Ofuoku, A.U.; Egho, E.; Enujeke, E.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-12-29)
This study was conducted to determine the factors that influence the propensity of cowpea farmers to
adopt neem in controlling pests in Delta State, Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample population of
125 cowpea ...
Sandika, A.L.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-11-11)
Vegetable are produced on a year round basis and a large number of farmers are involved in the process of production. However, many people criticize the vegetable marketing system due to fluctuating
prices. In this ...
Navaratne, S.B.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-27)
Banana Fingers were prepared with matured unripe Ash banana or green banana (Musa acuminata) to
be used as a supplement to potato fingers, a popular food. The soft kernel, of banana and its availability
and relative ...
Ara, N.; Basher, M.K.; Hossain, M.F.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-22)
A study was carried out to find the optimum planting time and suitable variety on quantity and quality
of fruit of banana at the Regional Agricultural Research, Station, Ishurdi, Pabna, Bangladesh during
2009-2010. Six ...
Senaratna, D.; Samarakone, T.S.; Madusanka, A.A.P.; Gunawardane, W.W.D.A.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-28)
This experiment examined the effect of four colours of artificial light (ALC) on performance,
behaviour, water/feed intake (WFI) and welfare of broilers. Day old broiler chicks (Cobb) were
assigned into six brooders ...
Ofuoku, A. U.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-22)
The purpose of this study was to assess the gender representation in agricultural extension workforce in
Delta State, Nigeria and consider its implication for agricultural advisory service. The employment
status of ...
Ranawake, A.L.; Nakamura, C.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-11-18)
Indica rice cultivar Hokuriku142, japonica rice cultivar Hyogokithanishiki and a recombinant inbred
line population involving these cultivars were evaluated for cold tolerance at germination, postgermination and seedling ...
Sandika, A.L.; Hirimuthugoda, N.Y.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-30)
Little attention has been paid to develop crab fishery in Sri Lanka though there is a potential for
development of this industry in the coastal belt of the country. The most popular areas for crab fishery
in Sri Lanka ...
Arshed, A.W.; Khalid Mahmood Ch.; Ashraf, I.; Iqbal, M.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-10-06)
Weeds reduce crop yield up to a great extent. Farmers use Integrated Weed Management (IWM) to
eradicate weeds. The present study was conducted to assess farmer’s perception regarding the
effectiveness of various weed ...
Gunewardena, K.N.C.; Madugalla, S.R.K.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-12-01)
Stem borer (Chilo partellus) is the most destructive pest of maize causing considerable yield losses especially during yala season. At present the pest is managed through whorl application of insecticide granules or foliar ...
Ahamed, K.U.; Akhter, B.; Islam, M.R.; Ara, N.; Humauan, M.R.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-10-06)
Twenty pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) genotypes were characterized for morphological and yield
attributes in northern area of Bangladesh during kharif season of 2006. The range of first flowering
was at 52.0-73.7 days. ...
Wasala, S.K.; Fernando, W.D.S.L.; Narasinghe, I.S.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2010-12-16)
Presence of hard seeds is an inferior character of some mungbean varieties. Hence efforts are made to identify
factors affecting hard seed formation and to develop varieties with low percentage of hard seeds. This study ...
Gunathilake, C.; Abeywickrama, K.P.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-02-07)
Bare rooted Dracaena sanderiana is a popular indoor plant with high commercial potential. D.
sanderiana top cuttings were dipped in different growth promoting substances and preservatives to
obtain disease free bare ...
Suja, A.C.A.; Haris, M.S.M.; Thuram, A.M.S.(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
Arugam Bay Beach, situated on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, plays a pivotal role in supporting marine ecosystems
and serves as a prominent destination for tourists. However, the water quality in this area faces ...
Bandara, I.M.N.; Matsuno, A.; Nakamura, K.; Kawamoto, K.(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
Arsenic contamination in water bodies presents a significant health risk, particularly in rural areas in developing countries.
To treat arsenic-contaminated water economically in developing countries, it is crucial to ...
Vitharana, V.H.P.(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
Prolonged exposure to whole body vibration (WBV) is a major health hazard for construction workers, leading to chronic
lower back pain (LBP). There are number of items (i.e. age of the worker, working hours, weight of the ...
Kishok, P.P.J.; Priyankara, N.H.(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
Sri Lanka, where more than 50% of the roads are unpaved, this research focuses on the critical issue of erosion and the poor
condition of unpaved gravel roads, which provide problems with transportation during rainy seasons ...
Rathnayaka, R.; Dharmawansha, S.; Herath, S.(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
Atmospheric corrosion accelerates age-related structural degradation, impacting the structural integrity of steel elements
over time. Design codes offer broad guidelines to mitigate corrosion effects, yet limited research ...
Wickramasinghe, G.K.P.; Seneviratne, S.W.; Jayasingh, A.G.(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
Dams play a crucial role in a country’s development in various aspects including irrigated agriculture, power generation,
water resource management, etc. Despite providing substantial social and economic benefits, dams ...