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Ofuoku, Albert Ukaro(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2015-05-06)
This study was carried out in Delta State, Nigeria to determine the effect of social stratification on extension - farmer contact among poultry farmers. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to
select 108 poultry ...
Krishnal Thirumarpan(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2015-02-20)
Declining crop productivity and farm income in Sri Lanka forced rural households to adopt various coping
mechanisms to mitigate the food insecurity status. This study aimed to analyze the paddy farmer’s coping behaviors, ...
Wathugala, D.L.; Ranagalage, A.S.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2015-02-05)
The use of rice (Oryza sativa L.) allelopathy for weed management could reduce the need for applying herbicides
to the crop. In this study a pot experiment and a laboratory bioassay were conducted to assess the allelopathic ...
Batuvita, R.R.; Jayetileke, H.L.; Hansani, K.G.P.; Jayathilaka, R.M.R.M.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean and generates electricity from thermal power, hydropower, and other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. The country is expected to achieve 70% electricity demand ...
Kulasekara, S.M.D.K.A.; Prasangika, K.D.; Saravanamuttu, U.; Upul, P.D.S.H.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among Sri Lankan women, with relatively low survival rates compared to developed countries. Over 3,000 new cases are diagnosed annually, according to the Sri Lanka National ...
Dahanayake, N.; Inoka, K.P.I.; Dissanayaka, D.M.P.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-01-26)
The study was carried out as a pot experiment in the green house condition to observe the effect of BAP and Kinetin on the growth and yield performances of Sri Lankan traditional Rice varieties (Oryza sativa L) Suwadal and ...
Hasanka, M.A.T.; Silva, N.D.D.; Jayasinghe, M.; Napagoda, M.T.; Weerasinghe, N.P.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
As folklore medicine, leaves of Justicia gendarussa have been used for wound healing effects in several countries. Ethanolic extract of leaves of J. gendarussa had been examined in vitro for anti-microbial activities. This ...
Babatunde, R.O.; Adenuga, A.H.; Oloyede, O.E.; Osasona, T.B.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-12-09)
In spite of the health benefits of fruits, world statistics reflect under-consumption in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries. This study was therefore carried out to analyse the determinants of ...
JJKOkoedo-Okojie, D.U.; Ikharea, V.E.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-10-10)
The study assessed the perceived improvement strategies for extension teaching methods, among
cassava farmers in Edo state, Nigeria. Data collected from one hundred and fifty (150) cassava farmers through a multi stage ...
Sasky, I.M.F.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.; Wijesekera, K.A.K.D.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Modern contraceptive methods, mainly long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), are effective in reducing unwanted pregnancies while helping family planning. However, the adoption of LARCs is influenced by several ...
Ramanayake, R.M.T.M.; Amarasiri, A.M.S.S.; Kaushalya, R.H.; Peiris, H.H.; Samaraweera, B.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Rabies is a neglected tropical disease of poor and at-risk groups of the country who receive less community attention. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among the service beneficiaries of the rabies ...
Sangotegbe, N.S.; Oguntoyinbo, A.B.; Oluwasusi, J.O.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2015-02-10)
Conflict resolution approach of Local Government Peace and Security Committee (PSC) set up in Ibarapa area of
Oyo state is pertinent and exemplary to the realization of the important goal of a food secured country and ...
Rasanjali, K.A.D.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.; Pathiraja, V.M.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Majority of patients who are on insulin therapy do self-administration of their daily insulin doses subcutaneously. Proper insulin administration technique is crucial in delivery of the prescribed dose. This study aimed ...
Manawadu, I.P.; Dahanayake, N.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-20)
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of explant source and hormone concentrations on the callogenesis, calli growth, plantlet regeneration and rooting of a local tomato variety (Lycopersicon esculentum mill. ...
Uthdesha, T.P.G.A.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Type 2 diabetes has been identified as one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Effective management of diabetes relies heavily on adherence to medications. However, nonadherence remains a critical issue in ...
De Silva, N.D.; Attanayake, A.P.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Nanoencapsulated herbal extracts reveal novel prospects in the development of drug leads against diabetes mellitus. This study attempted to assess the antidiabetic effect of bael fruit aqueous extract encapsulated alginate ...
Dias, H.; Rathnayake, N.; Abeygunasekara, T.; Lekamwasam, S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
The prevalence of cognitive impairment (CI) increases with advancing age and it is a leading cause of falls and fractures among older adults. This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with CI among hip ...
Isurika, N.H.G.; Jayasinghe, M.; Subasinghe, S.; Karunanayaka, S.; De Silva, K.I.M.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
The potency and efficacy of medicines are affected by their storage conditions. Improper home storage could result in a shorter expiry than the package-indicated date. Several studies have reported immense malpractices in ...
Chathumini, M.A.M.; Jayasinghe, M.; Dissanayake, A.S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Biopharmaceuticals, which are derived from biological sources such as humans, animals, or microorganisms, include sugars, proteins, nucleic acids, and living cells or tissues. These products are highly specific and target ...
Mudiyanselagea, T.M.R.R.; Fujii, I.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) which is expressed on T-cells plays a crucial role in down regulation of the cancer immune response, and inhibitors of this immune check point can be used for treating cancer cells ...