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THE AFLATOXIN OCCURRENCE OF FOOD COMMODITIES IN SRI LANKA: AN OVERVIEW OF PREVALENCE, DETECTION AND DECONTAMINATION TECHNIQUES

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 ...
ANTHER CULTURE PERFORMANCES OF SELECTED Indica RICE VARIETIES IN SRI LANKA: ABILITY OF CALLUS INDUCTION AND PLANT REGENERATION

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 ...
ASSOCIATION OF Colletotrichum gloeosporioides WITH PREMATURE FRUIT DROPPING OF MANGO (Mangifera indica L.) AND ITS IN VITRO CONTROL USING SELECTED PLANT EXTRACTS, PHYTOHOMONES AND FUNGICIDES

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 ...
CONSUMER AWARENESS ON NUTRITION FACT PANEL OF DAIRY FOOD PRODUCTS: A CONTEXT OF URBAN, SEMI-URBAN AND RURAL CONSUMERS IN SRI LANKA

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 ...
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS COUNTERFACTUALS: AN OVERVIEW OF POSTHARVEST VALUE CHAIN ACTORS IN NIGERIA

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 ...
DEVELOPMENT OF MOBILE-BASED GUIDELINE MODEL OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR POTATO FARMERS IN SRI LANKA

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 ...
EFFECT OF ADDITION OF Withania somnifera (ASHWAGANDHA) ROOT POWDER ON SELECTED PROPERTIES OF COW MILK

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 ...
EFFECT OF CARBON BALANCE ON COMPETITIVENESS AND COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE OF RICE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA

Sule, BA; Coker, AAA; Tanko, L; Yisa, ES (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)

Rice imports play a significant role in satisfying the high demand for rice in most West African countries including Nigeria. This has made these countries focus more on increased rice production. Climate change is a ...
EFFECT OF FEEDING TWO TYPES OF LOCAL FISHMEAL RATIONS ON BROILER PERFORMANCE

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 ...
EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF RED LARGE ONION (Allium cepa L.) PEEL SOLUTION ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata L. WALP)

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 ...
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT ADDITIVES ON THE QUALITY OF COMPOSTS PRODUCED FROM ORDINARY GARDEN LEAF LITTER

Amarasinghe, SR (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)

Disposal and proper management of garden waste in urban and semi-urban areas of Sri Lanka have become a problem due to several constraints. Compost production by introducing common additives to garden waste will be an ...
EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF TEA (Camellia sinensis) GENOTYPES FOR THE QUALITY AND YIELDS

Chy, HMR; Islam, AFMS; Saha, JK; Tabassum, R; Aziz, MA; Monshi, FI (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)

An extensive knowledge on morphological traits and biochemical properties is a prerequisite in utilizing the existing tea germplasm for its improvement incurring grower acceptance and market profitability. The aim of the ...
EVALUATION OF PHYTOTOXICITY OF COMPOSTS PRODUCED FROM SPENT MUSHROOM SUBSTRATE USING SEED GERMINATION BIOASSAY OF Raphunus sativus L.

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. ...
EXISTENCE, ORIGIN AND ECOHYDROLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SOIL WATER REPELLENCY: A REVIEW

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 ...
FISHER RELEVANT WELLBEING INDICATORS OF MIGRANT FISHERS IN SRI LANKA

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 ...
GENOTYPE BY ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION (GEI) OF MAIZE VARIETIES RESISTANT TO MAIZE LETHAL NECROSIS FOR MID ALTITUDES OF RWANDA

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 ...
INHIBITORY EFFICACY OF MICROBIAL, BOTANICAL AND SYNTHETIC FUNGICIDES AGAINST Athelia rolfsii (Sclerotium STEM ROT) OF GROUNDNUT AND BAMBARA GROUNDNUT

Ndifon, EM (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)

Solutions for groundnut stem rot by Athelia rolfsii, which accounts for major groundnut and Bambara groundnut yield losses, were investigated. Three in vitro trials were set up to assess the inhibition of the growth of ...
LABORATORY STUDIES OF LARVAL CANNIBALISM IN SAME-AGE CONSPECIFICS OF FALL ARMYWORM, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. SMITH) (LEPIDOPTERA, NOCTUIDEA) IN MAIZE

Kasige, RH; Dangalle, CD; Pallewatta, N; Perera, MTMDR (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)

Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (FAW) is an economically important pest worldwide and larval cannibalism is documented as one of its significant behaviors under field and laboratory conditions. The incidence of ...
LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN THE HILL ECOSYSTEMS OF BANGLADESH: THE ROLE OF AGROFORESTRY

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 ...
MANAGEMENT OF HOST-PARASITE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN BAMBARA GROUNDNUT AND Fusarium WILT INDUCER

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 ...

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