type yoghurt from goat milk and evaluation of its shelf-life, sensory properties and microbiological quality 

  Pilapitiya, O.H.; Arsekularatne, D.A.M.; Jayam anne, V. S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  The dairy industry is a vital part of the Agricultural and Food Processing Industry in Sri Lanka. Milk is a very good medium for the growth of micro-organisms and thus it is highly susceptible to spoilage by microorganisms ...
• An economic assessment of urban solid waste recycling programmes (composting): A case study 

  Champika, P.A.J.; Wijerathna, W.M.M.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  In the entire area of waste recycling, composting emerge as the most widely applicable process for handling diverse wastes. Hambantota and Weligama urban councils have started two compost plants in 2006, as a solution ...
• Effect of extended pollination time on fruit set and seed development and storage temperature on viability and storability of pollen of Eggplant (Solarium melongena L. 

  Warnakulasooriya, M.G.D.K.; Fonseka, H.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N.; Ratnasekera, D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  The effects of extended time period of pollination on seed yield and pollen viability, storability of pollen of eggplant were studied. The extended time period of pollination was conducted using 100 plants and pollination ...
• Inoculation of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) rooted cuttings with exotic and native vesicular - arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi 

  Lakmini, H.L.D.; Sumanasena, H.A.; Amarasinghe, M.K.T.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  Three pot experiments were carried out at the nursery site of Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture, Matale. Growth response of black pepper (Piper nigrum Linn.) cuttings (cultivar GK49) at different levels ...
• Effects of the age of surgical castration on welfare of piglets 

  Paranawithana, D.R.; Samarakone, T.; Gunawardena, W.W.D.A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2008-10-23)

  The application of the surgical castration in different ages in different farms under Sri Lankan conditions was identified as a serious welfare problem and the study was conducted to evaluate the effects of four selected ...

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