Hirimuthugoda NY, NY; Perera, PWA; Aluthmuhandiram, VJ; Rashmi Ishuwara, A; Premakumara, MMK; Lal, PK(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
A fertile mangrove community can be seen along the sheltered coastline of Sri Lanka, which is an island in the
Indian Ocean. Currently there are 21 species of mangroves that have not yet been genetically classified. ...
Adegbola, JA; Owojaiye, OB; Ogunremi, OB; Aina, OB; Achime, KC; Lijoka, KO; Pessu, PO(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
This investigation is borne out of the assumption that postharvest value chain actors experienced disruptions
which are fallouts of the COVID-19 restrictions or otherwise. It examines the degree to which changes in ...
Aluthgamage, HN; Fonseka, DLCK; Benaragama, CK(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Cinnamon is one of the most important export crops in Sri Lanka, which generates a considerable amount of
foreign exchange for the country. Therefore, special emphasis should be given to enhancing its production as well ...
Jewel, KNA; Wadud, MA; Rahman, GMM; Saifullah, M(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Agroforestry plays an important role in hill ecosystems by developing a combined production system integrating
trees and crops. The primary aim of the study was to determine the impact of agroforestry practices on the ...
Amarasinghe, SR; Jayaweera, WMCS(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Spent mushroom substrate (SMS) has the potential to produce compost with different additives. However, some
substances and by-products produced during the process can be toxic to seed germination and plant growth. ...
Fernando, KMC; Ekanayake, EMUI(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Integrated plant nutrient management is one of the key components of sustainable agriculture. It reduces the cost of production while enhancing the revenue of growers. The present study was conducted to examine the effect ...
Leelamanie, DAL(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Soil water repellency (SWR) is explained as a reduction of wetting rates and water entry into soils. Water repellent soils does not wet spontaneously when water is placed on the surface. SWR is increasingly being
recognized ...
Dananjana, GAN; Thayamini H, Seran(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) is a significant food and grain legume in the semi-arid tropic. Red onion
peels are utilized to produce organic potassium rich fertilizer for the cultivation of crops. Hence, this ...
Sandaruvini, PLPS; Ratnasekera, D(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Doubled-haploid plant production through anther culture provides an efficient and appropriate system for rapid
production of homozygous lines. Various culture conditions influence callus induction and plant regeneration ...
Koralagama, DN(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Wellbeing is a person-centered and community-specific concept thus unique for the considered community.
Identification of wellbeing priorities is a pre-requisite for any development programs and policies to uplift the ...
Narayana, NMNK; Feros, AM(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is an important tropical herb with proven health benefits which has an
enormous potential to be used in functional food applications. The present study aimed to find out the effect of the ...
Ramkumar, S; Sinniah, J; Samarasinghe, K; Anand Kumar, S(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Current study was conducted to find out the possibility of using two types of local fish meals as animal protein
sources in broiler rations. Ninety-nine unsexed day-old broiler chicks of Hubbard Flex strain were randomly ...
Ngaboyisonga, C; Suresh, LM; Nizeyimana, F; Gafishi, MK; Mbarushimana, JD(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Maize is a leading crop in Rwandan agriculture, but its production is threatened by the outbreaks of Maize Lethal
Necrosis (MLN) virus disease. The establishment of MLN artificial inoculation facility in the region where ...
Ndifon Elias, Mjaika; Emmanuel, Ankrumah; Chimdi Grace, Ovute; Anosike Francis, Chidi(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc) is an excellent source of human and animal foodstuff and
pharmaceutical resources but its production is hampered by fungi diseases. Synthetic pesticides, botanicals and ...
Hettiarachchi, HASN; Hemachandra, KS(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Central highland is one of the major Cabbage (Brassica oleraca) producing regions in Sri Lanka. Diamondback
Moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella) is one of the key pests of cabbage that causes a significant yield loss. Farmers ...
Lakshman, PLN; Dilrukshi, DMN; Bulathgama, BEAU(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Aflatoxins has been a topic of discussion in Sri Lanka over the recent past, due to many reported cases of aflatoxin prevalence in several food commodities. Most food spoilage and deterioration are attributed to fungal and ...
Kodikara, MH; Perumpuli, PABN; Silva, KNN(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
A detailed nutrition fact panel is one of the best ways that can encourage consumers to make good decisions with
regard to their eating habits. Nutrition fact communicates the information on nutrients available in a ...
Shanadi, AT; Samaraweera, GC; Wathugala, G.C.; Indika, WA; Munasignhe, SM(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
Potato is the most popular root crop and represents a significant portion of the world’s food requirements.
However, it has been notified that the quality and safety of potatoes produced in Sri Lanka suffer from ...
Tasmin, Tahera; Hossain, Ismail; Islam Khan, Aminul; Monjil, Mohammad Shahjahan(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
The present study was performed to determine the pathogenic cause of mango fruit drop and its in-vitro control
through the application of plant extracts, phytohormones, and chemical fungicides. The prematurely fallen ...