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Organic Manure Amended with Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria on Soil Phosphorous Availability

Walpola, B. C; Hettiarachchi, R. H. A. N (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : Combine use of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms and organic manure has greater agronomic utility as it could improve phosphorous (P) utilization efficiency through conversion of insoluble P to accessible ...
Effect of Different Fruit Peel Powders as Natural Fertilizers on Growth of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Dayarathna, S.G.A.R.M; Karunarathna, Brintha (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2021-01)

Purpose : Fruit peels waste is one of the waste accumulate in huge quantity every day. It is a serious problem and need to be managed to make environment free from pollution. Fruit peels are very rich in macro and ...
Value Chain Actors, Farm-gate Price and Farmer Loyalty in Strategic Vertical Coordination in the Maize Out-Grower Farming in Sri Lanka

Kiriveldeniya, K. K. A; Rosairo, H. S. R (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : Maize is a popular field-crop in Sri Lankan agriculture and it is a key ingredient of animal feed. Its cultivation under out-grower farming arrangements is considered to be a win-win strategy for farmers and ...
Control of Postharvest Crown Rot Disease in Cavendish Banana with Aluminium Sulfate and Vacuum Packaging

Jayawardena, B; Kannangara, S; Abeywickrama, K; Siriwardana, H (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017-09)

Eff ect of alum in combination with vacuum packaging was investigated in controlling crown rot disease of Cavendish banana (Musa acuminata, AAA, Grande Naine cultivar) at 12-14 ºC. Twelve week mature Cavendish banana ...
Assessing Urban Consumer Intention on Purchasing of Organic Food in Sri Lanka

Wijesinghe, A.G.K; Aththanayaka, W.V.H.L (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2021-01)

Purpose : Food consumption patterns are changing as a result of prevailing health and environmental issues. Organic foods are generally believed as safer to consume, nutritious, and environmentally sound production. The ...
Perception and Practices Towards Pesticides and Associated Health Impacts Among Vegetable Farmers in Badulla

Jayasinghe, M. A. Sachintha Prasad; Thirumarpan, Krishnal (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : Pesticides continued to be a significant component in vegetable production in Sri Lanka. But human health impacts due to pesticide exposure are not well documented even though acute poisoning is a major public ...
Nutrient Accumulation, Partitioning, and Remobilization by two Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Cultivars

Laurentin, H; Rodriguez, V (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an important crop in tropical areas. Differences between potential and actual yield is caused by several causes. One is the deficiency of basic information for establishing comprehensive ...
Eff ect of Marination Method and Holding Time on Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Broiler Meat

Gamage, H.G.C.L; Mutucumarana, R.K; Andrew, M. S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017-09)

The infl uence of holding time on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of broiler meat marinated using three diff erent marination techniques was examined in this study. The experimental design was 4 x 3 ...
Involvement of Non-enzymatic Antioxidants in Circadian Rhythm Amplitudes of UV-C Resistance in Euglena gracilis Klebs

Beneragama, C.K; Goto, K; Kumara, G.D.K (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2020-09-03)

Purpose : Circadian rhythms of resistance to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation help prevent UV-induced damage during daytime hours in the photosynthetic organisms. The present study was performed to identify the primary causes ...
Providing a Model of Agritourism In Rural Development Case Study: Masal County, Guilan Province, Iran

Mahmoudi Chenari, H; Rahimipour Sheikhani Nejad, M.A; Nasiri Jan Agha, F; Jensi, Z; Kahaki, F (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2021-01)

Purpose : The main purpose of this study is to present a model of agritourism for rural development. Based on the quantitative approach and principles of sustainable tourism theory, it tries to present the optimal model ...
An Assessment of Market Landscape of Cinnamon in Sri Lanka

Hettiarachchi, I.C; De Silva, D.A.M; Esham, M; Liyanagamage, T.M; Abeysinghe, A.M.I.P; WarnakulasooriyaS, S; Harindra, W.A.M (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : The cinnamon trade is not only Sri Lanka’s oldest trade but the only trade where it holds a monopoly in the world market. Being the leading supplier of true cinnamon to the international market, Sri Lanka is ...
Technical Effi ciency of Smallholder Tea Production in South-Eastern Malawi: A Stochastic Frontier Approach

Katungwe, Fexter; Elepu, Gabriel; Dzanja, Joseph (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017-09)

Tea production contributes 8.8% of foreign exchange earnings in Malawi. A study was undertaken in South-Eastern Malawi to understand the smallholder tea production system, estimate its technical effi ciency and establish ...
Effect of Essential Oils and GRAS Compounds on Postharvest Disease Control in Mango (Mangifera indica L.cv Tom EJC)

Kalupahana, K. I. M; Kuruppu, M; Dissanayake, P. K (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : Mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. Tom EJC) has a high economic value due to its unique qualities. Postharvest diseases such as anthracnose cause considerable loss of fruits in the market. Applications of synthetic ...
Projected Food-grain Production and Yield in India: An Evidence from Statewise Panel Data Investigation during 1977-2014

Singh, Ajay Kumar; Jyoti, Bhim (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2021-01)

Purpose : This study examines the impact of climatic change on food-grain production and yield using statewise panel data during 1977-2014 in fifteen Indian states. Accordingly, it estimates the projected food-grain production ...
Importance of Underutilized Crops in Thanamalwila Divisional Secretariat Division in Monaragala District in Sri Lanka

Malkanthi, S.H.P (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017-09)

Underutilized crops serve many purposes for a household. This study was conducted to study the importance of these crops for households in Thanamalwila divisional secretariat division in Moneragala District. The purpose ...
Agronomic Characteristics and Nodules from Black Soybean Genotypes Due to Application Compost and Biochar as Sustainable Agriculture

Turmuktini, Tien; Mulyana, Dedi; Widodo, R. Wahyono; Ria, Elly Roosma; Kantikowati, Endang; Muliani, Yenny; Karuniawan, Agung; Simarmata, Tualar (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : Black soybean is a legume plant that has economic value on effective seeds and nodules, but out of the number of varieties that have been released until 2013 only 11 varieties are with agronomic height input ...
Consumer preference, antibacterial activity and genetic diversity of ginger (Zingiber offi cinale Roscoe) cultivars grown in Sri Lanka

Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S; Daundasekera, D.M.K.C; Dissanayake, D.R.R.P; De Silva, U.H.A.J; Sylvester, T.P; Sendanayake, L.R (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017-09)

Ginger is a medicinal plant and a valuable spice. The present study was conducted to assess the consumer preference, antibacterial activity and genetic diversity of local ginger in comparison to the Chinese and Rangoon ...
Biology and Feeding Preferences of Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) On Maize And Selected Vegetable Crops

Wijerathna, D.M.I.J; Ranaweera, P.H; Perera, R.N.N; Dissanayake, M.L.M.C; Kumara, J.B.D.A.P (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2021-01)

Purpose : Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) was recently reported for the first time in Sri Lanka in Oct 2018 as a new invasive pest of maize. Therefore, the objectives of ...
Evaluation of Shoot Cuttings Sources and Planting Distance to Increase the Production of G2 Potato Seed

Masnenah, Endeh; Permana, Nendah Siti; Komariah, Ai; Rahman, Ramdani Abdul; Abdullah, Rohana; Noertjahyani (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : The availability of quality potato seed is one of the limiting factors to improve the yield and quality. The aim of this research was to obtain the second generation of potato seeds (G2) with the best growth ...
Extracted Neam Leaf (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) to Control Alternaria Porri Ell. Cif. In Shallot Plants (Allium ascalonicum L.)

Muliani, Yenny; Ria, Elly Roosma; Turmuktini, Tien; Kantikowati, Endang; Wawan, S (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018-05)

Purpose : To test the effectiveness of neem leaves in suppressing the development of Alternaria porri causing purple blotch and to provide information about the use of neem leaves to control these purple blotch ...

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