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• Studies on Vegetative Propagation of Salacia reticulate (Kothalahimbatu) through Stem Cuttings as Affected by Maturity of Cuttings and Potting Media 

  Nayana, E.K.E.C.; Subasinghe, S.; Amarasinghe, M.K.T.K.; Anmakumara, K.K.I.U.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Medicinal plants could be conserved either through development of improved forms of controlled use and/or through development of cultivation practices. In this context, development of simple, cost effective propagation ...
• In-Vivo Propagation of Rosewood (Delbergia latifolia roxb.) Through Stem Cuttings 

  Weerakkody, W.M.A.S.; Subasinghe, S.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Dalbergia latifolia is a premium-quality timber and medicinal plant species internationally known as "Indian Rosewood”. This valuable plant species is native to India and all the natural strands are fast disappearing due ...
• Studies on Vegetative Propagation of Costus speciosus (Thebu), as Affected by Cutting Type and Potting Mixture 

  Premathilake, U.G.A.T.; Subasinghe, S.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Costus speciosus is a herb belongs to order Zingiberales, Family Costaceae, wit a pseudostem and convolete leaf-sheaths. Conventional vegetative propagation of Costus speciosus is carried out through stem cuttings, ...
• Selection of Favorable Exogenous Factors on Adventitious Root Formation in Kollankola (Pogostemon heyneanus) cuttings 

  Priyadarshani, N.D.N.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S.; Subasinghe, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Scarcity of good quality planting materials is one of the main problems in development of medicinal plant industry and kollankola (Pogostemon heyneanus) is one of the vital medicinal plants facing this problem today. ...
• Fine Woody Debris of Mangifera indica, Alstonia macrophylla, and Calophyllum inophyllum Affected Soil Hydrophobicity 

  Leelamanie, D.A.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Mangifera indica (MI), Alstonia macrophylla (AM), and Calophyllum inophyllum (Cl) are medicinal plants with specific chemical compositions in leaves, roots, stem, and fruits/nuts. Among these, MI is known to have astringent, ...
• Effect of Different Seed Treatments and Growing Media on Cleistanthus collinus Roxb. (Gaja Madara) 

  Priyadarshani, N.D.N.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Gaja Madara (Cleistanthus collinus Roxb.) (Phyllanthaceae) is a specific plant species having medicinal, insecticidal and elephant repellent properties. Pod coat of the species is very hard and therefore, natural resurgence ...
• Production Potential of Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides L.) as Affected by Different Planting Methods and Spacings 

  Priyadarshani, N.D.N.; Amarasinghe, M.K.T.K.; Subasinghe, S.; Palihakkara, R.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Present study was undertaken to find out suitable planting method and spacing combination in order to enhance the biomass production, harvestable root yield and oil content of Vetiver. Experiment on production potential ...
• Effect of Different Organic Sources of Nutrients on Growth, Yield and Quality of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graceum L.) 

  Naidu, M. Mutyala; Rao, D.V. Raghava; Sarkar, D.K.; Reddy, K.C.; Shankar, A.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Fenugreek is a multipurpose spice crop whose parts are utilized as leafy vegetable, fodder and condiment. It has aromatic, carminative, tonic and galactagogue properties. Seeds are used as externally in poultrices for ...
• Potential for Oyster Mushroom Cultivation in Sri Lanka- A Review 

  Thanuejah, S.; Karunakaran, S.; Arulnandhy, V. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Edible mushroom cultivation is a profitable cottage industry in which oyster mushroom occupies a prominent place in Sri Lanka. Commercial cultivators in the country face numerous problems in its cultivation. Inefficient ...
• Effect of Plant Growth Regulators and Time of Application on Growth and Tuber Yield of Coleus forskohlii Briq. 

  Susila, T.; Reddy, G. Satyanarayana (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of plant growth regulators and time of application on growth and tuber yield of Coleus forskohlii. The experiment consists of five levels of growth regulator concentration ...
• Bringing Medicinally Important Traditional Rice Accessions into Cultivation: dicinally Important Traditional Rice Accessions into Cultivation: Study on Agronomic Characters and Yield Potential 

  Ranawake, A.L.; Dahanayake, N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Some traditional rice cultivars of Sri Lanka constitute natural medicines and used as popular remedies. However, presently these cultivars are not grown in the farmer fields in Sri Lanka due to less yield potential. Green ...
• Studies on Seed Germination of Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr. - A Threatened Medicinal Plant 

  Warakagoda, P.S.; Subasinghe, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Mature seeds of Coscinium fenestratum recorded 92.20% germination after pre-treating the seeds by exposing to direct sun light for 6 hours (sun cracking) followed by dipping seeds in 2250 mg/L Gibberelic Acid (GA3) ...
• Evaluation of Promising Vegetative Propagation Techniques for ‘Ber’ (Ziziphus jujuba) 

  Jayawardena, A.A.M.; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D.; Ketipearachchi, K.W. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Ber is an underutilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka. Standard propagation technique for the production ol quality planting materials of ber is still lacking. Grafting and bidding are the most popular methods of vegetative ...
• Studies on Standardization of Propagation Methods of Some Minor Fruit Crops in India 

  Ghosh, S.N.; Bera, B.; Banik, B.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Most of the minor or underutilized fruit crops are mainly propagated by seeds, resulting poor production and variable plant population. In most of the regions of India, standard method for vegetative multiplication of ...
• Studies on Effect of Drip and Basin Irrigation on Pomegranate Grown in Laterite Soil through Farmers’ Understandable Approach 

  Ghosh, S.N.; Bera, B.; Banik, B.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  The pomegranate is considered as one of the hardy fruit plants and has an ability to thrive under rainfed condition. However, for higher production of quality fruits, it requires water particularly during summer months ...
• Fruiting Behaviour, Fruit Growth and Development of Carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.) under Red and Lateritic Areas of Eastern India 

  Mandal, Sanjib; Munsi, P.S.; Deb, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  Carambola (star fruit) or five-corner fruit is an important minor fruit crops of warm tropical and subtropical areas of the world especially in South East Asian countries including China, Taiwan, Thailand, Pakistan, ...
• Effect of Diammonium Phosphate on Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) Grown in Laterite Soil 

  Ghosh, S.N.; Bera, B.; Banik, B.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-12-20)

  In West Bengal (India), aonla (.Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) is growing in red and laterite soil where severe fruit drop, has been experienced. To minimize the fruit drop, an experiment with different levels of diammonium ...

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