• Implications of Post-Harvest Losses and Acreage Response of Selected UpCountry Vegetables from Nuwara-Eliya District in Sri Lanka on Sustained Food Security 

  Dharmathilake, N.R.D.S; Rosairo, H.S.R; Ayoni, V.D.N; Herath, R.M (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Up-country vegetable sector is sensitive in achieving food security as a prominent sub sector within the Sri Lankan agriculture. But a high post-harvest loss (PHLs) along traditional supply chains and competitiveness ...
• Mitigating Global Greenhouse Gas Emission: The Role of Trees as a Clean Mechanism For CO2 Sequestration 

  Adiaha, Monday Sunday; Buba, Aisha Haruna; Tangban, Eji Ejor; Okpoho, Andy Nkweamaowo (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Globally, increase in average mean temperature of the earth has been a hindrance to humanhealth development, agricultural productivity including environmental sustainability. The situation is exacerbated by ...
• Climate Change Variability Analysis in and around Jinka, Southern Ethiopia. With Special Emphasis on Temperature and Rainfall 

  Gemeda, D. O (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-09-03)

  Purpose: Climate variability is a serious problem aff ecting the livelihoods of farmers in developing countries particularly those depend on rain fed agriculture. This study was carried out to investigate the extent of ...
• Eff ect of Nano Calcite Foliar Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa) 

  Kumara, K.H.C.H.; Wathugala, D.L; Hafeel, R.F; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-09-03)

  Purpose: Around the world nano calcite (NC) is used as an environmental friendly foliar fertilizer to enhance yield of many crops. In Sri Lankan context this fertilizer has not yet been tested for crops. Therefore, this ...
• Eff ect of Castor (Ricinus communis) Seed Oilon the Haematological Parameters of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) 

  Suleiman, B; Musa, S.P; Bashir, A.Y (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-09-03)

  Purpose: Nile tilapia is known to have a high prolifi c rate of reproduction which impacts the native aquatic bio-diversity. This phenomena and various methods of curtailing have been well studied in few selected places ...
• Effect of Seed Coating and Burkina Rock Phosphate on the Growth and Yield of Rice 

  Agyei, G.D; Afreh, D.N; Dzomeku, I.K (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-09-03)

  Purpose: Coordinated soil richness management innovation fi ts into the position of resource for poor cultivating on an Afi sol in the Guinea savannah zone of Ghana. The research was conducted to determine the eff ect ...
• X-ray Fluorescence Analysis and Consumer Preference Assessment Unveils that Sweet Potato Shoot-Tops are a Safer Alternative to Water Spinach, a Leafy Vegetable Prone to Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals 

  Ranathunga, A.P.D.T; Ranasinghe, R.D.G.A; Jayarathne, H.S.M; Thilakarathne, S.M.N.K; Karunarathne, S.I; Ranaweera, L.T; Ananda, G.K.S; Kannangara, S.K; Meepegamage, S.W; Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-09-03)

  Purpose: Water spinach (WS) (Ipomoea aquatica) is a popular leafy vegetable. However, WS is highly prone to bioaccumulation of toxic heavy metals. Sweet potato (SP) (Ipomoea batatas) is primarily a root tuber crop with ...
• 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 ...
• Risk Attitudes and Financial Profi tability of Tomato Farmers - A Study in Bangladesh 

  Mitra, S; Sharmin, S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Tomato production in the world has increased tremendously within last few decades. Nevertheless, tomato farmers are facing production, market, price and fi nancial uncertainty. Management of these risks is greatly ...
• Morphological Characterization and Molecular Identification of Stem-end Rot Associated Fungal Species Isolated from ‘Karutha Colomban’ Mango Fruits in Sri Lanka 

  Ekanayake, G; Abeywickrama, K; Daranagama, A; Kannangara, S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Stem-End Rot (SER) is one of the most frequently found mango postharvest diseases in many countries including Sri Lanka. Availability of a significantly detailed study on morphological and molecular characterization ...
• Morphological characterization of Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) Varieties 

  Kosev, V. I; Vasileva, V. M (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: The maintenance of grass pea varieties and a comparative assessment of their biological characteristics, which will serve as a basis for future breeding work is required. The purpose of the study is to assess ...
• Assessment of Samanea saman Whole Pod Extract as an Antimicrobial Agent and its Effect on Chicken Patties 

  Sam Hagan, Margaret Aba; Omojola, Andrews Babatunde; Donkoh, Armstrong (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Samanea saman whole pod (SSWP) has a potential to be used as an ingredient in broiler feed while its pod extract has antimicrobial properties. There is however, insufficient information on the use of Samanea ...
• Effect of Re-Using Vernalization Bulbs on Growth and Development of Lilies 

  Herlina, Debora; Winarto, Budi (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Selecting bulbs based on their quality as planting materials is a critical point in obtaining high qualified growth and development of lilies, however published reports in re-using bulbs on cultivation of lilies ...
• Willingness to Pay for Fruit Attributes: A Conjoint Analysis 

  Ranasingha, R.G.S.M; Edirisinghe, Jagath C; Ratnayake, R.H.M.K (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Identification of consumer preferences is important in designing products. Producers will immensely benefit by knowing them to capture the market share. In light of this, we evaluate consumers’ stated preferences ...
• Effect of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant properties of Bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) Cultivated in Jaffna District 

  Thanuja, S; Sivakanthan, S; Vasantharuba, S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) is a widely cultivated vegetable crop in Jaffna. It is well-known to possess medicinal properties, mainly because of its antioxidant properties. Changes in the antioxidant ...
• Morphological Characterization and Molecular Identification of Stem-end Rot Associated Fungal Species Isolated from ‘Karutha Colomban’ Mango Fruits in Sri Lanka 

  Ekanayake, G; Abeywickrama, K; Daranagama, A; Kannangara, S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Stem-End Rot (SER) is one of the most frequently found mango postharvest diseases in many countries including Sri Lanka. Availability of a significantly detailed study on morphological and molecular characterization ...
• Banning of Glyphosate and its Impact on Paddy Cultivation: A study in Ratnapura District in Sri Lanka 

  Malkanthi, S. H. P; Sandareka, U. G; Wijerathne, A. W; Sivashankar, P (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: It is high time to study the impacts of banning of glyphosate in paddy (rice) cultivation in the country as it is important in many aspects of the economy. The quantity of glyphosate has been in use far exceeds ...
• Some Sensory Attributes of Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Fruit as Infl uenced by Fruit Size and Harvesting Methods during Storage 

  Ahmed, Mohammed (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: A large quantity of mango fruits is lost annually in Adamawa State due to poor harvesting method, sizing, handling, packaging, transportation and storage, and therefore, amelioration becomes necessary. This ...
• The use of Microsatellite Markers in Genetic Variation Analysis of Some Introduced Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) Clones Cultivated in Ghana 

  Antwi-Wiredu, A; Amiteye, S; Asare, A. T; Kusi-Adjei, R; Diawuoh, R. G; Aryee, C. O; Klu, G. Y. P (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Genetic makers are indispensable in the genetic quantifi cation and characterization of plant species of which rubber tree is no exception. Markers have been used severally in genetic identifi cation and diversity ...
• Natural and Induced Glufosinate-resistance in selected Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties in Sri Lanka 

  Lakshika, R.A.D.D; Munasinghe, D.S.P; Weerakoon, S.R; Somaratne, S (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

  Purpose: Herbicide-resistant rice varieties in combination with post-emergent broad-spectrum herbicides improve the eff ectiveness of weed management in rice fi elds. Herbicide-resistance can be acquired naturally or ...

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