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Kathriarachchi, K.A.D.D.; Sarathchandra, S.R.; Rifnas, L.M.; Jayaweera, M.P.H.K.; Sandadevani, K.S.; Dilanka, L.B.T.; Kumara, A.D.N.T.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food in Sri Lanka, but various pests cause significant losses.
Rice leaf folder (RLF; Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) is one of the major rice pests. While synthetic
pesticides are commonly ...
Kathriarachchi, K.A.D.D.; Sarathchandra, S.R.; Rifnas, L.M.; Jayaweera, M.P.H.K.; Sandadevani, K.S.; Dilanka, L.B.T.; Kumara, A.D.N.T.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food in Sri Lanka, but various pests cause significant losses.
Rice leaf folder (RLF; Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) is one of the major rice pests. While synthetic
pesticides are commonly ...
Abeysinghe, S.T.; Chandrapala, A.G.; Yapa, P.I.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Removal of the topsoil layer reduces soil health, water retention capacity, and carbon
sequestration ability while contaminating reservoirs and increasing runoff and flooding.
Therefore, accurate assessment of soil ...
Yathurshini, M.; Pradheeban, L.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Leafy vegetables are an essential component of a balanced diet due to their rich nutritional
profile. However, producing high-quality leafy vegetables without the use of harmful
agrochemicals remains a significant ...
Malinda, P.G. I.; Pradheeban, L.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Optimizing groundnut yield through effective use of biological and inorganic inputs is essential
for sustainable production. This study evaluated the effect of Rhizobium inoculation and different
levels of inorganic ...
Kahandawa, K.R.T.A.; Yamada, Ayumu; Tsuru, Kanon; Kuroki, Shinichiro(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a powerful tool for nondestructive quality assessment of fresh
produce, providing pixel-level spectral and spatial information. However, its performance
strongly depends on imaging ...
Abeyrathne, W.M.D.S.; Gamage, C.J.; Gunarathna, M.H.J.P.; Jayasinghe, G.Y.; Mallawatantri, Ananda; Randimali, J.A.S.G.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
South Asia faces severe water stress from rapid population growth, uneven rainfall and outdated
irrigation systems, with efficiency often below 40%. Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into
water management can ...
Nilwala, N. G. N. A.; Fernando, A. J.; Samaranayake, B. D. T. R.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study focuses on developing an Internet of Things (IoT)-based real-time monitoring and
control system for a laboratory-scale infrared paddy dryer to enhance the precision and efficiency
of the drying process. ...
Liyanage, K.L.Y.Y.; Navodya, M.L.H.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The rubber industry is a vital component of the Sri Lankan economy, supporting thousands of
livelihoods. However, leaf diseases can reduce rubber yield by up to 45%, posing a significant
threat to productivity and ...
Varathanathan, K.; Ganeshwaranathan, A.; Piratheepan, S.; Loganathan, T.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Grading is a critical management practice in Genetically Improved Farm Tilapia (GIFT) nursery
systems to reduce size variation, cannibalism and competition among fry. This study aimed to
assess the effect of different ...
Weerasinghe, B.P.G.S.Y.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Livestock farming in South Asia, including Sri Lanka, is vital for food security, rural livelihoods
and economic stability. However, it faces escalating challenges such as climate variability, land
degradation and ...
Hanugi, K.; Perera, M.D.N.D.; Dhananjaya, W.W.; Halwatura, R.U.; Kariyawasam, H.K.P.P.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Apis cerana, the native honeybee species of Sri Lanka, plays a pivotal role as a primary pollinator
in both agriculture and biodiversity. However, environmental stress, particularly fluctuations in
temperature (T) and ...
Perera, B.B.K.; Athukorala, G.N.; Kannanthudawa, K.V.G.; Gimhani, B.H.; Welgama, W.D.N.; Sewwandi, A.N.; Wickramarathne, S. J.; Welagedara, H.M.W.C.I.K.; Bandara, R.M.A.S.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Proper management of pregnant sows supports the welfare and health of both the sow and her
neonatal piglets. However, negative farmer attitudes toward sow welfare often led to a poor
human-animal relationship, resulting ...
Silva, S.P.I.C.; Jayasinghe, U.A.D.; Wijenayake, W.M.H.K.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Reservoir limnology is closely linked to land use and land cover (LULC) in their upper catchments,
particularly during peak rainy-season runoff. Understanding these interactions is key to
sustainable catchment and ...