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Assessment of Agricultural Extension Students’ Interest in Providing Private Extension Services in Nigeria

Adesoji, S.A; Famakinwa, M; Eghosa, A.E (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

Purpose: Agricultural extension graduates do not get jobs and farmers are not getting agricultural extension services, and therefore, both the farmers and agricultural graduates do not receive benefi ts. The study assessed ...
Eff ects of Diff erent Floor Systems and the Bird’s Age on Body Weight Gain and Feather Score of Broiler Breeder Hens

Sewwandi, P.V.D; Mutucumarana, R.K; Iddamalgoda, A (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

Purpose: Feathers are known to play a signifi cant role in thermoregulation and provide a physical protection to the birds. Presence or absence of a good feather cover therefore, directly infl uences on a bird’s performance. ...
Physiological Characterization and Genetic Diversity Assessment of the Rhizobial Populations Inhabiting Gliricidia sepium in selected Locations of Ampara District, Sri Lanka

Nawanjana, P.W.I; Rajapakse, Sanath (Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019-01-01)

Purpose: Gliricidia sepium is a wide spread multipurpose legume plant which is effective in nitrogen fixation and host to many Rhizobial strains. However, few studies have been carried out to identify and characterize ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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