Browsing National Symposium - 2009 by Title

Browsing National Symposium - 2009 by Title

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  • Optimize the Condition of Enzymatic degut of Crude Soybean Oil 
    Prabhaharan, M.; Rakshit, SK (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    High phosphatide containing oil like soybean oil water degumming alone is? not satisfactory to reduce the phosphatide content below 10ppm which is the required level for further processing. Therefore enzymatic process ...
  • Performance and Behaviour of Broilers under Three Different Artificial Light Colours 
    Senaratna, D.; Samarakone, T; Atapattu, N.S.B.M; Paranawithana, D.R; Chandrasiri, W.C.J (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Light is a complex phenomenon that is classically explained with a simple model based on rays and wave fronts. To investigate the effect of three different colours of light on performance and behaviour of broilers, a ...
  • Performance Evaluation of IPHT Small Scale Buyer for Parboiled Paddy 
    Dharmasna, H.M.T.M; Bandara Bissanayake, B.B.M.P; Weerasooriya, G.V.T (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Parboiling is a hydro-thermal treatment given to the paddy before milling. The popular method of drying parboiled paddy is sun drying. Under tropical climatic conditions, high rain fall is seriously affected on sun ...
  • Physico-Chemical Changes of Pectin Skin Coated Mature Green Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) During Ripening 
    Delina Felix, E.; Mahendran, T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of pectin as an edible coating on the postharvest quality of mature green tomatoes at 30°C. The tomatoes were dipped Into the concentrations of 1, 3 and 5% (w/v) pectin ...
  • Pollen development stages relevant for successful anther culture in two indica rice varieties 
    Ratnayake, W.J; Silva, T.D (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Pollen maturity stages were examined in two local indica rice varieties, kurulu thuda and Bg 250, to identify the appropriate stage for anther culture. Haematoxylin stain was used to differentiate between uni- and ...
  • Preliminary Pages 
    Unknown author (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
  • Present Status of Pipe Borne Water Consumption - Case Study in Matara DS Division 
    Lakmini, H.L.D; Samaraweera, G.C (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    This study attempts to investigate the present status of pipe borne water usage in Matara DS Division with special reference to excess water usage, knowledge and attitudes of people regarding careful usage of water. ...
  • Problems and prospects of mushroom cultivation in Akuressa and Kamburupitiya DS Divisions 
    Pushpakumari, H.W.L.; Dushani, S.N.; Wasantha Kumara, K.L.; Abeywickrama, L.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Mushroom cultivation is considered as a profitable agribusiness and has greater relevance, to the rural development. The various problems encountered in this industry have not been discussed enough. The current ...
  • Profitability of Small-Scale Broiler Production in Ampara District 
    Rusaina, M.H; Sivarajah, P (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Broiler production is one of the livestock enterprises in Ampara District which is gaining popularity among low-income households. A study was conducted to analyze the profitability of small scale broiler production in ...
  • Proper Practice Guidelines for Simple and Multiple Linier Regression Methods: Case Studies from the Rubber Sector 
    Kannangara, I.D; Wijesuriya, B.M; Herath, H.M.L.K; Amarasekara, D.A.B.N (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    This paper presents proper practice guidelines for simple and multiple linear regression methods employing examples from the rubber sector. The main objective of this study was to popularize analysis of residuals and ...
  • Reduction of C:N Ratio of Coir Dust by Using Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) 
    Weerasinghe, S.L; Jegathambigai, V; Ranaweera, B; Kelaniyangoda, D.B (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Coir dust, an agricultural by product, can be used as a plant growing medium after amendment of chemical properties. C: N ratio implies the presence of Carbon in the medium in relation tp available Nitrogen. It should ...
  • Relationship between Food Security and Fisheries Resources of the Three Coastal Zone Fisheries Villages in Kalpitiya Peninsula 
    Dissanayake, C.D.A.M.P.A; Vithana, V.D.C.N; Edirisinghe, U. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Relationship between food security and fisheries resources are important to be considered in Kalpitiya area. The study area is highly rich in fisheries resource. A major fishing ground with a lagoon is located in ...
  • Separation of Tetraploid and Diploid Plants from Chimeras in in vitro Cultures of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pyrpurea L.) 
    Nilanthi, Dahanayake; Chen, Xiao-Lu; Zhao, Fu-Cheng; Yang, Yue-Sheng; Wu, Hong (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    In general, mutated cells are difficult to monitor but mutations which result in a change in genome number are an exception and genome number mutations can be identified by chromosome counting. In the present study, ...
  • Statistical Validation of Cultivar Screening Parameters against Tea Nematodes: A Preliminary Comparison 
    Biyanvila, H.U.M.R.W; Mohotti, K; Wasantha Kumara, K.L; Nugaliyadde, L; Mannakkara, A (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Current study was carried out to compare and validate the cultivar screening parameters against tea nematodes. Different tea cultivars exposed to Pratylenchus loosi under standard controlled conditions at “Nematology ...
  • Strain Improvement of Oyster Mushrooms 
    Wasantha Kurnara, K.L; Edirimanna, I.C.S (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    In Sri Lanka, only a few mushroom species are popular among growers and among these, Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus sp.) are the mostly cultivated mushrooms at present. There is a growing demand for new and improved ...
  • Study of Hydrological Behavior of Nilwala Upper Catchment for Flood and Flood Hazard Mapping 
    Pushpakumara, D.L.W.S; Navaratne, C.M; Gunasena, C.P (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    The study intended to determine the effect of hydrological behavior of the Nilwala upper catchment corresponding to the flood, to prepare maps for the flood inundation and the effect of damages to agriculture with ...
  • A Study on buttock Cart Enterprise in Three Districts in Sri Lanka 
    Paranawithana, D.R; Atapattu, N.S.B.M; Senaratna, D.; Ranasinghe, H.R.M.A.K.K; Weerasinghe, W.M.C.B (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    This paper discusses the results of a field survey conducted to understand the socio-economical issues related to the bullock cart enterprise. Using a structured type questionnaire, data were collected from 30 bullock ...
  • Suitable Dormancy Breaking Method for Selected Rice Varieties 
    Ruwan, W.A.C; Ratnasekera, D.; Hettiarachchi, L.; Srimalee, S.D.P (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Fast and successful dormancy breaking methods are essential to reduce the time period that spend for testing in the seed testing laboratories. Study was undertaken to find suitable dormancy breaking treatment for newly ...
  • Trichoderma species as Effective environment friendly Biocontrol Agents on Vegetable nursery diseases 
    Kelaniyangoda, D.B.; Abeyrathne, P.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    Interest in biological control has increased recently fuelled by public concerns over the use of chemicals in the environment in general. The key to achieving successful, reproducible biological control is the gradual ...
  • University Students' Awareness and Perception on Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies Relevant to Sri Lanka 
    Withana, N.R.P; Sandika, A.L (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)
    This study assesses university student’s perception and policy attitudes about climate change in faculty of agriculture of Ruhuna University in Sri Lanka. Sample size was 50. Data were collected by using structured ...

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