Fernando, W.V.K.; Edirisinghe, E.S.C.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Dioscorea, commonly known as yam, is one of the most important staple crops in the
tropics, crucial for economic stability and food security. The Plant Genetic Resource
Centre (PGRC) in Sri Lanka has conserved 215 ...
Uduwawala, H.; De Silva, S.H.N.P.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most vital upland cereal and a cornerstone of food security
in Sri Lanka. Despite its extent of cultivation within the dry zone, a region highly
vulnerable to climate change vulnerabilities, ...
Wickma, R.A.T.; Chathurani, S.H.U.; Jayasundara, J.M.N.M.; Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Seagrasses are marine angiosperms, thriving in brackish and shallow marine waters.
This study aimed to assess the impacts of rainfall changes due to climate anomalies
and anthropogenic land use changes on the distribution, ...
Mallawaarachchi, I.S.; Nakandala, S.A.; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Piyarathne, P.N.M.S.; Udayakumari, U.N.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Seasonal floods, particularly during monsoons, present a major challenge to rubber
cultivation, a key crop in the Sri Lankan economy. This study aimed to investigate
the impact of seasonal floods on the morphological, ...
Nusra, M.R.F.; Nirmanee, K.G.S.; Duminda, D.M.S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
This study evaluated the impact of land use/land cover (LULC) changes from 2014
to 2023 on landslide occurrences in Kegalle district, Sri Lanka. Land use/land cover
distribution patterns were assessed by comparing ...
Imasha, B.V.S.; Rupasinghe, M.G.N.; Duminda, D.M.S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Phosphorus (P) is an important nutrient for the growth and development of rice. The
high cost of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP), paves the way for the use of an alternative
locally available Single Super Phosphate (SSP) ...
Perera, A.; Jayasinghe, H.; Madawala, I.; Gunatilleke, N.; Geekiyanage, N.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
The genus Mastixia of the family Nyssaceae is represented by five species in Sri
Lanka, including three endemics. M. congylos and M. nimalii are the most recent
additions to this genus which are lesser-known species. ...
Gunasekera, T.S.S.; Kumarathunge, D.P.; Geekiyanage, N.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Photosynthesis, a key process of the terrestrial carbon cycle, is crucial for predicting
ecosystem responses to climate change. Terrestrial biosphere models (TBMs)
commonly use the biochemical model of C3 photosynthesis, ...
Rathnayake, I.M.C.N.; Kumari, D.W.M.M.M.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Phthalates are one of the key contaminants that regulatory bodies of many European
Union (EU) countries monitor when controlling the food value chain to assure food
safety. This research aimed to identify potential ...
Kumari, K.G.N.H.; Getamanna, G.A.K.N.; Kumari, M.A.A.P.; Nayananjalie, W.A.D.; Adikari, A.M.J.B.; Somasiri, S.C.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Feed utilization efficiency (FUE) is a critical metric assessed through feed conversion
ratio (FCR) and residual feed intake (RFI), both essential for devising strategies to
reduce high feeding costs in the poultry ...
Perera, D.P.L.; Weerasooriya, G.V.T.V.; Amarasekara, M.G.T.S.; Kahandage, P.D.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Rice husk ash (RHA) is a silica-rich byproduct generated from burning rice husks, as
a fuel for boilers. Many countries use RHA as a soil amendment in rice cultivation
due to its positive effect on nutrient uptake, ...
Kayalvily, S.T.; Adikari, A.M.J.B.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Human-elephant Conflict (HEC) is a significant issue in the Gomarankadawala
Divisional Secretariat (DS) Division of Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka. The problem
has intensified due to human population growth and ...
Subhashinee, A.V.M.S.; Silva, T.U.K.; Ishani, P.G.N.; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Piyarathne, P.N.M.S.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
The rubber cultivations in Sri Lanka hold economic importance, yet pose challenges
during the six-year immature phase due to the absence of latex production and
underutilized land. Intercropping, particularly with ...
Wickramasingha, W.M.D.D.; Vimukthi, G.G.R.; Sirisena, U.G.A.I.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Apis cerana is one of the key species of honeybees and the only species used for
beekeeping purposes in Sri Lanka. Lack of sufficient bee colonies is a serious issue
for developing the beekeeping sector. Mass rearing ...
Karunarathne, I.M.S.S.; Jayasinghe, H.; Perera, S.A.; Madawala, M.M.G.I.N.M.B.; Weerarathna, K.T.; Fernando, N.K.; Geekiyanage, N.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
The Dipterocarpaceae family is a key component of tropical rainforests, including the
Sinharaja forest. The effects of light conditions (60%, 70%, and 80%) on seed
germination and early seedling development in 10 ...
Afrina, F.A.F.; Karunarathne, K.G.P.B.; Dissanayake, D.M.D.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
The brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stål; BPH) is a significant pest that
threatens rice production worldwide, including in the Ampara district of Sri Lanka.
Despite the introduction of resistant rice varieties, ...
Karunathilaka, R.G.D.N.; Kumara, P.G.A.L.; Piyarathne, P.N.M.S.; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
Effective propagation is crucial for sustainable coffee production where stem cuttings
offer a reliable vegetative method for multiplying high-quality plants. This study
comprised a two-factor factorial experiment ...