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  Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004)
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• Standardising methods of quick viability test for Pungam (Pongamia pinnata L. Pierre) seeds 

  Jerlin, R.; Vanangamudi, K.; Rajasekaran, R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-08-31)

  The viability of seeds can be determined with the use of 2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride in a shorter period of time. Tetrazolium staining is a dependable and accepted biochemical method for testing the inherent ...
• Effects of seedbed types on yield of White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) minisetts in Makurai, Nigeria 

  Ijoyah, M.O. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-09-20)

  The effect of seedbed types on yield of yam-minisetts was studied in field trials at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi research farm in 2000 and 2001 cropping seasons. The results indicated that the raised flattened ...
• Existence of Fusarium nygamai in the southern region of Sri Lanka and a key for their characterization 

  Sapumohotti, W.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-08-20)

  In the course of survey throughout southern region of Sri Lanka during the period 1999-2002, more than 100 isolates of Fusarium nygamai were obtained from a variety of sources including soil and naturally diseased plants. ...
• Artificial ripening to reduce postharvest losses of Avocado 

  Sarananda, K.H.; Kumari, U.N.G.C.; Eeswara, J.P.; Rathnayaka, R.M.N.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-08-30)

  Delay in ripening of mature avocado results in excessive weight loss and substantial postharvest loss due to anthracnose and stem-end-rot. Over-mature avocado ripen within a short time, but significant posfharvest losses ...
• A study on the development and implementation of enrichment planting in Peninsular Malaysia 

  Hassan-Zaki, Pakhriazad (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-10-01)

  Hill dipterocarp forest areas in Peninsular Malaysia are inherently poor within the natural regeneration. Enrichment planting scheme was implemented with the main objective of expediting the restructuring of the forest ...
• Marketing of Banana in selected districts of India 

  Wanjari, Vinod; Ladaniya, M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-10-23)

  Marketing costs, margins and important marketing channels for 'Basrai' cv. (Dwarf cavendish) were examined on the basis of data collected from growers, co-operative societies and intermediaries in selected districts of ...
• Biochemical composition of Soursop fruit, Annona muricata L., as affected by two harvest seasons 

  Omoifo, C.O. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-05-09)

  Soursop, Annona muricata L., is a crop with promising economic value. The effects of season of harvesting and state of hardness on biochemical composition of the fruit juice were investigated. Analysis of variance of ...
• A comparative study of the involvement of men and women farmers in improving farmers9 participation in adoption of extension recommendation in Benue (Nigeria) 

  Obinne, C.P.O.; Idu, E.E. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-10-20)

  This study was carried out to assess the comparative involvement of gender in participatory methodology in extension delivery in Benue State. Data for the study were collected from 90 project farmers [45 participating ...
• Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) and citral a+b spray treatments alone or in combination with sodium bicarbonate in controlling crown rot in embul banana {Musa acuminata AAB) 

  Abeywickrama, K.; Kularathna, L.; Sarananda, K.; Abeygunawardena, D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-11-30)

  The mounting pressure against synthetic fungicidal dips and sprays, restrict their use in controlling crown rot, a major post-harvest disease in banana. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) compounds have a great potential ...
• Effect of acorn collection procedure and their characteristics on germination and early seedling growth of ban oak {Quercus leucotrichophora A.Camus) in Tehri Garnwal region of Uttaranchal, India. 

  Singh, Virendra; Lavania, S.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-06-28)

  The effect of acorn collection procedure and their characteristics on germination and early seedling growth in Quercus leucotrichophora was studied. The ground collected (freshly fallen) acorns showed 60.75 per cent ...
• Effects of cold storage on post harvest keeping quality of Gloriosa (Gloriosa superba L.) flowering stems 

  Hettiarachchi, M.P.; Balas, J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-06-04)

  The impact of cold storage and floral preservatives on Gloriosa superba quality attributes of fresh weight, petal and leaf colour, chlorophyll fluorescence and vase life were investigated during the vase life period. Wet ...
• Effects of Depodding and Light Intensity on Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) In South West Nigeria 

  Odeleye, F.O.; Togun, A.O.; Tayo, T.O. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-06-20)

  A study was undertaken to obtain information on the performance of depodded soybean under reduced light intensity prevalent in South West Nigeria during the season of soybean cultivation. Soybean plants were subjected ...
• Quality of papaya variety 'Rathna' as affected by postharvest handling 

  Sarananda, K.H.; Balasuriya, S.T.; Ganeshalingam, K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-08-30)

  In addition to the high post harvest losses (46%), the quality of ripe papaya in the market place is very poor. High level of mechanical damage, disease development, the presence of'green islands' on the skin and poor ...
• Effect of fertilizer application in nursery for elite seedling production of Pungam (Pongantia pinnata L. Pierre) 

  R., Jerlin; Vadivelu, K.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-05-30)

  pot nursery trial was conducted with different doses of N,P and K in selected combinations along with control. The results revealed that the application of N,P and K@375 :250:125 mg plant in poly pot in the nursery was ...
• Use of effective micro-organisms (EM) and urea in accelerating the decomposition of Rice Straw 

  Herath, H.M.I.K.; Wickramasinghe, W.M.D.B.; Mapa, R.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-06-30)

  Slow decomposition rate of rice straw associated with its fibrous nature limits its use as organic manure even though it is widely available in Sri Lanka. Influence of effective microorganisms (EM) and urea on the ...
• Protein cross-linking in food by microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) and its application & usefulness in food industry 

  Marapana, R.A.U.J.; Jiang, Bo (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-10-20)

  Microbial transglutaminase catalyses in vitro cross-linking in soybean globulins, wheat proteins, whey proteins, casein, gluten, gelatin, egg protein, myosin B, actin, myosin and actomyosin. This cross linkage has unique ...
• Rice diseases - problems and progress 

  Seneviratne, S.N. de S.; Jeyanandarajah, Premala (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka, 2004-08-17)

  Several rice diseases, caused by fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens, as well as nematodes, occur in Sri Lanka. Those induced by fungi include blast (Pyricularia oryzae), sheath blight (Thanatephorus cucumeris), brown ...

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