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  Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
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  Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
• Evaluation of Functional Properties of Some Traditional and Improved Rice Varieties with Special Reference to Glycemic Index 

  Fernando, GSN; Herath, H.M.T; Wijeratne, V (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Rice is the staple food of Sri Lanka and can be used effectively to increase the health status of our community. Diabetes is one of the major health issues facing Sri Lankans today. Glycemic Index can be defined as the ...
• Exploring the Possibility of Using Jak Seed Flour (Artocarpus heterophylhis) for Biscuit Manufacture with an Appropriate Flavor Booster 

  Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Biscuits are a popular food product among the Sri Lankan consumers and are mainly prepared using wheat flour. Underutilized local raw materials could be made use of in the preparation of biscuits to reduce the wheat ...
• Study of Hydrological Behavior of Nilwala Upper Catchment for Flood and Flood Hazard Mapping 

  Pushpakumara, D.L.W.S; Navaratne, C.M; Gunasena, C.P (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  The study intended to determine the effect of hydrological behavior of the Nilwala upper catchment corresponding to the flood, to prepare maps for the flood inundation and the effect of damages to agriculture with ...
• Application of Rheological Properties on Quality Control of Liquid Food Products 

  Wanasinghe, C.N.P; Rupasinghe, C.P; Navaratne, S.B; Ariyawansha, K.T (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Foods are diverse and complex materials, which exhibit a wide range of different rheological properties. Viscosity is the one of main rheological property of liquid food. Resorting of this property in the sphere of ...
• Evaluation of School Gardening Programme: A Case Study 

  Vithanawasam, R.M; Wijeratne, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  School garden is a practical component under home gardening concept. One important paradigm is to provide education with a school garden. If the younger generations receive knowledge on agriculture, it will provide an ...
• Vegetable Marketing in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study of Conventional Vs Modern Practices 

  Ekanayake, N.T; De Zoysa, M.; Ekanayake, L.L (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Sri Lankan vegetable sector experience around 34% to 40% of post harvest losses. Studies have shown that about 75% of post harvest losses are occurred during to vegetable transport process. Therefore, government is ...
• Induce Variations of Anthurium andreanum var: Angel through Chemical Mutagens 

  Rathnayaka, R.M.P.A; Kuruppu, M; Fernando, K.M.C (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Anthurium andreanum is one of the major plant species which was in commercial floriculture sector in Sri Lanka mainly used as cut flowers and foliage plants. Anthurium is usually propagated vegetatively through stem ...
• In Vitro Seed Germination of Rhynchostylis retusa as Affected by Pod Maturity and Germination Media 

  Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Floriculture is rapidly growing in many parts of the world and becoming an important commercial venture. The local production of floriculture products is valued at over US$‘ 14.2 million annually. The introduction of ...
• Statistical Validation of Cultivar Screening Parameters against Tea Nematodes: A Preliminary Comparison 

  Biyanvila, H.U.M.R.W; Mohotti, K; Wasantha Kumara, K.L; Nugaliyadde, L; Mannakkara, A (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Current study was carried out to compare and validate the cultivar screening parameters against tea nematodes. Different tea cultivars exposed to Pratylenchus loosi under standard controlled conditions at “Nematology ...
• Inheritance of Ultra-Short Plant Type and Associated Characteristics in Rice 

  Dharmawardhana, H.M; Abeysiriwardena, S.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N; Ranawaka, L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Natural ultra short mutant in rice has recently been identified in the rice field at CIC farm, Palwehera. One F2 population of the cross between Dwarf mutant and Bg300-and three F2 populations each, from the cross between ...
• The Effect of Feeding Regime on the Performance of Nili Ravi Buffalo Cows and Calves 

  Weerasinghe, W.M.C.B; Marapana, R.A.U.J; Seresinhe, R.T; Premathilaka, P.P.S.K (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of low-cost suppliments to a feeding regime of buffalo cows and calves in a small farm at Thanamalwila Area. A preliminary study was conducted t develop a regression ...
• A Healthy and Nutritious Jelly from Sweet Cheese Whey 

  Kumari, R.G.D; Marapana, R.A.U.J; Narayana, N.M.N.K; Jayarathna, N.P.K (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Whey produced as a by product of cheese industry is not utilized for a production process in Sri Lanka. The high nutritive value of cheese whey provides a good nutrient source for the humans, if an edible product is ...
• Identification of Effect of Climate Change on Cultivation of Lowland Rice in Sri Lanka 

  Dilrukshi, B.A.N; Navaratne, C.M; Premalal, K.H.M.S (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Rainfall is the major climatic parameter that affects the Sri Lankan agriculture. In order to improve the water security by maximizing the rainfall usage for paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka, an analysis was carried out ...
• Development of Farming Sector through the Forward Sales Contract: A Case Study in Monaragala District 

  Weerasinghe, D.C; Zoysa, M.D; Karunarathne, W.M; Punyasiri, M.T (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  One of the serious problems of small farmers in Sri Lanka is the marketing of their Agricultural commodities at a reasonable price. As an initial step for this, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced the Forward ...
• Proper Practice Guidelines for Simple and Multiple Linier Regression Methods: Case Studies from the Rubber Sector 

  Kannangara, I.D; Wijesuriya, B.M; Herath, H.M.L.K; Amarasekara, D.A.B.N (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  This paper presents proper practice guidelines for simple and multiple linear regression methods employing examples from the rubber sector. The main objective of this study was to popularize analysis of residuals and ...
• Influence of Temperature on the Vegetative Growth and Pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana on Shot-Hole Borer Xyleborus fornicatus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) in Tea 

  Pavithrani, Y.L.B; Walgama, R.S; Mannakkara, A; Nugaliyadde, L (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Beauveria bassiana (Deuteromycotina.Hyphomycetes) is an entomopathogenic fungus known to have wide host range, and have been studying utilization of a locally isolated strain of this fungus to manage Shot-Hole Borer ...
• Development of a veggie Burger as Beef Meat Analogue and its Quality Characters 

  De Silva, P.H.G.J; Marapana, R.A.U.J; Kalubowila, A; Lalantha, N (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  This research was conducted to develop a veggie burger as beef meat analogue using vegetable based ingredients without preservatives for health conscious consumers. Suitable vegetable mixture proportion was selected & ...
• Culture based fishery and socio economic recovery of medium perennial reservoir at Kottukachchiya, Sri Lanka 

  Vithana, V.D.C.N; Edirisinghe, U; Dissanayake, C.D.A.M.P.A (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

  Socio-economic developments through the renewable resources are highly important in the percent situation in the rural area of the dry zone. Multiple use of reservoir together with culture based fisheries is possible ...

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