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  Corm and Cormel Production Improvement of Gladiolus by Spacing and Size

  N. J. Methela, M. S. Islam

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 445-452
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  Phosphorus Mobilizing Capacity of Selected Grain Legumes Grown Under Phosphorus-Deficient Conditions

  T. G. R. M. Thennegedara, D. M. S. B. Dissanayaka

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 380-389
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  Economy-wide Impacts of Tariff Cuts and Productivity Improvements in Agriculture: A Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Analysis for Sri Lanka

  C. Swarnathilake, S. A. Weerasooriya

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 390-408
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  Evaluation of Some Potential Protocols to Extract DNA from Paddy Soil

  T. D. Ranasinghe, D. M. De Costa, R. S. Dharmakeerthi

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 409-417
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  Impacts of Water Scarcity Induced Adaptation Strategies on Livelihood and Household Food Security of Farming Community of Horivila-Palugaswewa and Sivalakulama Cascades of Sri Lanka

  M. M. G. S. Dilini, E. R. N. Gunawardena, S. Pathmarajah

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 418-425
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  An Evaluation of Semen Quality of Donor Bulls in the Central Artificial Insemination Station (CAIS), Kundasale, Sri Lanka

  W. W. Abeygunawardana, P. G. A. Pushpakumara, H. M. S. Wasana, W. M. T. D. Rathnakumara, B. Alexander

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 426-433
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  Assessing the Potential for an Improved Solid Waste Collection in Kalmunai, Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Willingness to Pay

  A. Dilsath, D. V. P. Prasada

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 434-444
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  Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Idli Batter and their Susceptibility to Antibiotics

  D. Bernard, N. Jeyagowri, T. Madhujith

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 453-461
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  Potassium Application Rates for Tomato Grown in Soilless Culture under Hot and Humid Greenhouse Conditions

  H. R. U. T. Erabadupitiya, W. A. P. Weerakkody, K. A. Nandasena

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 462-470
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  Study on Trans Fat Content of Selected Foods Commercially Available in Colombo District of Sri Lanka

  M. L. D. Wasana, A. de Silva, N. Gunawardana, D. C. K. Illeperuma, W. M. P. B. Weerasinghe, W. M. D. C. Weerathunga, S. Ekanayake, T. Madhujith

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 471-479
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  Modification of Potato Starch by Emerging Technologies

  
  

  Jhoseline S. Guillén

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 480-487
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  Comparative Advantage of Edible Oil Production in South Asia: An Assessment Using the Policy Analysis Matrix

  S. Sahibzada, D. Hemachandra, S. A. Weerasooriya, J. Weerahewa

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 488-502
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  Bioconversion of Fruit Wastes of Papaya, Watermelon, and Banana into Single Cell Protein Production

  P. Thiviya, R. Kapilan, T. Madhujith

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  01 Oct 2021

  32 ( 4 ) : 503-514
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  Energy Efficiency and Economic Analysis of an Irrigated Rice Farming System in Ampara District of Sri Lanka: An Assessment for 2018/19 Maha Season

  N. A. R. J. Perera, A. K. Karunarathna, B. F. A. Basnayake

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 256-264
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  Comparative Analysis of Sustainability in Paddy Monoculture and Paddy-Maize Rotation Farming Systems in Sri Lanka

  S. P. Dissanayake, L. H. P. Gunaratne, T. Sivanathewer, G. A. S. Ginigaddara

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 265-275
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  Application of Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) to Assess Rainfall variability in a Major Agricultural Area in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

  E. M. G. P. Hemachandra, N. D. K. Dayawansa, R. P. De Silva

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 276-286
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  Effect of Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Events on the Second Inter-monsoonal Rainfall in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

  A. B. Abeysekera, B. V. R. Punyawardena, B. Marambe, I. M. S. P. Jayawardena, T. Sivananthawerl, V. N. M. Wickramasinghe

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 287-297
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  Water Productivity in Tank Cascade Systems: A Case Study in Mahakanumulla Cascade, Sri Lanka

  S. Sirimanna, D. V. P. Prasada

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 298-306
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  Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Sustainability of Potato Production through A Real-time Digital Knowledge-based System

  M. S. A. Mohamed, D. L. Wathugala, W. A. Indika, M. K. S. Madushika

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 307-317
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  Comparison of DNA Extraction Protocols for Molecular Identification of Root Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Spp.) Using Egg Masses

  W. M. S. U. K. Wijekoon, K. M. D. W. P. Nishantha, D. M. De Costa

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 318-324
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  Growth Physiology and Crop Yields of Direct-seeded Rice under Diverse Input Systems in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

  W. M. D. M. Wickramasinghe, D. A. U. D. Devasinghe, D. M. D. Dissanayake, D. I. D. S. Benaragama, W. C. P. Egodawatta, L. D. B. Suriyagoda

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 325-337
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  Drought Analysis Using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI): A Case Study in Jaffna Peninsula in Sri Lanka

  T. Sellathurai, K. Venugoban, S. S. Sivakumar, T. Mikunthan

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 338-348
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  Sorption Isotherm Analysis of Trace Metals on a Sandy Textured Coconut Growing Soil

  M. K. F. Nadheesha, A. J. Mohotti, N. Priyantha

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 349-357
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  Effect of Ulva lactuca and Sargassum cinereum Supplemented Diets on Growth Performance of Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758) Fry in Laboratory Conditions

  K. G. A. Sudharaka, D. H. N. Munasinghe, W. A. H. P. Guruge

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 358-367
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  Functional Impairment of Bovine Spermatozoa by Fungicide Mancozeb: an in vitro Exposure Study

  C. Kodithuwakku, Y. G. M. Prasadani, M. P. B. Wijayagunawardhane, C. Rathnayake, K. F. Lee, S. P. Kodithuwakku

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  30 Jul 2021

  32 ( 3 ) : 368-379