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In vitro propagation of Aquilaria crassna Pierre

Chandrarathne, P. G. S. R.; Attanayake, A. M. C. I. M.; Weerasinghe, P. A.; Randeniya, R. M. E. M. K. (Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,, 2023)
Solid Formulation of Trichoderma virens for the Management of Banana Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum musae

Madushani, M.A.; Priyadarshani, T.D.C.; Madhushan, Madhushan; Tharaka, H.R.G; Menike, G.D.N.; Weerasinghe, P.A.; Sirisena, U.G.A.I.; Dissanayake, D.M.D. (2024)

Trichoderma spp. widely used as biocontrol agents for controlling a wide range of plant diseases. Banana anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum musae is a prominent, widely distributed postharvest disease. This study ...
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF Trichoderma virens BASED RICE SEED CAPSULE ON SELECTED RICE GROWTH PARAMETERS

Wijesundara, W.W.M.T.C.K.; Priyadarshani, T.D.C.; Karunarathna, D.D.N.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.; Benaragama, D.I.D.S.; Gunawardena, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Trichoderma virens is a bio-control agent used against phytopathogens and has a remarkable ability for plant growth promotion. Its efficacy can be affected due to several biotic and abiotic factors. Rice seed encapsulation ...
FFICACY ASSESSMENT OF Trichoderma virens BASED SOLID FORMULATION FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FUSARIUM WILT CAUSED BY Fusarium oxysporum IN COWPEA

Wijesekara, W.M.S.N.; Priyadarshani, T.D.C.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.; Weerasinghe, P.A.; Menike, G.D.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Fusarium oxysporum is an economically important phytopathogenic fungus causing Fusarium wilt in cowpea. This study was conducted to determine the practical feasibility of using a solid-based formulation of Trichoderma ...
BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS: RETAILERS’ COMPLIANCE AND ADOPTION OF PLASTIC-FREE ALTERNATIVES IN ANURADHAPURA MUNICIPALITY, SRI LANKA

Edirimanna, E.R.D.H; Karalliyadda, S.M.C.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Sri Lanka has banned single-use plastics (SUPs) to curb their adverse effects on human health and the environment. However, the response of SUP users to the ban remains unknown, posing a challenge to the effective ...
CLIMATE-SMART CROP MODELLING FOR RICE PRODUCTION IN SRI LANKA

Bandara, R.M.H.M.; Nimanthika, W.J.; Ginigaddara, G.A.S.; Navodya, H.A.H.; Adikaram, W.A.M.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

ice, a vital staple food for billions globally, faces a significant threat from climate change, impacting both crop productivity and quality. This study was conducted to predict the yield and growth changes of the six most ...
CLIMATE-INDUCED HUMAN MOBILITY: A CASE IN A CASCADED TANK VILLAGE SYSTEM WITHIN A SRI LANKAN CLIMATE CHANGE HOTSPOT

Bandara, D.W.D.C.; Bandara, A.M.K.R.; Lankapura, A.I.Y. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Climate change significantly impacts agriculture in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, mainly affecting agrarian communities, particularly in climate change hotspots. These communities are increasingly vulnerable, adopting various ...
PERCEIVED CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND RESILIENCE OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS: A STUDY IN A CLIMATE CHANGE HOTSPOT IN THE DRY ZONE OF SRI LANKA

Rathnayake, R.M.U.N.; Lankapura, A.I.Y.; Bandara, A.M.K.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

The agricultural sector in the dry zone of Sri Lanka consistently faces challenges due to climate change. Understanding and continually updating knowledge of farmers' evolving perspectives on climate change is crucial for ...
THE IMPACT OF TRADE OPENNESS AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS ON CO2 EMISSIONS: THE CASE OF SMALL AND LARGE EMITTER ECONOMIES IN SOUTH ASIA

Rathnayake, R.M.N.D.B; Dissanayake, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

This research aims to investigates the relationship between trade openness, FDI, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in South Asia, distinguishing between small and large emitter economies. Utilizing the Autoregressive ...
ANALYSING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF QUALITY SEEDS AMONG UPCOUNTRY VEGETABLE FARMERS IN SRI LANKA

Rajapaksha, P.H.B.; Weerahewa, J.; Dissanayake, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

This study examined the quality of seed accessibility among upcountry vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka. Using the agricultural development and rural livelihoods framework, it examined socioeconomic factors affecting seed ...
PROFIT EFFICIENCY IN SMALLHOLDER RAINFED PADDY FARMING: A CASE OF HORANA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT DIVISION IN KALUTARA DISTRICT

Priyabandara, W.M.J.A.; Rupasena, L.P.; Hafeel, R.F. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Abandon paddy lands is a major issue in the wet zone paddy farming. Although successive governments have taken several measures to cultivate abandoned paddy fields in the wet zone, the progress is unsatisfactory mainly ...
EFFECT OF THE AGRIBUSINESS CLUSTER APPROACH ON FARMERS’ INCOME: A CASE OF THAMBUTTEGAMA, ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT

Palihena, P.D.N.S.; Rupasena, L.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

The agribusiness cluster approach has become popular worldwide with the development of commercial agriculture as a powerful and innovative strategy for fostering economic development. Sri Lanka commenced this approach in ...
FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN CAVENDISH CULTIVATION: A CASE STUDY IN SEVANAGALA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIATE DIVISION

Maduwanthi, B.G.A.; Karalliyadda, S.M.C.B (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

The agricultural sector in Sri Lanka, a major water consumer, faces the pressing need to improve water efficiency with the global water scarcity. Despite the global shift towards micro-irrigation methods like drip and ...
CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN CASCADED TANK VILLAGE SYSTEMS: ADOPTION AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY IN THE CLIMATICALLY VULNERABLE HOTSPOT OF HOROWPATHANA

Kavinda, P.S.P.; Lankapura, A.I.Y.; Dissanayake, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Frequent and unpredictable climatic events severely impact agriculture in Sri Lanka's dry zone, necessitating the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) as a crucial strategy for adaptation and productivity enhancement. ...
ANALYSING THE EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY AND TRADE OPENNESS ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF SRI LANKA

Arachchi, Galle S.G.; Dissanayake, S.N.; Ganegama, H.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Exchange rate volatility has remained a serious issue affecting economic stability, especially in developing countries. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of exchange rate volatility on the economic growth ...
THE ROLE OF LIVELIHOOD CAPITALS IN ADOPTING CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN CASCADED TANK VILLAGE SYSTEMS OF THE CLIMATICALLY VULNERABLE HOROWPATHANA HOTSPOT

Fernando, S.; Lankapura, A.I.Y.; Bandara, A.M.K.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Climate shocks and changes in weather patterns significantly impact agricultural production in Sri Lanka's dry zone, particularly in climatically vulnerable hotspots. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is widely recognized ...
CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTION AND ENGAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL UNDERGRADUATES IN SRI LANKA

Ekanayake, J.; Lankapura, A.I.Y.; Karalliyadda, S.M.C.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Climate change is a critical global issue, with the agriculture sector particularly vulnerable. In the face of this challenge, the role of undergraduates in higher education, especially those in agricultural fields, is ...
INTRODUCING BIODEGRADABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR MILK RICE OFFERINGS IN ANURADHAPURA SACRED SITE

Wijayawardhana, H.P.S.H.; Jayaneththi, J.P.H.U.; Nayanarangani, M.D.P; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.H. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Milk rice offering is a tradition in Sri Lankan culture, particularly in religious practices at sacred sites like Anuradhapura. The traditional method of serving milk rice in clay pots (CPs) poses numerous environmental ...
ENHANCING PHOSPHORUS CONTENT IN RAJARATA COMPOST

Wickramarathne, H.G.T.L.D.; Jayaneththi, J.P.H.U.; Nayanarangani, M.D.P; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.H. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Rajarata compost, a product from Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL), is facing an issue with its low phosphorus (P) levels, despite being rich in nitrogen (N) and potassium (K). This study aimed to address the low P ...
POTENTIAL ZONES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT OF SRI LANKA USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES

Weragoda, W.R.D.A.; Nirmanee, K.G.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

Anuradhapura district is a significant region in Sri Lanka known for its historical and cultural importance. This study aimed to spatially identify the areas with greater capacity to promote tourism in Anuradhapura, Sri ...

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