Atapattu, N.S.B.M.; Sanjeewani, K.G.S.; Senaratna, D.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-02-06)
Pouteria campechiana (Canistel) is an under-utilized tree fruit grown naturally in many tropical and sub-tropical
regions. Objective of this study was to determine the effects of dietary Canistel fruit meal (CFM) on ...
Viharnaa, S.; Thayamini, H.S.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2012-09-21)
An experiment was conducted to study the influence of cow and poultry manures on the marketable yield of okra
(Abelmoschus esculentus L) on sandy regosol. The treatments included basal applications of inorganic fertilizer ...
Swain, S.C.; Padhi, S.K.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2013-01-08)
The direct toxic effect of atmospheric pollutant such as sulphur dioxide on plants has been well documented. It is
essentially a potent phytotoxic gas and its toxicity to plant is manifested in typical chronic or acute ...
Dahanayake, N.; Yue-Sheng Yang(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2013-04-09)
Petiole explants were obtained from in vitro grown tetraploid (2 x = 44) Echinacea purpurea plantlets. Shoots were
regenerated by culturing the explants on MS basal medium containing 0.5mg/L benzyladenine (BA), 0.01mg/L ...
Swain, S.C.; Padhi, S.K.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2013-01-08)
The direct toxic effect of atmospheric pollutant such as sulphur dioxide on plants has been well documented. It is essentially a potent phytotoxic gas and its toxicity to plant is manifested in typical chronic or acute ...
Ranawake, A.L.; Nakamura, C.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2013-03-04)
Recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from a Japonica parent Hygokithanishiki (HGKN) and Indica parent
Hokuriku (HOK) were used to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) controlling cold tolerance at the seedling ...
Ratnasekera, D.(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2013-05-29)
Drought is a major threat for plant growth and productivity. Plants lose over 90% of water by transpiration
through stomatal pores. The cytosolic free Ca2+ elevated in guard cells in response to stress stimuli triggers ...
Ajieh Patrick Chuks(Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2012-06-06)
This study examined the congruency between extension professionals and farmers regarding their perceptions of
privatization and commercialization of agricultural extension services. The study was carried out in Delta ...