• Propensity of cowpea (vigna unguiculata) farmers to adopt neem in controlling pest in Delta state, Nigeria 

  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 ...
• Impact of middlemen on vegetable marketing channels in Sri Lanka 

  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 ...
• Development of banana fingers using plant gel from neo litsea involucrata 

  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 ...
• Growth, yield and quality of banana (musa sapientum l) influenced by different banana varities/lines and planting time 

  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 ...
• Performance, behaviour and welfare aspects of broilers as affected by different colours of artificial light 

  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 ...
• Gender representation in agricultural extension workforce and its implications for agricultural advisory services 

  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 ...
• Cold tolerance of an inbred line population of rice (oryza sativa l) at different growth stages 

  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 ...
• Socio-economic and livelihood related issues of crab collectors in Koggala lagoon in Galle Sri Lanka 

  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 ...
• Farmer perception on the effectiveness of integrated weed management methods in Punjab, Pakistan 

  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 ...
• Efficacy of selected granular insecticides for the control of maize-stem borer (chilo partellus) (lepidoptera: pyralidae) 

  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 ...
• An assessment of morphology and yield characteristics of pumpkin (cucurbita moschata) genotypes in northern bangladesh 

  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. ...
• Hardseededness of local mungbean (vigna radiata) varieties 

  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 ...
• Growth promotion and preservation of bare rooted plants of dracaena sanderiana for commercialization 

  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 ...
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  Unknown author (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
• Investigation and modelling of coastal water quality of Arugam Bay Beach. 

  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 ...
• Removal of Arsenic contaminated water by continuous column adoption using laterite grains as a low-cost adsorbent. 

  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 ...
• Policy analysis of lower back pain prevention index enhancement in the construction industry. 

  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 ...
• Improvement of Gravel roads against Erosion caused by heavy rain using Bagasse ash and Spent Wash. 

  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 ...
• Modelling the Residual Design Resistance of Axially Loaded Structural Steel Members Under Various Corrosive Environments. 

  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 ...
• Risk Assessment Techniques for Evaluating Dam Safety-A Review. 

  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 ...

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