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Amarasiri, A.M.S.S.(University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-06-07)
Drug-induced nephrotoxic1ty has become a serious ! iealth problem worldwide due to the wide use of pharmaceutical agents with potential toxicities. Doxorubicin i1: one such anthracycline drug in which the use in cancer ...
Seresinhe, Thakshala(University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2018-03-07)
Human population having physical social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life, at any given time is considered as food ...
Leelamanie, D.A.L.(University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2015-03-04)
In general, dry soils readily absorb water. Usually a strong attraction exists between mineral soil particles and water. However, all sorls do not exhibit these wettable characteristics, as some soils may repel water. A ...
Mangala, P.; De Silva, C.S.(University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2014-03-19)
Intensification and Expansion of agriculture in tropical regions is heavily relying on the use of pesticides. Pesticides however, are generally toxic to non-target soil organisms and as a consequence may hamper proper ...
Mudduwa, Lakmini(University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2012-02-22)
Breast cancer has been and continues to be a maj,)r health problem. The incidence of breast cancer has increased globally over the la:;t several decades and the greatest increase hac; been seen in Asian countries. It has ...
Kommalage, Mahinda(University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2011-02-22)
Among many challenges we face in the 21'' century, increasing need to acquire new knowledge and new perspectives are prominent. Intense demand for learning and advances in technology are changing the nature of learning. ...
Perera, Bllesha(Faculty of Engeenering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2010-03-17)
Substance use is as old as mankind. Humans have always used various types of substances, probably as part of their evolutionary and nutritional heritage. Alcohol and tobacco can be considered as the most dangerous substances ...
Wimalasundera, Saman(University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2008-03-05)
Sight is a gift of nature for all li,,ing creatures including h Jmans. If sight is affected it will cause profound human and socio-economic consequences in all :,ocieties. The cost of lost productivity, rehabilitation and ...
Ogundeji, A.B.; Obayelu, O.; Adeoti, A.; Withanawasam, D.M.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2026)
The poultry sector in Nigeria, particularly table egg production, plays a crucial role in ensuring food security,
generating employment, and supporting household income. This study investigated the profitability and ...
De Silva, S.R.; Masakorala, K.; Withanawasam, D.M.(Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2026)
Country Wet Zone. This study aimed to assess the effects of Fe2+ toxicity on grain yield and yield components of
selected high-yielding rice varieties and analyse their sensitivity to iron toxicity by comparing yield and ...
Dilshan, J.M.D.M.; De Silva, C.S.; Kodikara, K.M.S.(University of Ruhuna, 2026)
Capsicum chinense Jacq, belongs to the family Solanaceae and is native to Central and South America. It has been
widely cultivated in Sri Lanka as a commercial crop. This study was undertaken to identify the most suitable ...
Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a commercially important tropical fruit crop exhibiting three sex types: male, female
and hermaphrodite. Because sex expression cannot be identified morphologically at the seedling stage, ...
With the ongoing increase in metabolic syndrome cases worldwide and the importance of carbohydrate quality for
glycemic control, assessing the nutritional and functional qualities of commonly consumed staple foods is of ...
Rice yields in Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone are frequently constrained by soil and drainage limitations, yet root traits
remain underutilized in breeding programs. This study evaluated four F₂ populations of rice crosses, their ...
Rice yields in Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone are frequently constrained by soil and drainage limitations, yet root traits
remain underutilized in breeding programs. This study evaluated four F₂ populations of rice crosses, their ...
This study evaluated phenotypic variability among 14 selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties using 16 quantitative
morphological and physiological traits. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed significant differences ...
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop vital to food security worldwide, particularly in South Asia. Enhancing its yield potential and
disease resistance through genomic tools is a pressing necessity for sustainable ...
Oryza rufipogon Griff., the wild progenitor of cultivated rice, contains essential genetic
resources for rice improvement and global food security. Preserving the integrity of its
germplasm has therefore become a ...
Wasana, P.W.D.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2025-06-04)
Pain management poses a significant healthcare challenge, prompting exploration into innovative strategies. Our work embodies a fusion of pharmaceutical and natural approaches to enhance pain relief using curcumin, a natural ...