• Phenotypic Variations of Seedling Root Architectural Traits of Wheat Species under Different Growth Media 

  Fernando, K.M.C.; Atkinson, J.A.; Sparkes, D.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Understanding of the behaviour and the function of root system architecture (RSA; the spatial configuration of a root system) is critically important to improve water and nutrient uptake of the plant. However, root traits ...
• Evaluation of Grain Quality characteristics of wheat (Triticum aestivum) Under lrrigation and Water Stress Conditions 

  Noorka, I.R.; Heslop-Harrison, J.S.; Tabasum, S.; Schwarzacher, T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  The continuing global population growth will definitely increase food demand. The coming decades will create a great challenge to feed 9 billion plus peoples with the aim to provide food to everybody on this globe. The ...
• Low cost Growth Media for Mass Multiptication of Phosphate solubilizing Rhizobacteria Isolated from Rice Rhizosphere 

  Sandamali, T.G.I.; Sureshika, K.G.N.; Nirmani, M.G.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Mass multiplication of beneficial microorganisms is considered to be important as they could be used as bio inoculants in agriculture. commercial media available for growth of microorganisms are expensive. Therefore, ...
• Possible Sources of Assimilatory and Dissimilatory Nitrate Reducing Bacteria in faffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka 

  Thurairajah, A.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Ratnayake, R.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Nitrate contamination in the ground water is a common problem worldwide including Jaffna peninsul4 Sri Lanka. Such contamination of drinking water is regulated by World Health Organization all around the world [11mg/L ...
• Development of an Efficient Protocol for Somatic Embryogenesis from Different Explants of Tea fCamellia sinensis (L.) O.Kuntzel 

  Sukirtharuban, S.; Ranaweera, K.K.; Ranatunga, M.A.B.; Thirukkumaran, G. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Tea,Camellia sinensis [L.) o. Kuntze, is a perennial plantation crop with high economic value in Sri Lanka and mainly consumed as a a drink everywhere. However, Tea growers are facing difficulties in getting quality planting ...
• Model for Tree volume Estimation and Determination of Root-shoot Relationship amrd fl|lmmuronu Production of Annona Glabrq in Thalangama Tank, Sri Lan 

  Dikwaththa, P.G.; Jayawardana, D.T.; pindeniya, D.; Pindeniya, D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Tree volume is one of the most important and difficult variable in an ecosystem. It has to be predicted using a reliable method since all the management decisions are taken on the volume production of the tree. Annona ...
• Effect of Ethrel on Fruit Ripening in a Farm Level Ripening Chamber 

  Indu Rani, C.; Deepa, J.; Raikumar, P.; Arumuganathan, T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  This work describes the effect of ethrel in aqueous solution and ethylene gas liberated from ethrel in an alkaline medium on uniform ripening of selected fruits namely mango, banana and papaya. Experiments were conducted ...
• Net photosynthetic Rate and Yield of Selected Chilti (Capsicum annuum L.) Cultivars as Affected by Soil Moisture Stress during the Flowering Stage 

  Mahendran, S.; Suiirtha, N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  The importance of plant water for the maintenance and turgidity required for plant growth and survival is widely recognized. The drought resistant plants have smaller water deficit - per - unit decrease in leaf water ...
• Performance of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) under Varying Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer 

  Patra, P.S.; Choudhury, A.; Saha, R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  An experiment was conducted during summer season of 2016 and 2017 at Instructional farm of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India to study the "Effect of varying levels of nitrogen ...
• Serum Metabolic Profile Based Assessment of Energy Balance in Tropical and Temperate Crossbred Dairy Cattle at Post-Partum Transition Stage 

  Ranaweera, K.K.T.N.; Herathz, H.M.G.P.; Weerasinghe, W.M.P.B.; Kumara Mahipala, M.B.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Objective of the present study was to evaluate the nutritional status of post-partum transition dairy cows in dry-zone and mid-country, through assessment of serum metabolic profile. Tropical and temperate crossbred dairy ...
• Household Willingness to Pay for Indigenous Chicken: A Case Study of Batticaloa Municipal Area 

  Thirumarpan, K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Indigenous chickens are reared by many rural households in the country, but their contribution to food security at both, household and national levels is not well understood. This study aimed to analyse the household ...
• Assessment of Ground Water Quality Influences on Human Health and Agriculture: A Case Study in : :.tistan 

  Mustaqeem, M.; Sarfraz, M.; Jameel, M.; Luqman, A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Grounddwater contamination through toxic metal/elements has a considerable impact on public health and agriculture in the areas of Pakistan, where majority of the people rely on groundwater for drinking purposes ...
• Effect Parity on Separation Behavior of Friesian Cows: Maternal-Offspring Behavior Perspectives 

  Senaratna, D.; Jayaweera, N.G.C.R.; Samarakone, T.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Separation of calves from mother cows (MC] is practicing 2-3 hours after birth affecting minimum welfare of both mother and the new born calf. Aim of the present study was to determine the maternal-offspring behavior at ...
• Measurement of circulating Insulin-Like Peptide 3 and Testosterone Concentrations in Prepubertal Male Goa 

  Wimalarathne, H.D.A.; Fonseka, W.T.L.; Kodithuwakku, S.P.; Pathirana, I.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  The objectives of the present study were to: (1) simplify the enzyme immunoassay(EIA) for the measurement of insulin-like peptide 3(INSL3) concentrations in goats(2) to measure circulating INSL3 and testosterone in prepubertal ...
• Osbeckia octandra (Heen Bovitiya) Leaf Extract Reduces the Thioacetamide Induced Liver Damage in Wistar Rats 

  Weththasinghe, P.; Bogahawaththa, B.R.S.; Wiiesundara, R.R.M.K.K.; Kodithuwakku, S.P.; Siriweeraa, E.H.; Raiapakse, R.P.V.J.; Herath, C.B.; Pathiranal, I.N.; Wiiayagunawardane, M.P.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Management of liver diseases with plant extracts has been in the traditional medicinal practice in Sri Lanka for centuries. However, scientific evidences on the beneficial effects of }sbeckia octondro are lacking. The ...
• Effects of Neem (Melia qzadirachta L.) Leaf Extract on Human Dermal Papilla Cells 

  Dodo, K.; Sano, K.; Hara, K.; Someya, T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  In recent years, the potential of Neem lMelia azadirachta L) as an anti-aging supplement has been investigated in the health food industry. It has been traditionally used in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine (traditional system ...
• A Protocol to Determine Interannual Variation of North-East Monsoon (Nlaha rainfalls): A Case Study in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 

  Ampitiyawatta, A.D.; Wimalasiri, G.E.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  A protocol was developed to analysis the interannual variation of North-East monso on (Maha rainflalls] and the protocol was validated with daily rainfall data of Anuradhapura for 1980-2010 period. Cumulative distribution ...
• Technological Novelties for a Sustainable Deep Sea Fishery in Sri Lanka 

  Koralagama, D.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Effective poaching of deep sea fishers into neighboring Exciusive Economic Zones [EEZJ and even beyond was disclaimed by European Union IEUJ and banned fish and fisheries products from Sri Lanka. As a result of the series ...
• Recent Geographical Distribution Pattern of Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) and Associated Problems in Galle and Matara Districts 

  Koshila, H.W.S.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M.; Gunawardana, W.W.D.A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatatus) is an attractive bird. Though it is better adapted and thus has been common in Dry Zone areas, they are now seen in some areas where they were not used to. This new distribution has ...
• Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165, on Porcine Primordial Follicle Viability in vitro: A preliminary Study 

  Madushanka, D.N.N.; Mayurawanshal, W.R.A.S.; Ruwandeepikal, H.A.D.; Magamage, M.P.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018)

  Folliculogenesis is a complex process of ovarian follicle growth and development, which is yet to be completely understood. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is known for its ability to promote angiogenesis. Among ...

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