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• Towards a Knowledge Based Bio-Economy: New Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions (Keynote Speech) 

  Siriwardana, C.J.P (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  The world is confronted with a range of economic, social and environmental issues, challenging the sustainable development in the future. The greatest challenge is how to maintain global food security in line with ...
• Effect of Parboiling on Minerals and Heavy Metal contents of Selected Sri Lankan Traditional Rice Varieties Grown under Organic Farming 

  Kariyawasam, T.I; Godakumbura, P.I; Prashantha, M.A.B; Premakumara, G.A.S (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of parboiling treatment on the minerals and heavy metal contents of six Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties (TRV); Kalu heenati, Pokkali, Gurusinghe wee, Kahawanu, ...
• Assessing Consumer Demand for Food Quality Certification: Case of "HACCP Certified Eggs” 

  Ranasinghe, R.M.S; Mudalige, U.K Jayasinghe; Lokuge, L.D.M.N; Edirisinghe, J.C; Guruge, T.P.S.R; Udugama, J.M.M; Herath, H.M.L.K (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  This study attempts to identify the key food quality attributes the consumers take into account as they purchase essential food items, in general, and eggs in particular, and the extent to which the provision of information ...
• Assessing Consumer Demand for Food Quality Certification: Case of "HACCP Certified Eggs" 

  Ranasinghe, R.M.S; Mudalige, U.K Jayasinghe; Lokuge, L.D.M.N; Edirisinghe, J.C; Guruge, T.P.S.R; Udugama, J.M.M; Herath, H.M.L.K (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  This study attempts to identify the key food quality attributes the consumers take into account as they purchase essential food items, in general, and eggs in particular, and the extent to which the provision of information ...
• Exogenous Nitric Oxide Donor Sodium Nitroprusside Enhanced Growth Attributes of Polybagged Rubber (Hevea brasilien sis) Seedlings 

  Nayanakantha, N.M.C; Hettiarachchi, N.N; Senevirathna, A.M.W.K; Seneviratne, P (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Shoot, dieback condition has been observed in poly bagged young-budded rubber especially under hot and dry weather conditions. This is partly attributed to the failure of the root system. Therefore, it is imperative ...
• Plant Growth Regulators for In-vitro Direct Plant Regeneration from Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrid) Leaf Tissues 

  Balagalla, B.R.M.G.W.D.N; Wijesuriya, A; Ranathunge, N.P; Perera, A.M.M.S (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Four treatment combinations with two levels of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) (0.2 and 0.5 mg/L) and two levels of indole acetic acid (1AA) (1 and 4 mg/L) with kinetin (0.1 mg/L), selected from 150 combinations ...
• Ratoonability of Some Commercial Sugarcane Varieties under Irrigated and Rain-fed Conditions in Uda Walawe Sri Lanka 

  De Silva, A.L.C; De Costa, W.A.J.M (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Ratoon cropping reduces the cost of sugarcane production and average cane yield. Reduction of ratoon yield is mainly due to low ratoonability (RA) of the cultivars and poor crop management conditions. A field experiment ...
• Effects of Supplemental Dietary Emulsifier (LIPOSORB) on Growth Performance and Visceral Organ Weight 

  Shanaka, V.G.S; Atapattu, N.S.B.M; Amarasinghe, A.A.S.S.M (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Supplemental emulsifiers have reported positive effects in young poultry since their lipase activity and emulsifying capacity are low. Reports on the effects of supplemental emulsifiers on relatively mature broilers ...
• Age Related Changes in Serum Concentrations of Insulin-like Peptide 3 and Testosterone in Male German shepherd Dogs 

  Fonseka, W.T.L; Gamage, J.J.W.K; Wimalarathne, H.D.A; Pathirana, I.N; Kawate, N (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  The insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3; previously known as relaxin-like factor) and testosterone are major circulating hormones secreted by Leydig cells in mammalian testes. Along with testosterone, serum INSL3 concentrations ...
• Effect of Feeding Aqueous Extracts Of Sargassum Crassifolium and Ulva Fasciata on Biochemical and Hematological Parameters of Laboratory Mice 

  Wickramanayake, M; Wanasinghe, L; Pathirana, E; Rajapakse, R.P.V.J (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  The consumption of seaweeds has increased over the recent past However, certain effects of seaweeds are yet to be investigated. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the safety and the effects of feeding ...
• Animal Source Food Consumption among Sri Lankans: A 24-Hour Recall Study in Galle and Matara District 

  Prasangika, A.D.P; Fonseka, W.T.L; Atapattu, N.S.B.M (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  The types and levels of animal source food [ASF) consumption have direct influence on human health and wellbeing. A 24-hour dietary recall study was conducted among 165, randomly selected respondents living in Galle ...
• Effect of Different Feeding Frequencies on the Digestibility Parameters of Lohi Lambs in Pakistan 

  Farooq, M.Z.; Abdullah, M.; Younus, M.; Sattar, S.; Ahmad, N.; Saleem, A.H.; Mahmood, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Optimum growth of a healthy animal depends upon adequate nutrition and management. Increased weight gain and dry matter intake are well known factors that influence financial returns in sheep enterprise. This study was ...
• Measurement of Ileal and Excreta Endogenous Losses of Phosphorus in Broiler Chickens 

  Mutucumarana, R.K; Ravindran, V (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  An experiment was conducted to estimate the ileal and excreta endogenous phosphorus (P) losses in broiler chickens. Three purified diets, namely a P-free diet and a gelatine-based diet containing negligible amount of ...
• Towards a Knowledge-based Bio-economy: New Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions Livestock Production and Aquaculture 

  Jayasuriya, M.C.N (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Various definitions have been used in scientific literature to define the term 'Bio-economy'. For the purpose of this presentation the definition given by the European Commission (Schmid et al., 2012) is used. ...
• Edible Salt: A Possible Source of Heavy Metal Intake in Sri Lanka 

  Wijekoon, W.M.C.J; Kaumal, M.N; Perumpuli, P.A.B.N (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Salt is an essential component in the human diet Salt contains minute quantities of essential and non-essential metal elements, other than sodium and chloride. Salt requirement of Sri Lanka is almost entirely fulfilled ...
• Development of a Jam Using Bilin Fruit (A verrhoa bilim bi L.) and Evaluation of Its Sensory and Physico - chemical Properties 

  Chandrajith, U.G; Wijewardana, R.M.N.A; Gunawardane, C.R; Tilakaratne, B.M.K.S (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Bilin (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) is tropical fruit grow in many countries including Sri Lanka. The fruit has a very short shelf-life up to 4-5 days resulting in higher postharvest loss and is unable to store more than 7-8 ...
• A Study on Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Fruit Wine Produced from Syzygium cumini (Maadan) 

  Prasadi, K.G.D; Lakshman, P.L.N; Sarananda, K.H (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

  Fruit wines with considerable health benefits are produced by the alcoholic fermentation of fresh fruits or fruit juices. "Maadan" (Syzygium cumini), an underutilized seasonal fruit was used in this study to produce ...

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