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Senadheera, U.E.; Chanuka, N.N.; Jayasanka, J.; Hewawasam, C.; Amila, B.; Weerasekara, N. A.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Conventional biomass cookstoves are the predominantly utilised household cooking method in
rural Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, the in-use performance is under-quantified. This study adopted a
baseline experimental approach ...
Amith Bandara, K.M.; Peiris, T. N.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K.; Madushan, R.G.R.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study aims to assess the impact of a solar power plant on the vegetation in the Poonakary
region of Sri Lanka. Data collection primarily relied on a field survey and field observations. A
total of 22 transects ...
Amith Bandara, K.M.; Peiris, T. N.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study aims to assess the impact of a solar power plant on the vegetation in the Poonakary
region of Sri Lanka. Data collection primarily relied on a field survey and field observations. A
total of 22 transects ...
Bandara, E.G.K.Y.C.; Kuragodage, A.U.; Madushan, R.G.R.; Subhanu, M.H.R.; Silva, J.P.A.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The evolved antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria associated with various life stages of
Macrobrachium rosenbergii may lead to disease outbreaks, resulting in reduced yield. The present
study determines the ...
Jayasinghe, W.A. L.P.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K.; Awanthi, M.G.G.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Community-Based Tourism (CBT) offers a sustainable development pathway by empowering
local communities to manage tourism activities that generate income, create employment,
conserve the environment, and promote cultural ...
Sinthushan, S.; Wijewardene, L.; Asanthi, H. B.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Glyphosate is recognized as an effective herbicide because of its ability to suppress various weeds.
However, its potential effects on seed germination and early growth of weeds are not fully
understood. The novelty ...
Ishanthika, S.K.A.; Gunarathna, R.D.L.M.; Ananda, J.A.N.D.W.; Wijayasekara, K.N.; Rajawatta, K.M.W.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Post-harvest losses in Sri Lanka constitute a critical challenge to national food security and the
sustainability of agricultural livelihoods. Current estimates indicate that 20% to 40% of
vegetables and 30% to 40% of ...
Nirthani, V.; Weerakoon, A.H.; Jayasinghe, G.Y.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This review examines how circular economy (CE) principles can be applied to reduce post
harvest losses (PHL) in agriculture, particularly in developing nations where PHL significantly
undermines food security, economic ...
Jayasinghe, M.A.E.K.; Wijetunga, C.S.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
In Sri Lanka, fish provide about 50% of the animal protein consumed, which is nearly three times
the global average. The country’s fisheries, including marine, inland and aquaculture sectors, play
an important role in ...
Damshika, K.G.H.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study developed a natural fruit-based Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) using watermelon
powder, which is hydrating and nutritious due to its natural sugars, potassium and bioactive
compounds. Watermelon is often ...
Rupasingha, R.A.R.Y.; Radampola, K.; Hirimuthugoda, K.Y.; Rupasinghe, M.G.N.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The aquatic plant Rotala rotundifolia, commonly known as dwarf rotala, is valued for its
ornamental and medicinal properties. Substrate composition influences plant growth in height
and colonization, which is important ...
Suwathy, M.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Drying vegetables enhances their value by reducing moisture content and inhibiting microbial
growth, thereby extending shelf-life. It minimizes post-harvest losses and enables off-season
availability. However, drying ...
Malshani, G.D.D.; Yalegama, L.L.W.C.; Bandara, B.G.R.R.; Hisanithy, P.; Bandara, B. G. R. R.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study explored the development of functional bread fortified with dietary fiber from
Defatted Desiccated Coconut Residue (DDCR), a fiber-rich by-product of virgin coconut oil
production. Given the growing interest ...
Liyanaarachchi, L. S. N.; Yalegama, L. L. W. C.; Bandara, B. G. R. R.; Hunupolagama, D. M.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Defatted Desiccated Coconut Flour (DDCF) is a gluten-free, high-fiber, low-carbohydrate
ingredient derived from virgin coconut oil production. This study evaluated the quality and shelf
life of an instant muffin mix ...
Perera, P.C.D.; Perera, M.N.H.; Perera, A.J.D.; Dahanayake, N.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Ginger is a widely cultivated tropical plant renowned for its culinary, medicinal, and economic
significance. Rhizome buds of ginger are commonly used as explants in micropropagation, a
technique employed to rapidly ...
Paratharajan, M.J.; Randimali, J.A.S.G.; Gunarathna, M.H.J.P.; Kumari, M.K.N.; Gamage, C.J.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Paddy yield prediction has become increasingly critical in the context of global food security and
climate variability. Artificial-Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) provide powerful tools
for improving ...
Jayasinghe, T.; Madushani, W.G.I.; Fonseka, D.L.C.K.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Adenium obesum (Desert Rose), known for its striking form and adaptability to arid conditions, is
gaining popularity in the global ornamental horticulture industry. Despite this rising demand, its
commercial potential ...
Nimasha, S.J.K.S.; Senevirathna, I.U.; Jayathilaka, A.G.S.P.L.; Gunawardhana, U.G.D.S.; Jayathissa, D.A.R.C.N.; Jayathissa, D.A.R.C.N.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka is highly dependent on rainfall patterns, economic resources and
temperature changes. Changes of these factors influence the adaptability of agriculture. This
research evaluated farmers’ ...
Premasiri, W.M.A.C.; Fonseka, D.L.C.K.; Terensan, S.; Nanayakkara, N.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) is a valuable plant for both culinary and medicinal purposes,
preliminary due to its unique aroma, flavour and bioactive compounds. This semi-hardwood
species in tropical and subtropical ...
Ranasinghe, T.T.; Priyankara, H.A.C.; Jayasinghe, G.Y.(University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Although cities significantly contribute to global carbon emissions, they also have significant
potential to function as carbon sinks through building-integrated vegetative infrastructures
(BVIs), such as green roofs, ...