• Evaluation of morphological variations in fifteen traditional yard long bean (vigna unguiculata l.) accessions in Sri Lanka under organic conditions 

  Zamha, M.B.F.; Shyamalee, H.A.P.A.; Ranawake, A.L. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-12-31)

  The yard long bean, belonging to the family Fabaceae, holds significant popularity as a vegetable crop in Sri Lanka. Several indigenous yard long bean accessions are available in Sri Lanka, and assessing their morphological ...
• Development of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ala)-rich butter using plant seeds: integration of flax, chia, and sesame seeds and assessment of its quality and functional characteristics 

  Wardha, A.S.; Kariyawasam, K.M.G.M.M. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-12-31)

  Peanut butter is globally renowned for its popularity, yet alternative plant seeds might offer superior nutritional and therapeutic benefits for developing plant seed-based butter. This study aimed to develop a peanut-based ...
• Gluten-free biscuit prepared using jackfruit (artocarpus heterophyllus l.) Seed flour: an approach towards utilization of unexploited food source 

  Kaushalya, S.D.N.; Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-12-31)

  Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) seeds are an underutilized, readily available source in Sri Lanka that encounters a huge postharvest loss. Jackfruit seeds are a significantly rich source of gluten-free (GF) flour ...
• Exploring climate change impacts on morphology and phenology of common wild rice in Sri Lanka 

  Wijerathna, P.; Sandamal, S.; Ratnasekera, D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-12-31)

  Exploring phenotypic plasticity and adaptive potential of natural populations of wild rice is crucial because of the recent drastic climatic changes. The wild progenitors of cultivated rice (O. rufipogon and O. nivara) ...
• Determination of effective Nitrogen level to optimize yield and quality of potato varieties of connect and masai 

  Dharmasena, W.G.C.P.; Herath, H.M.S.K.; Ranawana, S.R.W.M.C.J.K.; Wanigasekara, R.B.H.K. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-12-31)

  Although the Department of Agriculture in Sri Lanka provides fertilizer recommendations for local potato cultivation, farmers do not comply with them. Fertilizer is overused mostly in up-country areas causing economic ...
• Characterization of Dickeya fangzhongdai kpj 1, the causative agent of soft rot of aglaonema ‘maria’ and its biological control 

  Subhashini, M.H.A.D.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Senanayake, D.M.J.B.; Piyathissa, D.D.E.; Athukorala, I.R.T. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-12-31)

  Aglaonema ‘Maria’ is a popular indoor plant, which is vulnerable to soft rot, a bacterial disease that causes serious losses in nurseries and is a major barrier in producing export-quality planting materials. Biocontrol ...
• Effect of cutting type, potting media, and irrigation frequency on the success of vegetative propagation of Iriweriya (plectranthus zeylanicus forssk) 

  Nakandalage, N.; Jayawardhana, W.R.S.; Rathnayaka, R.M.A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-09-30)

  Plectranthus zeylanicus is an indigenous, multi-functional herb used in traditional medicine. Due to over exploitation from the natural habitats, the species is on the verge of extinction. Therefore, commercial cultivation ...
• Effect of coating chemically derived chitosan from shrimp shell wastes on physical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of chicken sausages 

  Mithushan, P.; Pagthinathan, M.; Ravikumar, S.; Vahaful Nisath, M.F. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-09-30)

  Sausages have high moisture and protein content, making them extremely vulnerable to microbial deterioration. The antimicrobial qualities of chitosan coating prolong the shelf-life of sausages. The aim of this present ...
• Establishing protocols for glycaemic index clinical trials in an academic setting in Sri Lanka 

  Nikalansooriya, N.M.A.I.; Somaratne, G.M.; Maithreepala, S.D.; Gunasekara, D.C.S.; Wijekoon, A.P.; Dahanayake, T.N.; Sandaruwan, N.B.L.; Karunarathna, H.K.A.T.; Madhumali, K.D.U.; Abeysiriwardena, D.S.D.Z.; Chandrasekara, A.; Prasantha, B.D.R. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-09-30)

  The University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka has initiated a Healthy Human Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) dedicated to post-prandial glycaemic response (PPGR) analysis. The present study, involving 42 participants aged 22-25 ...
• Impact of different soil amendments on Carbon and Nitrogen mineralization in ultisols 

  Amarasinghe, S.R.; Premanath, K.P.S.D.; Wanniarachchi, S.D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-09-30)

  Quantifying the nutrient mineralization in soils amended with different materials is vital for understanding the nutrient availability for plant uptake. It helps to improve nutrient management by minimizing nutrient loss ...
• Characterization of physico-functional, nutritional, and antioxidant properties of jackfruit by-product flour and assess its potential use in the development of pasta 

  Fernando, G.S.N.; Abeysuriya, A.P.H.I.; Dilrukshi, H.A. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2024-09-30)

  Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) is a popular seasonally grown crop in Sri Lanka. The by-products generated from jackfruit season are mostly used as animal feed or landfilled without being used. Therefore, this ...
• Physicochemical and organoleptic properties of greek-type yoghurt fortified with or without omega-3 fatty acid and honey 

  Yusuf, I.O.; Adediran, O.A.; Awodoyin, R.O.; Olusola, O.O.; Omojola, A.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024-09-30)

  This study was designed to determine the physicochemical and organoleptic properties of Greek yoghurt fortified with or without honey and Omega-3 fatty acids at different inclusion levels. Greek–type yoghurt was prepared ...
• Development of ready-to-eat breakfast flakes with green banana (musa acuminata) and jackfruit seeds (artocarpus heterophyllus) flour: a comprehensive analysis of nutritional and functional properties 

  Banu, M.W.N.; Kariyawasam, K.M.G.M.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024-06-30)

  Green banana flour (GBF) and jackfruit seed flour (JSF) present sustainable solutions for reducing banana waste and offering a gluten-free alternative in the food industry. The present study explores the feasibility of ...
• Impact of economic crisis and socio-demographic factors on milk and milk product consumption of undergraduates: a case study of Eastern university, Sri Lanka 

  Vahaful Nisath, M.F.; De Silva, S.T.D.; Vanajah, L.; Pagthinathan, M.; Mithushan, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Milk consumption is influenced by a wide range of factors, including gender, age, income, education, ethnicity, health condition, and presence of children in the household. The current study was designed to investigate ...
• The factors inducing undergraduate entrepreneur satisfaction towards blended learning for entrepreneurship development in Sri Lanka: a case study at university of Colombo institute for agro technology and rural sciences 

  Siriwardena, B.P.; Abeywickrama, L.M.; Sandika, A.L.; Vidanapathirana, N.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Blended learning has become increasingly important in higher education, especially in the context of entrepreneurship education in Sri Lanka. Despite its relative novelty in the country's higher education context, this ...
• Determination of proximate composition and antioxidant properties of selected underutilized fruits (namnam, lovi, roseapple, pumello, and sapota) grown in sri lank 

  Baddegama, S.T.; Ranaweera, K.K.D.S.; Sarananda, H.S.; Wijesundera, B.L.D.L.D.; De Silva, R.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  The present experiment was conducted at the Fruit Research and Development Institute Horana, Sri Lanka, from 2020 to 2021 to evaluate the proximate composition, antioxidant activity, ascorbic acid and total phenolic ...
• Effect of epidermal mucous secretion of earthworms and other selected organic substances on rooting of semi-hardwood cuttings of citrus aurantifolia and top cuttings of dracaena sanderiana 

  Kumarasinghe, P.D.G.I.H.; Jayawardhana, W.R.S.; Fernando, K.M.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  A recent trend in plant growth and propagation is to use natural substances rather than synthetic plant growth regulators. Two experiments were conducted to find out the effect of epidermal mucous secretion (EMS) of ...
• Development of micronutrient enriched composite flour with selected grains, pulses, and herbs 

  Ranawaka, R.D.; Wansapala, M.A.J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Most of the non-communicable diseases are directly related to the consumption of purified wheat flour. Therefore, composite flour mixtures can be introduced as a remedy. This study aimed to formulate a composite flour ...
• Analyze the seed quality of capsicum annum (clv. Grossum) by maintaining an optimum number of fruits load in the plant 

  Dilrukshi, W.M.D.; Dahanayake, N.; Balasooriya, A.S.; Priyadarshana, U. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Capsicum annum, commonly known as bell pepper, belongs to the Solanaceae family, specifically the Grossum Group. Various cultivars of this plant yield fruits in diverse colors, such as red, yellow, orange, green, white, ...
• Cultivar-specific growth and yield of mukunuwenna (alternanthera sessilis) in the low country wet zone, Sri Lanka 

  Ariyasoma, U.M.U.R.; Shyamalee, H.A.P.A.; Wathugala, D.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Joyweed/Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessile) is a globally significant leafy vegetable, yet its maximum yield potential remains largely unrealized due to the limited genetic diversity of existing varieties. Farmers ...

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