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A stochastic analysis of the long tern rainfall of Batticaloa in relation to crop-climatic patterns

C. Elankumaran (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003)

Long term monthly rainfall records (1870-1985) was subjected to statistical analysis known as 'Markov Chain Modelling'. This work in the field of 'Stochastic Analysis' proved to be a very valuable technique in Agricultural ...
Collision handling of Polyhedral Objects-A survey

S.Kanaganathan (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003)

A survey of collision detection and collision response algorithms in Virtual Reality environment is given. Data structure to represent objects in Virtual Reality environment are also discussed. A parallel implementation ...
Willingness of Sri Lankan farmers to pay for a scheme to conserve elephants: Exploratory study

Ranjith Bandara, Clem Tisdell (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003)

This paper explores the feasibility of adopting an integrated economic approach to raise farmers' tolerance of the presence of elephants on their farming lands. Responses to this approach were sought from a sample of 350 ...
Anti microbial properties of Lantana camara leaves

S.Rajadurai, S.Kanagasingam (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003)

Lantana camarai is a perennial weed belongs to the family Verbenaceae, Antimicrobial properties of the leaf of Lantana camara were studied in the laboratory. The results show that the di-ether extract of Lantana camara ...
Effect of burial depth and cultural practices on nutlets emergence and viability of cyperus Rotundus L. under up land conditions in the dry zone, Sri Lanka

S. Rajadurai (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003)

Cyperus rotundus known a,s purple nutsedge is identified as one of the problem weeds. The underground nutlets in the soil bank are the propagules. Vigorous nutlets are capable of emerging from deep soil profile of 30 cm. ...
The range of steroidal saponins of palmyrah flour: could they contribute to toxic effect on consumers

Nadi T.Wickramasekara, E.R.Jansz (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003)

The shoot flour (Odiyal) of the Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer) is a starchy staple in the North of Sri Lanka, despite showing evidence of bioactivity and toxicity in animal and in-vitro studies. It appeared possible ...
Ranging pattern, feeding and time budget of langurs (semnopithecus entellus) in a recently established home range at Eastern University Campus, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Riyas Ahamed, Meena Dharmaaretnam (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003)

Ranging pattern, feeding activity and time budget were studied in a troop of langurs in the Eastern University campus. Locations, feeding preference and activities of members of the troop were recorded for a period of five ...

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