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HAS THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SECTOR PLAYED ITS INTENDED ROLE IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SRI LANKA? AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION

Bandara, E. G. C. D; Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K; Udugama, J. M. M; Attanayake, A. M. C. M; Edirisinghe, J. C (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2014-05)

This study examines the economic research problem of whether the food and agriculture sector of Sri Lanka has played its intended role in the process of socio-economic development. The Myint Hypothesis was used to develop ...
Women Participation in Urban Agriculture and its Influence on Family Economy - Sri Lankan Experience

Gamhewage, M. I; Sivashankar, P; Mahaliyanaarachchi, R. P; Wijeratne, A. W; Hettiarachchi, I. C (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015-09)

Urban Agriculture has an incredible ability to address various burning issues in the urban community such as poverty, malnutrition, unhygienic food stuff and food insecurity which have arisen due to the continuous increase ...
FACTORS AFFECTING THE DISCONTINUATION OF PROTECTED AGRICULTURE ENTERPRISES IN SRI LANKA

Wijerathna, Madhavi; Weerakkody, W. A. P; Kirindigoda, S (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2014-01)

This study was conducted to find out the factors causing the growers to discontinue protected vegetable production after few seasons of operation and to propose appropriate remedial measures. The investigation was done ...
Microbial Status of Fresh Cut Cooking Banana Variety Alukesel (Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana, ABB Group) as Affected by Pre-Treatments

Siriwardana, H; Abeywickrama, K; Herath, I (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2016-01)

Fresh cut (minimally processed) cooking banana variety Alukesel was subjected to different pretreatments, packed in polystyrene packages and stored at 5-7 °C for a week. Effect of several identified pre-treatments on Total ...
Irrigation and Income-Poverty Alleviation: An Assessment Study of Kampe Irrigation Dam in Kogi State, Nigeria

Gbenga, Opeyemi; Babatunde; Olanrewaju, Raphael; Adenuga; Henry, Adewale; Olagunju; Iyabo, Funke (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015-05-02)

Irrigation has been suggested to be a central key part in curbing food scarcity and alleviating poverty not only in Nigeria but also in many other developing countries. The continued dependence on rainfall in agriculture ...
EVALUATE THE SORPTION BEHAVIOR AND IDENTIFICATION OF OPTIMUM DRYING CONDITIONS OF Phylanthus ambelica (NELLI) AND Zingiber officinale (GINGER)

Wijewardane, R. M. N. A; Gunawardane, C. R; Palipane, K. B; Gunawardena, K. V. T; Samarakoon, H. C; Fernando, M. D (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2014-01)

Drying behavior and the optimum drying conditions of Phylanthus ambelica (Nelli) and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) were evaluated. Moisture sorption isotherms were determined using the static gravimetric method using ...
OPTIMIZATION OF QUALITY IN EXPORTED Polyscias balfouriana “MARGINATA” BY USING DIFFERENT SHADE LEVELS

Gunadasa, H.K.S.G; Dissanayake, P.K (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2012-05)

Foliage plant industry in Sri Lanka often has to face difficulties due to problems associated with the qualities of the final product of plant especially, pale green colour leaves and poor quality shoots, which are not ...
Mapping the Climate Suitability Using MaxEnt Modeling Approach for Ceylon Spinach (Basella alba L.) Cultivation in India

Reddy, M. T; Begum, H; Sunil, N; Pandravada, S. R; Sivaraj, N; Kumar, S (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015-05-02)

Ceylon spinach (Basella alba L.) is a traditional leafy vegetable of multiple virtues largely underutilized and underexploited in India. Currently, it is of increasing value and utilization necessitating extending its ...
EFFECT OF SEDATIVE TECHNIQUES ON PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF CALVES AT (MINOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES) L OR HERNIORRAPHY

Sarker, N.C; Hashim, M.A; Ray, B.P (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2012-05)

The effect of sedatives and analgesics on heart rate, respiration rate and rectal temperature were observed. Heart rate and respiration rate significantly (p<0.01) decreased during sedation with xylazine hydrochloride ...
Impact of Insurgence on the Agricultural Development in Nigeria

Ojogho, O; Egware, R. A. (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2016-01)

Low agricultural production and productivity in Nigeria over the years compared to leading countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brazil have been largely ascribed to low fertilizer usage, low utilization of ...
MICROSATELLITE MARKER BASED HYBRIDITY ASSESSMENT FOR SALINITY TOLERANCE IN RICE

Gimhani, D. R; Kottearachchi, N. S; Samarasinghe, W. L. G (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2014-01)

Development salinity tolerant rice varieties have been a prioritized research area in rice breeding programs in Sri Lanka. Present study was initiated with the cross of At354, a salt tolerant parent and Bg352, a salt ...
CORRELATION ANALYSIS IN DIFFERENT PLANTING DATES OF RAPESEED VARIETIES

Rameeh, V (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2012-05)

The present study was aimed at finding out the planting dates effects on yield associated traits and also determining the variations of correlations among the traits in different planting dates of rapeseed genotypes. ...
Comparison of DNA Isolation and Dominant and Co-dominant Molecular Markers to Reveal the Genetic Sex of Gallus domesticus (Domestic Chickens)

Nirmali, W.K.R; Warnakula, L; Cooray, R; Hapuarachchi, N.S; Magamage, M.P.S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

Purpose: The quality of DNA and reliability of molecular markers are crucial for the success of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based genetic sex determination. This study was aimed at investigating the optimum conditions ...
Vegetative Growth and Yield Associated Flowering Time Variation in Sri Lankan Rice “Hondarawala”

Rathnathunga, E. U. U; Senanayake, S. G. J. N; Dissanayake, N; Seneweera, S; Geekiyanage, S (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2016-01)

Breeding new varieties adaptable for changing climate is an essential need in sustainable rice production. Around 2000 Sri Lankan rice accessions at Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC), Sri Lanka have not been fully ...
Water Treatment, Preventive Measures and the Chronic Kidney Disease in the Farming Community in Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe, H. R. A. L. N; Lokuge, L. D. M. N; Edirisinghe, J. C; Bandara, L (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015-05-02)

Whilst being accountable for an increasing trend in mortality and morbidity, Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) has become a severe burden in Sri Lanka. Even though there is no sound evidence to clarify ...
CONSUMER PERCEPTIONS ON QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF LIQUID FOOD PRODUCTS: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS BASED ON URBAN HOUSEHOLDS

Silva, W. G. M; Udugama, J. M. M; Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2012-05)

This study examined empirically the urban consumer perceptions on key food quality attributes, including price, food safety, labeling and packaging for four liquid food products, namely bottled water, pasteurized milk, ...
Development and Quality Evaluation of Ready to Bake Vegetarian Cake Mix

Wijewardana, R. M. N. A; Nawarathne, S. B; Wickramasinghe, I (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2016-01)

Three different formulas of ready to bake vegetarian cake mixes were prepared and quality and storability were analyzed. Proximate composition, beta carotene, colour (Lightness, redness and yellowness) of flour mix in ...
Role of Information on Women Consumer Decision Making on Food Quality: An Analysis Based on Visual Presentation of Dairy Quality Attributes

Thilakarathne, N. T; Mudalige, U. K. Jayasinghe; Udugama, J. M. M; Edirisinghe, J. C; Herath, H. M. L. K (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015-05-02)

The purpose of this study was to examine empirically, using food safety and quality attributes presented in the Caswell’s Classification as the analytical framework, whether a consumer’s decision to purchase a food product ...
COMPETITIVENESS IN THE EXPORT DEMAND FOR NIGERIAN RUBBER

Nwachukwu, I. N; Onyenweaku, C. E; Nwaru, J. C (Sabaragamuwa university of Sri lanka, 2014-01)

The study examined the degree of competitiveness in the export demand for Nigerian rubber with focus on the Spanish Market. The study covered the periods of 1961 – 2010 and data comprised national aggregates. Two Stage ...
MOVING OUT OF CHRONIC POVERTY: COMMUNITY LEVEL STUDY ON POVERTY OVER THE TIME

Samaraweera, S. A. N. C; Abeynayake, N. R (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2012-05)

In this study poverty is measured as the low level of satisfaction of the ten basic needs and the underutilization of material and non material resources. Further this study explores the economic factors which are related ...

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