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A STUDY ON THE IRRIGATION METHODS USED BY THE FARMERS IN KALUTHAWALAI, BATTICALOA

THAVANITHA, THARMARETNAM (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

A study was caried out to identify the irrigation methods used by farmers in Kaluthawalai village, Batticaloa. Using structured questionnaires, data on socioeconomic status of farmers and farming were collected from ...

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF GHEE BY ADDING STARTER CULTURE FOR THE SEPARATED CREAM

Jayasanka, K.S.C (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

There for food diversification for the ghee, is necessary to improve consumer preference and increased consumption of ghee. The aim of this study was to identify 'the suitable starier culture for prepare cultured ghee ...

EFFICACY OF SELECTED PLANT EXTRACTS ON THE CONTROL OF LEAF CURL IN CHILLI (Capsicum annuum)

RAJAPAKSHA, R.A.L.B. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Chilli leaf curl is a major viral disease that affects chilli plants and causes significant yield losses worldwide. Chemical pesticides have been widely used to control the disease, but their negative impact on human ...

EFFECT OF SALICYLIC ACID APPLICATION ON MANAGEMENT OF CHILLI LEAF CURL COMPLEX (Capsicum annuum L.)

YONISKA, SANTHIRAKUMAR (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is a significant cash crop in Sri Lanka, however, Chilli Leaf Curl Virus Disease (CLCVD) limits its output and productivity. Against chilli leaf curl virus vectors, several insecticides are ...

PERCEPTION, KNOWLEDGE AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF PADDY FARMERS TOWARD CLIMATE CHANGE: A STUDY IN PUTTALAM DISTRICT

DILSHANI, S.C.T (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Agriculture plays vital role in the world economy as well as the local economy. Paddy cultivation is one of the crucial components of agriculture. Due to COVID-19, there was an economic crisis in the country. The price ...

AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF IMPROVED TECHNOLOGIES AMONG SMALLHOLDER RUBBER FARMERS IN SEETHAWAKA DS DIVISION, COLOMBO DISTRICT

PANAGODA, N.H. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

A study was carried out to identify rubber farmers' awareness and adoption of improved technologies in the Seethawaka DS division, Colombo District. By following a random sampling procedure, 100 rubber farmers were ...

POTTING MEDIA AND THE PROPAGATION METHODS IMPROVE THE YIELD AND GROWTH OF Rhynchoglossum gardneri

BHAGYA, M.R. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

The Rhynchoglossum gardneriis a small genus in the family Gesneriaceae native to Sri Lanka. This is wild flora but has aesthetic foliage and flowering structure. This research study was conducted as two experiments. ...

GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF OKRA FERTILIZED WITH AZOLLA AND COW DUNG LIQUID FERTILIZER

THAMEERA, I.V.N. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

This research was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of a liquid organic fertilizer using Azolla (Azolla pinnata) and cow dung on $owth and yield of okra. The experiment was carried out during February 2023 to April ...

PROPAGATION OF LIPSTICK PLANT (Aeschynanthus radicans) FROM VEGETATIVE AND SEED IN DIFFERENT POTTING MIXTURES TO ENHANCE THE GROWTH

SAMARANAYAKA, K.G.D. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

The lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicarzs) is an ornamental flowering plant. In the local and international tropical plant markets, the species Aeschynanthus radicans has a high economic value as a flowering hanging ...

Liquid Fertilizer from Mexican Sunflower plant (Tithonia diversifolia) and Effectiveness in Amaranthus cultivation

Madhuwanthi, H.A.P. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

The research study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of liquid fertilizer prepared using Mexican sunflower plant. It is a weed plant. The experiment was carried out during January 2023 to March 2023 at the ...

ASSESSMENT OF GROUND WATER QUALITY IN KIRANKULAM AREA OF BATTICALOA, SRI LANKA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CATION CONCENTRATIONS, pH, EC, TDS, AND TURBIDITY

SANJAYAN, KANGATHARAN (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

This study intended to evaluate the suitability of groundwater for agriculture and drinking purposes in Kirankulam village of Batticaloa district. To achieve this, groundwater samples were collected from 60 sampling ...

OPTIMIZATION OF POTTING MEDIUM FOR ACCLIMATIZATION TISSUE CULTURE OF BANANA (Musa acuminata)

MALINDIKA, W.K.M. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

This experiment was conducted to optimize the potting medium and environmental conditions for acclimatization tissue cultured banana plants (Musa acuminate). This experiment was conducted in the farm area located in ...

FORMULATION OF LIQUID MEDIA TO GROW ENDOPHYTIC MICROORGANISMS TO BE USED AGAINST COMMON FOLIAR PATHOGENS OF RUBBER (Hevea brasiliensis)

VIDUSHIKA, K.A.L (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Leaf foliar pathogens have very destructive effect on rubber plant growth and yield losses. Although chemical methods have been developed to control the pathogen but they have many limitations due to health hazards and ...

A STUDY ON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITY OF CINNAMON FARMERS IN KAMBURUPITIYA DS DIVISION IN MATARA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA

THALERATHNA, D.L (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

A study on the entrepreneurial behavior of cinnamon farmers in the Kamburupitiya Divisional Secretariat division of Matara district was caried out from February to March 2023.By following a random sampling procedure, ...

EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVE MICROORGANISMS (EM) FOR GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND YIELD IN RADISH (Raphanus sativus)

KATHRIARACHCHI, D.N.T.M. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Raphanus sativus is one of the important tuber and cool-season vegetable crops in Sri Lanka. The EM used to improve growth and yield. The plot experiment was conducted to study the evaluation of effective microorganisms ...

EVALUATION OF A SURFACE STERILIZATION TECHNIQUE FOR IN-VITRO PROPAGATION OF CARDAMOM (Elettaria cardamomum)

KASTHURIRATHNA, K.T.A.M.D. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) the "queen of spices" is a universal table condiment belongs to family Zingeberaceae. It is usually cultivated through seed and vegetative means that are slow and time consuming. Tissue ...

EFFECT OF COCONUT WATER AS A NATURAL GROWTH ENHANCER ON THE SHOOT MULTIPLICATION OF IN-VITRO PROPAGATION OF TURMERIC (Curcuma domestica)

GUNATHILAKA, W.G.M.A.I. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Cell, tissue, and organ growth and multiplication on specific solid or liquid media in a sterile and controlled setting are known as plant tissue culture. For the preparation of the media used in tissue culture methods, ...

THE EFFECT OF VERMIWASH ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF LETTUCE (Lactuca sativa)

DILSHAN, A.T. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Organic farming is a cultivation technique that excludes the use of synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or synthetic substances. The study aimed to investigate the effect of vermiwash on the growth and yield ...

DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT POCEDURE FOR BREWERY SPENT YEAST SLURRY (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) AS CHEAP PROTEIN SOURCE FOR CATTLE NOURISHMENT

SACHITH MADUSHAN, WICKRAMA ARACHCHIGE (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Brewery spent yeast slurry is a nutritionally reach by product generating from brewing process and have the potential to use in animal nourishment as a cheap source of protein compare to commercial feed formulations ...

PRODUCTION OF JELLY CRYSTALS WITH THE USE OF ALOE VERA (Aloe barbadensis miller)

LAKSHIKA MADHUSHANI, W. (Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023)

This research study was conducted to produce jelly crystals with the use of aloe vera with an aims to investigate the potential of aloe vera jelly crystals as a functional food ingredient. Aloe vera is a succulent plant ...

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