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  • Bovine Gastrointestinal Parasitism with Special Emphasis on Cryptosporidiosis in Badulla District 
    Fernando, T.S.R.; Bulumulla, B.A.I.K.; Wijesundara, R.R.M.K.K.; Samarakoon, S.J.M.R.R.; Rajapaksha, R.P.V.J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    Due to the negative impact of subclinical parasitic infections on production; control of gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism in cattle is becoming an important management practice. Cryptosporidiosis is a zoonotic disease ...
  • Impact of gamma irradiation on microbiological and physical properties of butterfly pea tea (Clitoria ternatea) 
    Maneesha, S.H.P.K.; Ranasinghe, R.D.R.; Madurakanthi, A.A.G.; Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    Butterfly pea flower tea is a caffeine-free herbal fusion made from flowers of the Clitoria ternatea plant and is rich in antioxidants. It is difficult to clean large quantities before processing as butterfly pea tea ...
  • Effect of Parboiling, Heat treatment and Packaging on Rancidity development in Rice Bran 
    Weerathilake, W.A.D.V.; Ranawana, S.S.E.; Abeynayake, N.R.; Perera, A.N.F. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-01-29)
    Rice bran is an important ingredient in animal feeds. The action of lipases results in the release of free fatty acids (FFA) leading to rancidity which commences soon after milling. A study was carried out to assess the ...
  • Impact of gamma irradiation on microbiological and physical properties of butterfly pea tea (Clitoria ternatea) 
    Maneesha, S.H.P.K.; Ranasinghe, R.D.R.; Madurakanthi, A.A.G.; Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    Butterfly pea flower tea is a caffeine-free herbal fusion made from flowers of the Clitoria ternatea plant and is rich in antioxidants. It is difficult to clean large quantities before processing as butterfly pea tea ...
  • Morphological Changes of the Spermatozoa at Different Regions of the Epididymis of the Indigenous Bulls of Sri Lanka 
    Piratheepan, S.; Munasinghe, D.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    The spermatozoa maturation in the epididymis leads to functional and morphological changes of spermatozoa. Therefore the objective of this study is to assess the morphological changes of the spermatozoa at different ...
  • Agriculture 5.0: Smart Agriculture, AI, Iot, Society 5.0, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, Digital Twins, Robotics, Drones and Immersive Reality 
    Kaklauskas, A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    Agriculture is transforming due to Agriculture 5.0, including smart agriculture, AI, IoT, Society 5.0, big data analytics, blockchain, digital twins, robotics, drones and immersive reality, and digitally delivered ...
  • Estimation of Emission of Green House Gases by Ruminant Livestock in Sri Lanka 
    Perera, A.N.F.; Rajapakse, R.A.B.Y.; Jaysinghe, N.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    The role of greenhouse gases (GHG) and their contribution to climate change has been subject of many studies in the past two decades. In the agriculture sector ruminant livestock plays a dominant role in the emission of ...
  • Marine Algal Farming and its Commercial Importance-An Overview 
    Seenivasan, R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    Marine Algae are primitive type of plants lacking true roots, stems and leaves. Most Marine Algae belong to one of three divisions the Chlorophyta (green algae), the Phaeophyta (brown algae) and the Rhodophyta (red algae). ...
  • Youth involvement in agriculture employment in Sri Lanka 
    Swarnamali, K.D.C.M.; Thibbotuwawa, M.; Dharmadasa, R.A.P.I.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    Though the youth is an important resource for economic development, yet their participation in agriculture is very low in globally. Sri Lankan youths are stepping down from agriculture. As a developing country, Sri ...
  • Value Addition to Mesta Fibres Through Wet Processing 
    Dhanalaxmi, R.K.; Vastrad, J.V.; Pujari, M.; Babalad, H.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    Mesta variety AS73 CP 560 grown in Institute of Organic Farming, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was selected for the study. Fibres were extracted from stalks harvested at two different stages of plant growth ...
  • Influence of entrepreneur traits of owner-manager on the growth of plant nursery agribusiness: A case study in Ampara, Sri Lanka 
    Wakkumburage, T.; Edirisinghe, M.; Wanigasinghe, U.; Wijesooriya, S.; Suraweera, T.; Wickramaarachchi, C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    The entrepreneurial success is influenced by diverse factors which are equally important to investigate. Previous studies confirmed that entrepreneur characteristics (personal traits) are vital for becoming a successful ...
  • Utilization of Mesta Fibres for Textile Application 
    Vastrad, J.V.; Dhanalaxmi, R.K.; Mahaleand, G.; Sannapapamma, K.J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    Mesta plant grown in Institute of Organic Farming, UAS, Dharwad was harvested and extracted for assessment of quality parameters viz., length, fineness, strength and elongation. Spinnability of the fibres in different ...
  • Improved Technologies for Enhancing Work Performance of Women in Agriculture 
    Hasalkar, S.; Chitagubbi, G.; Huilgol, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    Women are involved both in production as well as processing activities in agriculture. They continue to perform various farm operations using traditional tools and equipment, which cause lot of drudgery. Appropriate ...
  • Socio Economic Status of Smallholder Farmers Market Participation Decision in Anuradhapura District, dry zone of Sri Lanka 
    Chandrasekara, C.M.U.T.; Umashankar, K.; Munaweera, T.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    The emergence of supermarkets and rural development has had a significant economic impact on agriculture, particularly for smallholders. However, supplying high-quality fruits and vegetables to supermarkets presents ...
  • Varietal Evaluation of Tomato Varieties under Protected Environment and Organic Conditions in Summer Season in Martfeld, Germany 
    Jayasinghe, W.H.; Wickramasinghe, I.P.; Evers, W. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) is one of the major commercial vegetable crops widely grown in Germany. To date, there are only few varieties that were specifically bred for low-input systems in developed countries. ...
  • Natural Dyes for Silk Fabric 
    Byadgi, S.A.; Mahale, G.; Kotur, R.; Vastrad, J.V. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    Dyeing is usually among the last processes of the long time of manufacturing operations that leads to an end product that can make or mark the aesthetic appeal of the fabrics. The environment - friendly vegetable dyes ...
  • Organic Dyes for Cotton Fabrics 
    Kotur, R.; Mahale, G.; Byadgi, S.A.; Vastrad, J.V. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    The revival of the use of natural dyes worldwide is primarily due to the increasing environmental consciousness. Their nontoxic, biodegradable properties are making them exceedingly popular. Environment protection and ...
  • Impact of the current crisis in Sri Lanka towards paddy cultivation: Perspective of farmers 
    Rathnayake, R.B.P.M.; Jayasinghe, R.P.C.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    Rice is not only a staple food in Sri Lanka but a part of the main livelihood of the majority in rural areas in the country. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in contributing to the national Gross Domestic Production ...
  • Evaluation of Leachate Quality of Anaerobic Compost Digester Treated with Distillery Spent Wash 
    Anitha, T.M.; Thushyanthy, M.; Prabhaharan, M.; Alvappillai, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)
    In Jaffna peninsula, huge amount of Palmyra (Borassus flabellifer) sap is produced seasonally and excess amount of sap is distilled through distillation process where ethanol distillery produces around 20 L of toddy ...
  • Potentials to implementation of Agro-Tourism Businesses as a new concept of Sri Lankan Economy 
    Hapuarachchchi, D.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018-05-18)
    Sri Lanka's economy has long been anchored by its agrarian sector, which serves as a key driver of growth. Additionally, the country's tourism industry has emerged as a significant contributor to its GDP. The convergence ...

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