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International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment - 2016: Recent submissions

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Development and Sensory Assessment of Ginger (Zingiber officin ale), Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and Palmyra Sugar Candy incorporated Ready-to-Serve Functional Beverage

Hariharan, G.; Mahendran, T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Production and consumption of functional beverages has gained much attention as they offer a health benefits apart from the basic nutritional functions. A study was conducted to assess the physico-chemical and organoleptic ...
Antioxidant Activity of Thebu (Costus speciosus) Rhizome and Leaves

Suwandarathna, S.H.N.T.; Ranasinghe, P.; Binduhewa, U.; Perumpuli, P.A.B.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Thebu (Costus specious) is an important medicinal plant that is freely available in Sri Lanka. The rhizomes of Thebu plant is a rich source of antioxidant. But due to the damage cause to the plant, use of rhizomes in ...
Development of Instant Pudding Mix Incorporated with Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) Boiled Seed Shoot Flour

Marinkumar, A.; Nilushiny, A.M.; Jeyasooriya, M.C.N.; Srivijeindran, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

An experiment was conducted to develop instant pudding mix incorporated with boiled Palmyrah seed shoot flour. This study was carried out to produce a value added product with the incorporation of boiled Palmyrah seed ...
Effect of Furnacing Time Periods and Temperature on the Purity Quick Lime for the Production of Palmyrah Jaggary

Mary, S.; Srivijeindran, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Quick lime is commonly used additive in Sri Lanka during the period of Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) sweet sap collection to delay sap fermentation by natural yeast and bacteria. There are several Palmyrah sweet sap ...
Lipogenesis inhibition by water-soluble components from Monascus-fermented rice on 3T3-L1 cells

Wanninaika, I.P.; Asato, H.; Toyama, H.; Tachibana, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Obesity is a risk factor for several diseases, and overcoming this problem has become a big challenge in the world. Red mold rice (RMR)/Monascus-fermented rice has been traditionally used in East Asian region, and ...
Utilization of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Flour as an Alternative for Wheat Flour in Bun Preparation

Wijewardane, R.M.N.A.; Asfana, M.S.M.F.; Ranadeera, S.; Dissanayake, D.M.R.T.; Wasala, W.M.C.B.; Thilakarathne, B.M.K.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Sweet potato is one of the important and under exploited food crops grown in many countries of the world including Sri Lanka. Although there is a high production, methods of utilization and industrial application of ...
On the Hybrid Approaches for Innovative Process Analysis Technology

Hussein, Mohamed (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

This work contributes to the development of Hybrid Modelling for the purpose of Process Analysis Techniques within the Life Sciences. The hybrid modelling strategy is tailored to combine mechanistic and statistical ...
Design and Performance Evaluation of an Active Solar Dryer for Cinnamon Quills

Sampath, H.K.S.R.; Rupasinghe, C.P.; Awanthi, M.G.G. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Sri Lanka is the largest producer of true cinnamon in the world, accounting for about 60-70% of the global production. Cinnamon quills should be dried properly to contain less than 15% moisture to obtain a long shelf ...
Modification and Evaluation of Parboiling Wastewater Discharge System for Minimizing the Effluent Volume to Be Treated in Rice Processing

Rathnayake, H.M.A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

This study was conducted to reduce the wastewater volume to be treated in rice milling industry by modifying the existing effluent discharge system and the cleaning process. At the beginning, pH, Biochemical Oxygen ...
Mechanization of Palmyrah Peeling Process to Promote Palmyrah based Products

Perera, D.P.L.; Rambanda, M.; Kahandage, P.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Palmyrah (Borrssas flabellifer L.) is a multipurpose perennial crop with more than 80 years of economic life span and is important in waste land development, for food and ecological security, and as a livelihood. Although, ...
Mechanization of Growing Media Preparation and Poly Bags Filling In Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Cultivation

Kahandage, P.D.; Rupasinghe, C.P.; Weerasooriya, G.V.T.V.; Alwis, P.L.A.G. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Preparation of saw dust as the growing media and filling it into poly bags are the most laborious operations of mushroom cultivation in Sri Lanka. Saw dust is used as the main substrate; it should be sieved well to get ...
Determinations of Optimum Pyrolysis Conditions for Producing Refuse Tea Biochar

Amarasinghe, H.A.H.I.; Gunathilake, S.K.; Karunarathna, A.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

It has been estimated that approximately four metric tons of refuse tea is produced daily from the tea processing industries in Sri Lanka. At present refuse tea is considered as a waste product from tea processing and, ...
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Deltamethrin Incorporated Polysack Bags for the Control of Stored Grain Pests of Maize during Storage

Wasala, W.M.C.B.; Dissanayake, C.A.K.; Gunawardhane, C.R.; Wijewardhane, R.M.N.A.; Gunathilake, D.M.C.C.; Thilakarathne, B.M.K.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of insecticide (deltamethrin) incorporated bags (Zerofly) against the insect attacks during maize storage under Sri Lankan conditions. Maize sample in Zerofly sacks were ...
A Simple and Reliable Unstructured Data Synchronization Technique for Biogas Data

Adikaram, K.K.L.B.; Hussein, M.A.; Effenberger, M.; Becker, T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Data from biogas plants are considered as unstructured data due to the complex and dynamic nature. Thus, it is not possible to define common data structure for data generating from biogas plants. This reason prevents ...
In Need of Innovations: Research into Rupees

De Alwis, Ajith (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Today we consider national economy to move towards an advanced economy that is innovative, knowledge-based, and self reliant. The emerging era is promised to be an era of renewed vigour and dynamism. This economy ...
Effect of Consumer Accused Product Harm on Consumer Moral Reputation

Samaraweera, G.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-16)

Cause of product harm crisis shapes how a consumer responds. Majority of the existing literature has discussed consumer perceptions when the company or any external factor is accused for crises. Irrespective of the ...
Awareness and the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) among Academics and Students in Teaching-Learning process: A case study at Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Fernando, M.E.K.K.; De Silva, U.P.M.; Chathurika, A.P.S.; De Silva, N.; Abeywickrama, L.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Open Educational Resources (OERs) are useful tools in teaching and learning process and are widely used throughout the world. It can be used to make the teaching learning process more effective in higher education and ...
Income Creation and Distribution along the Value Chain: A Case of Finger Millet Value Chain in Hambanthota District

Wijewardhana, M.G.N.A.; De Silva, D.A.M.; O'Reilly, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

This research aimed to explore the income creation and distribution along the value chain of finger millets. The objectives were (1) to identify the structure of the value chain, (2) to find out the functions and roles ...
Kandyan Home Gardens and Rural Economy: Case of Athipola Village in Matale District

Fernando, A.P.S.; Athipola, M.I.K.; Ginigaddara, G.A.S.; Dissanayaka, S.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

This study aimed to assess the flows and diversity of products and services, their economic value and contribution to the household economy of Kandyan home gardens in Athipola village in Matale district Following a ...
An overview of Sri Lankan Ginger Export Market and Prevailing Barriers for Exports

De Silva, U.P.M.; De Zoysa, M.; Wanasinghe, I.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016-01-13)

Ginger is an economically important crop in Sri Lanka and considered as an export agricultural crop with a high potential for further improvement. The demand for Sri Lankan ginger has increased continuously due to ...

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