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ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING COCONUT GROWERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE STATUS OF EXISTING COCONUT INDUSTRY - A STUDY IN COCONUT TRIANGLE SRI LANKA

Anthony, C.J.M; Thivahary, G; Divyapratha, G (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Coconut is a major plantation product in Sri Lanka. Every district grows coconut, and the coconut triangle spanning the districts of Kurunegala, Puttalam, and Gampaha accounting for about 55% of the total area planted to ...
APPLICATION OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AMONG AGRIBUSINESSES IN SRI LANKA

Prasannath, Vanitha (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in Sri Lanka's economy, significantly contributing to the nation's overall economic output. Several scholarly investigations have highlighted challenges in the agricultural ...
ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT PROPAGATION METHODS AND TRELLIS SYSTEMS ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF WATER SPINACH (Ipomoea aquatica)

Wijesundara, W.D.M.S.M; Sivachandiran, S (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Ipomoea aquatica is a nutritious rich leafy vegetable It is a potential crop in alleviating malnutrition in vulnerable rural people. An experiment was carried out to assess the effects of propagation methods and supporting ...
ASSESSMENT OF WELL WATER QUALITY IN UHANA DS DIVISION OF AMPARA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA

Dilshani, W.D.R; Sugirtharan, M (2024-03-06)

Ground water is the most significant source of water in the world for use in domestic, industrial, and agricultural purpose. The physical and chemical properties of the well water at Uhana D.S Division, Ampara District, ...
BANANA FARMING – A PROFITABLE ENTERPRISE IN VALIKAMAM EAST DS DIVISION, JAFFNA

Thevasena, V; Thivahary, G (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Banana, an ancient fruit, has evolved into one of the world's most widely cultivated, traded, and consumed fruits. Its popularity is particularly noteworthy in Sri Lanka, where it is the most widely grown and consumed ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A BEVERAGE USING DATE (Phoenix dactylifera L.) SEED POWDER AS A CAFFEINE-FREE ALTERNATIVE FOR COFFEE

Jayathilaka, C.Y; Premakumar, K. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

This research explores the development and quality assessment of a beverage using date seed powder as a caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee. The production process involves the extraction of date seed powder ...
DEVELOPMENT OF IMAGE PROCESSING ALGORITHM TO DETECT CROP MATURITY OF SCOTCH BONNET PEPPER (Capsicum chinense)

Lakshitha, A.A.; Liyanage, M.R.; Samarakoon2, E.R.J. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Sri Lanka is a luxuriant tropical land with the potential for the cultivation and hence agriculture is considered as one of the best prospect sectors of the country. To maximize the yield from the crops, a proper ...
DEVELOPMENT OF NUTRITIOUS BAR ENRICHED WITH RICE FLAKES AND MORINGA LEAF POWDER

Hamsayini1, T.; Gunathilake2, Champathi; Jemziya2, M.B. Fathima (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

The present study intended to design a healthy bar enhanced with rice flakes and moringa leaf powder. Formulations were created using the ratio based on a preliminary trial of moringa leaf powder and rice flakes T1 (0:35), ...
DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC POTTING MIXTURE FOR CARROT (Daucus carota) IN PROTECTED AGRICULTURE

Ayisha, M.T.S; Dissayanaka, D.M.P.S; Thanusan, S; Vinujan1, S (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Daucus carota, commonly known as carrot, is an important vegetable crop grown and consumed in numerous countries worldwide. The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and ...
DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS OF JEEWAMIRTHA AND COMPOST ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata L.)

Jayakodi, I.G.S; Sutharsan, S; Weerasinghe, P.O.P (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is a widely cultivated legume crop in Sri Lanka as it is a popular source of protein in the local diet. Owing to the various environmental impacts and high cost of cultivation caused by synthetic ...
EFFECT OF DRIP IRRIGATION ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF YARDLONG BEAN (Vigna unguiculata) UNDER DIFFERENT MULCHING MATERIALS

Samarawickrama1, I.G.K.J.; Tharminath2, N.; Yathusa1, R.; Niroash, G.; Sugirtharan, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

This study investigates the effects of various mulching materials under drip irrigation on the growth and yield performance of yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata) cultivated under a drip irrigation system, employing a ...
EFFECT OF FISH AMINO ACID ON YIELD OF RADISH (Raphanus sativus L.)

Weerasinghe, W.G.C.D; Karunarathna, Brintha; Madhuwanthi, A.K.M.R.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is an organic fertilizer that promotes plant growth and enhances soil fertility and microbial activity. An experiment was carried out at Palachcholai, Eastern University, Sri Lanka to study the effects ...
EFFECT OF GREEN SYNTHESIZED ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING Mimosa pigra LEAF EXTRACT ON ROOT GROWTH OF TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum) SEEDLINGS

Madusanka, H.K.S; Aruggoda, A.G.B; Chathurika, J.A.S; Weerakoon, S.R (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Zinc is an essential micronutrient for plant growth however, its limited bioavailability in soil limits crop productivity. Zinc oxide nanoparticles have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional zinc fertilizers ...
EFFECT OF POTTING MEDIA FOR SPROUTING ON AIR LAYERING AND STEM CUTTING OF MORINGA (Moringa oleifera L.)

W.A.C.D. Bindusara, W.A.C.D; Samaranayake, B.N; Varnika, K; Galappaththi, G.M.A.S (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Moringa oleifera L., commonly known as Moringa or drumstick tree, is a versatile plant with a global presence. It is renowned for its exceptional nutritional value, and various value-added products derived from Moringa ...
EFFECT OF UREA AND AMMONIUM SULPHATE ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.)

Rushtha; Krishnananthy2, R; Anula, S; Geretharan1, T; Srikrishnah1, S (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop worldwide. In Sri Lanka, rice farmers occupied approximately 34 percent (0.77 million ha) of the country’s total cultivated area. Vital for its growth, rice requires ample mineral ...
EFFECT ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND SENSORY ATTRIBUTES OF STIRRED YOGHURT ADDED WITH JAMUN (Syzygium cumini) FRUIT PULP

Mithushan, P.; Liyinthan, V.; Vahaful Nisath, M. F.; Pagthinathan, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding different levels of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) fruit pulp into the stirred yoghurt as a source of antioxidants. The most suitable concentration of Jamun pulp was determined ...
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PROPORTIONS OF OYSTER SHELL POWDER ON PHOSPHORUS RETENTION IN A SANDY REGOSOL

Jayathilaka, D.D.S.N.; Premanandarajah, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Nutrient leaching is a phenomenon, where essential elements that important for the plant growth are lost from the soil with percolating water through the soil profile. Sandy regosols are characterized by inadequate water ...
EFFECTS OF JEEWAMIRTHA AND MODIFIED JEEWAMIRTHA ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF GREEN GRAM (Vigna radiata)

Imbulana, I.A.P.U; Sutharsan, S; Thenuja, M; Weerasinghe, P.O.P (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Vigna radiata, popularly known as Mung bean belongs to family Fabaceae. The excessive and unnecessary use of inorganic fertilizer in agriculture cause harmful effects to the environment and living organisms. Due these ...
EFFICACY OF SELECTED PLANT EXTRACTS ON THE CONTROL OF LEAF CURL IN CHILLI (Capsicum annuum L.)

Rajapaksha, R.A.L.B; Prasannath, K; Thibisha, R (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the economically important spice crops and is widely cultivated in Sri Lanka. Chilli leaf curl is a major viral disease that affects chilli plants and causes significant yield losses ...
ENHANCING GRILLED SPENT-HEN MEAT QUALITY THROUGH THE PINEAPPLE AND PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT IMMERSION

Vahaful Nisath, M.F.; Pagthinathan, M.; De Silva, S.T.D.; Mithushan, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)

In recent year, the demand for chicken meat is rising quickly. Spent hen meat could be used to meet consumer demand. However, spent hen meat is low in physicochemical and organoleptic properties. Therefore, the laboratory ...

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