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Dahanayake, N.; Ranawake, A.L.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-01-05)
A total of forty Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties (Oryza sativa L) were examined for their callus induction, growth and regeneration ability at Laboratory of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture,
University ...
Pethiyagoda, N.A.; Amarasinghe, O.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-06-28)
It is accepted globally that management of the coastal zone should be done through an integrated process. Special Area Management (SAM) is a particular form of Integrated Coastal
Zone Management (ICZM), which addresses ...
Galanihe, L.D.; Watson, G.W.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2012-05-08)
An island-wide survey of mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) conducted in 2008/09 helped identify
two species of Rastrococcus from Sri Lanka. R. invadens Williams was identified from samples collected
on Plumeria sp. ...
Wathugala, D.L.; Heather Knight; Marc R Knight(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-11-05)
Developing stress tolerant crops to cope with the rapid environmental degradation that is occurring is
an absolute requirement in order to provide enough food for growing population. One of the basic genetic engineering ...
Bandara, E.G.K.Y.C.; Ruwandeepika, H.A.D.; Jayasinghe, U.A.D.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
The formation of biofilms by Vibrio-like pathogens is a crucial adaptation that enhances their virulence and survival in harsh conditions. Due to the pronounced resistance exhibited by biofilm bacteria, it is crucial to ...
Bandara, E.G.K.Y.C.; Ruwandeepika, H.A.D.; Jayasinghe, U.A.D.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Vibrios, essential natural microflora of Macrobrachium rosenbergii, are a pivotal aspect to explore because regulating Vibrio growth significantly impacts the overall production of M. rosenbergii, as Vibrios are opportunistic ...
Sampath, S.A.I.; Wijayasekara, K.; Rajawatta, K.M.W.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
There is a trend towards plant-based alternative food production. The consumption of plant-based foods is increasing due to the health benefits of plant-based proteins. This study aimed to develop a vegan spread with Soybean ...
Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S.; Basooriya, B.S.S.; Lakmali, H.G.W.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
The melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett), is widely distributed across temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions of the world. Over 125 host plants have reported damage from it, making it a major pest of ...
Palihakkara, I.R.; Rajapaksha, R.M.P.U.; Basooriya, B.S.S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Single use spoons are commonly used in daily life and discarded in large quantities. Hence, it is necessary to find out sustainable alternative resources as raw materials for spoon manufacturing, and those alternatives ...
Senanayake, S.A.; Ranaweera, K.K.D.S.; Bamunuarachchi, A.; Gunaratne, A.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-03-22)
A study was carried out to determine the levels of starch, protein, crude fat, crude fibre, ash and a few
phytochemical constituents (saponins, flavanoids and alkaloids) and mineral elements (Calcium,
Magnesium, Iron, ...
Keerthirathne, D.J.C.; De Silva, H.C.C.; Rajawaththa, K.M.W.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
The use of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) as a dietary additive for growth and pigmentation in balloon mollies (Poecilia sphenops), a species commonly kept in ornamental aquaculture, was explored in this study over 12 ...
Lakmali, M.D.H.; De Silva, H.C.C.; Rajawaththa, K.M.W.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Generally, synthetic astaxanthin is used to maintain and enhance the skin colour of ornamental fish. However, it is expensive and causes an increase in the cost of production in aquaculture, as feed costs contribute ...
Bandara, U.R.I.U.; Wijewardene, L.; Costa, A.M.K.C.J.; Witharana, C.; Asanthi, H.B.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Sustainable waste management is a crucial factor in most industries. The present study aimed to characterize the wastewater released from the Garcinia gummi-gutta paste processing industry for potential reuse in developing ...
Dhanusha, R.; De Silva, H.C.C.; Rajawatta, K.M.W.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Heavy metal contamination is a global environmental issue that affects environmental well-being and human health. Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient and a potential toxicant at high concentrations. This study aims ...
Warrier, R.R.; Devika Nagalakshmi, B.; Savitha, C.; Anandalakshmi, R.; Nicodemus, A.; Singh, G.B.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-20)
Jatropha curcas L., an exotic introduced in to India by Portuguese about 500 years ago, was assessed
for its genetic base in the country as a step to initiate breeding programmes. Genetic diversity of 56
accessions of ...
Ofuoku, A.U.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-12-15)
This study was conducted in Delta State to determine the influence of extension agents’ and farmers’
communication factors on effectiveness of production technology messages. One hundred and eighty
(180) poultry farmers ...
Bandara, L.M.S.M.; Kannangara, D.N.; Wijayasekara, K.N.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Papaya is a highly nutritious tropical fruit, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, it has a short postharvest life and is highly susceptible to physical damage, moisture loss, chilling injury, disease, ...
Saha, S.R.; Islam, W.; Parween, S.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-26)
Life history characteristics of the predator, Xylocoris flavipes reared under four regimes of RH (30, 50,
70 and 90%) on two hosts, Tribolium castaneum and T. confusum fed on three artificial diets, were
studied. There ...
Ranawake, A.L.; Dahanayaka, N.; Amarasingha, U.G.S.; Rodrigo, W.D.R.J.; Rodrigo, U.T.D.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-09-07)
Legumes are second only to the Graminae in their importance to humans. Mung bean (Vigna radiata L)
is one of the most important grain legumes cultivated in Sri Lanka. Drought is a major abiotic stress on
Mung bean in ...
Chima, U.D.; Uwaegbulem, C.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2011-12-23)
Impact of land use changes and varying levels of habitat disturbance on tree populations was evaluated
using the spatial analogue technique of studying ecosystem dynamics. Three sites with low, moderate,
and high levels ...