De Silva, A.G.S.D.; Abeysingha, N.S.; Duminda, D.M.S.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-12)
This study tested the trace elements in commonly used Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertilizers in Sri Lanka. TSP samples collected from two Fertilizer Companies (A and B) were used. Six replicates of each company fertilizers ...
Wijayawardhana, D.; Herath, V.; Weerasinghe, P.A.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-12)
The effects of cadmium (Cd) toxicity on plant growth and physiology were investigated in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in sand medium. Suwandel and Bg300 rice varieties were evaluated against 0, 0.5 and 3 mg kg-1 Cd levels ...
Yapa, Y.M.N.C.; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.H.; Nirmanee, K.G.S.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-12)
Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants have been introduced by many organizations to Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) affected areas as an effective drinking water treatment method. The liquid byproduct of RO system ...
Kumari, G.W.S.N.; Jayasumana, M.T.L.K.; Edirisinghe, M.P.; Weerasingha, W.V.V.R.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-12)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Milk Protein Isolate (MPI) on the textural properties of curd. Four different incorporation levels of MPI as 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% were compared with control having ...
Sandaruwan, E.A.A.; Weerasooriya, G.V.T.V.; Fernando, A.J.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-08)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food and major crop in Sri Lanka. Improving rice cropping practices and production systems are required to enable sustainability. Presently bund cleaning, plastering, and kiwul-ela ...
Senarathna, S.A.S.R.; Ginigaddara, G.A.S.; Kodithuwakku, A.N.; Vimaladhas, V.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-08)
The most fundamental social benefit of homegardening (HG) is its direct contributions to rural livelihood development. HG was introduced in the post-war era as a sustainable approach to ensure food security and income ...
Wijesingha, W.I.A.I.; Kosgollegedara, E.J.; Kahandage, P.D.; Weerasooriya, G.V.T.V.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-08)
Kithul (Caryota urens) treacle and jaggery considered to be most important traditional sources of sweeteners. Sap of the Kithul palms is used to produce treacle and jaggery, which fetch high nutritional and export market ...
Dissanayake, D.M.T.S.; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.H.; Jayaneththi, J.P.H.U.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-08)
Constructed wetlands (CW) are eco-friendly systems which mimic the functions of natural wetland. It is low-cost alternative system for the treatment of wastewater even up to domestic level. Therefore, this study was designed ...
Adikari, A.M.J.B.; Xu, J.; Smith, E.J.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-08)
Circadian clock genes including Cryptochrome-1 are involved in the molecular mechanism of the biological clock which controls the behavioral, physiological and biochemical circadian rhythms of animals. The turkey Cryptochrome1 ...
Bandara, K.G.R.D.P.; Fonseka, Hemal H.; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D.; Abhayapala, K.M.R.D.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-08)
Although the tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) are propagated widely using seeds, propagation through stem cuttings could be a viable option to address the problems of seed propagation including genetic variations, poor ...
Kumari, K.A.S.I.; Senanayake, D.M.J.B.; Dhammika, W.A.R.; Fernando, W.M.K.; Wijerathne, W.M.S.B.K.; Dasanayake, P.J.K.; Nanayakkara, C.M.; Balasuriya, A.(Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Faculty of Agriculture, 2019-08)
Anthracnose is one of the most destructive fungal diseases in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), which affects the seed production and post-harvest quality of the product. There are no reports available on the resistance levels ...