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Trace elements in commercially available Triple Super Phosphate Fertilizers in Sri Lanka

De Silva, A.G.S.D.; Abeysingha, N.S.; Duminda, D.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019-12)

This study tested the trace elements in commonly used Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertilizers in Sri Lanka. TSP samples collected from two Fertilizer Companies (A and B) were used. Six replicates of each company fertilizers ...
Cadmium Tolerance of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.): Effects on Plant Growth and Physiology

Wijayawardhana, D.; Herath, V.; Weerasinghe, P.A. (Faculty of Agriculture - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019-12)

The effects of cadmium (Cd) toxicity on plant growth and physiology were investigated in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in sand medium. Suwandel and Bg300 rice varieties were evaluated against 0, 0.5 and 3 mg kg-1 Cd levels ...
An Economic Analysis on Production and Marketing of Rapeseed in Kailali, Nepal

Pokharel, Sujan; Poudel, Kabita; Suraj, K.C.; Adhikari, Sabuj; Giri, Kushal; Shriwastav, C.P. (Faculty of Agriculture - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019-12)

A study was conducted in 2019 to analyze the economics of production and marketing of rapeseed in Kailali district of Nepal. This study used 127 rapeseed farmers which were selected by simple random sampling technique to ...
Discrimination of the Species and Toxic Heavy Metal Contents of Alternanthera Sessilis (Sessile Joyweed), A. Philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) and Other Related Alternanthera Species

Ranaweera, L.T.; Jayarathne, H.S.M.; Gayathree, T.H.I.; Karunarathne, S.I.; Kannangara, S.K.; Ananda, G.K.S.; Ranasinghe, R.D.G.A.; Weebadde, C.K.; Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (Faculty of Agriculture - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019-12)

Alternanthera sessilis [sessile joyweed (SJ)] is a staple leafy vegetable in Sri Lanka. However, A. philoxeroides [alligator weed (AW)] often gets mixed up with SJ due to the similar appearance. Alligator weed is an invasive ...
Sweet Potato Cultivar with Characteristic Acid-Green Foliage as an Alternative Leafy Vegetable to Water Spinach Grown in Polluted Habitats

Ranasinghe, R.D.G.A.; Ranathunga, A.P.D.T.; Ranaweera, L.T.; Meepegamage, S.W.; Wijesundara, W.W.M.U.K.; Thilakarathne, S.M.N.K.; Weebadde, C.K.; Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (Faculty of Agriculture - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019-12)

Water spinach (WS) is a leafy vegetable that accumulates toxic elements when grown in polluted habitats. Unfortunately, WS sold in the Sri Lankan local market, mainly comes from polluted sites. The fast-growing cultivar, ...
Application of Phytoremediation Techniques to Treat Reverse Osmosis Concentrate using Wetlands

Yapa, Y.M.N.C.; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.H.; Nirmanee, K.G.S. (Faculty of Agriculture - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019-12)

Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants have been introduced by many organizations to Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) affected areas as an effective drinking water treatment method. The liquid byproduct of RO system ...
Use of Milk Protein Isolate to Improve the Textural Properties of Curd

Kumari, G.W.S.N.; Jayasumana, M.T.L.K.; Edirisinghe, M.P.; Weerasingha, W.V.V.R. (Faculty of Agriculture - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019-12)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Milk Protein Isolate (MPI) on the textural properties of curd. Four different incorporation levels of MPI as 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% were compared with control having ...

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