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Thiruppathy, S.; Senevirathne, Mahinda; Wijesekara, Hasintha(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a major commercial fruit with great export potential in Sri Lanka
but has a shorter shelf life due to its climacteric nature. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate
the potential of ...
Hewa Pathirana, H.P.D.T; Bobak, L.; Kulig, D.; Zimoch-Korzycka, A.; Hitigedera, D.L.C.N.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) has been a well-known plant since early times, rich in active
compounds such as phenols, flavonoids and cannabinoids. The concentration of these active
compounds various widely depending ...
Kumara, K.A.G.D.G.P.; Dissanayake, P.S.; Wijesekara, W.L.I.; Madhujith, W.M.T.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Berry fruits are consumed because of their attractive color and characteristic taste, and they are
considered one of the richest sources of nutrients and natural antioxidants. Their consumption
has been linked to the ...
Dissanayake, D.M.N.A.; Bucko, Michal; Janoszka, Katarzyna; Wrobel, Magdalena; Rybak, Justyna(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Urban road dust (URD) is a complex matrix of geogenic and anthropogenic particles, posing
significant ecotoxicological and human health risks. It contains heavy metals (Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu,
Mo, Ni, Pd, Zn, etc.), ...
Jisna, M.; Perera, M.D.N.D.; Dhananjaya, W.W.; Halwatura, R.U.; Kariyawasam, H.K.P.P.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Sustainable development of Apis cerana colonies is highly influenced by nutritional adequacy and
efficiency of pollen foraging. Due to limited scientific research on Apis cerana in Sri Lanka, a
systematic understanding ...
Priyankara, W.A.C.N.; Jayasooriya, M.C.N.; Wijesinghe, R.D.N.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) skin is a primary by-product of the tuna filleting industry in
Sri Lanka. It holds the potential for valorization due to its distinct scale patterns. Traditional
chromium-based tanning ...
Premdharshan, M. R.; Vasantharuba, S.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
As the world shifts away from petroleum plastics, starch-based bioplastics emerge as a promising
green alternative, though they continue to face challenges in strength and performance. This
study explores the impact ...
Gunasekera, T.S.S.; Geekiyanage, N.; Kumarathunge, D.P.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Photosynthesis is a central process in the terrestrial carbon cycle and a key determinant of
predicting plant responses to climate change. Terrestrial biosphere models (TBMs) commonly
simulate the temperature response ...
Murugesapillai, A.; Kajeevan, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Nitrogen fertilizers are essential for boosting crop yields, but conventional urea often suffers from
rapid nutrient loss through leaching and volatilization, resulting in low nitrogen use efficiency
and environmental ...
Kathriarachchi, K.A.D.D.; Sarathchandra, S.R.; Rifnas, L.M.; Jayaweera, M.P.H.K.; Sandadevani, K.S.; Dilanka, L.B.T.; Kumara, A.D.N.T.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food in Sri Lanka, but various pests cause significant losses.
Rice leaf folder (RLF; Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) is one of the major rice pests. While synthetic
pesticides are commonly ...
Kathriarachchi, K.A.D.D.; Sarathchandra, S.R.; Rifnas, L.M.; Jayaweera, M.P.H.K.; Sandadevani, K.S.; Dilanka, L.B.T.; Kumara, A.D.N.T.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food in Sri Lanka, but various pests cause significant losses.
Rice leaf folder (RLF; Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) is one of the major rice pests. While synthetic
pesticides are commonly ...
Abeysinghe, S.T.; Chandrapala, A.G.; Yapa, P.I.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Removal of the topsoil layer reduces soil health, water retention capacity, and carbon
sequestration ability while contaminating reservoirs and increasing runoff and flooding.
Therefore, accurate assessment of soil ...
Yathurshini, M.; Pradheeban, L.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Leafy vegetables are an essential component of a balanced diet due to their rich nutritional
profile. However, producing high-quality leafy vegetables without the use of harmful
agrochemicals remains a significant ...
Malinda, P.G. I.; Pradheeban, L.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Optimizing groundnut yield through effective use of biological and inorganic inputs is essential
for sustainable production. This study evaluated the effect of Rhizobium inoculation and different
levels of inorganic ...
Kahandawa, K.R.T.A.; Yamada, Ayumu; Tsuru, Kanon; Kuroki, Shinichiro(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a powerful tool for nondestructive quality assessment of fresh
produce, providing pixel-level spectral and spatial information. However, its performance
strongly depends on imaging ...
Abeyrathne, W.M.D.S.; Gamage, C.J.; Gunarathna, M.H.J.P.; Jayasinghe, G.Y.; Mallawatantri, Ananda; Randimali, J.A.S.G.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
South Asia faces severe water stress from rapid population growth, uneven rainfall and outdated
irrigation systems, with efficiency often below 40%. Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into
water management can ...
Nilwala, N. G. N. A.; Fernando, A. J.; Samaranayake, B. D. T. R.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
This study focuses on developing an Internet of Things (IoT)-based real-time monitoring and
control system for a laboratory-scale infrared paddy dryer to enhance the precision and efficiency
of the drying process. ...
Liyanage, K.L.Y.Y.; Navodya, M.L.H.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
The rubber industry is a vital component of the Sri Lankan economy, supporting thousands of
livelihoods. However, leaf diseases can reduce rubber yield by up to 45%, posing a significant
threat to productivity and ...
Varathanathan, K.; Ganeshwaranathan, A.; Piratheepan, S.; Loganathan, T.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Grading is a critical management practice in Genetically Improved Farm Tilapia (GIFT) nursery
systems to reduce size variation, cannibalism and competition among fry. This study aimed to
assess the effect of different ...
Weerasinghe, B.P.G.S.Y.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2025)
Livestock farming in South Asia, including Sri Lanka, is vital for food security, rural livelihoods
and economic stability. However, it faces escalating challenges such as climate variability, land
degradation and ...