Abstract Excess amounts of soluble oxalate and nitrate cause poisonous effects on ruminants, fed mainly on forages. Oxalate and nitrate accumulation in forages depend on many factors such as soil, climate, agronomy and ...

Maize is the second most important cereal crop grown in Sri Lanka. lt needs high amount of nitrogen and potassium for better growth and yield. However, Non-Calcic Brown (NCB) soil is poor in exchangeable potassium. ...

Abstract: Telomerase is a specialized ribonucleoprotein enzyme complex that adds telomere repeats (5’-TTAGGG-3’) to the end of chromosomes. Mutations in telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) gene leads malfunction of ...

Abstract Integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers can improve the crop productivity and sustain soil health and fertility. This study evaluated the impact of a rice straw mulch (4t /ha rate) on soil nutrient status ...

Abstract: The Accelerated Mahaweli Development Project is the largest multi-purpose river basin development project ever implemented in Sri Lanka. The Upper Mahaweli Catchment Area (UMCA) covers 3118km2 of the mid and ...

Abstract Development communication is a method of communication which strengthens the development process. However, achievement of the desired objectives depends on the investigation of the practical capabilities and ...