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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
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  Impact of Biochar and Lime on Phytoavailability of Pb and Cd in a Contaminated Soil

  R. M. Boro, N. Baruah, N. Gogoi

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 125-134
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  Developing an Assessment Frame for Tea Sector Farmer Organizations Based on Opinions of Agriculture Extension Personnel

  K. G. J. P. Mahindapala, M. W. A. P. Jayathilaka, L. N. A. C. Jayawardana, T. Sivananthawerl

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 135-145
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  Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Banana and Lime Fruit Peel Extracts

  D. M. C. P. Daundasekara, R. P. N. P. Rajapaksha

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 146-154
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  Use of Weather Information by Sri Lankan Paddy Farmers: An Application of Theory of Planned Behaviour

  N. M. K. C. Premarathne, A. Senaratne, L. H. P. Gunaratne

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 155-167
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  Biochar Based Slow-Release Urea Fertilizer: Production and Assessing the Effects on Growth of Lowland Rice and Nitrogen Dynamics in an Alfisol

  M. K. N. W. Jayarathna, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. M. U. K. Rathnayaka

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 168-178
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  Characterization of Conserved Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) Germplasm for Parental Selection in Directional Breeding of Economically Important Traits

  B. Kiriwaththuduwa, A. Wijesuriya, T. D. Silva, S. W. Ranwala, W. Wijesuriya

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 179-190
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  Early Recognition of Rainfall to Plan and Manage the Cultivation: A Forecasting Model Using Artificial Neural Networks for Dompe Divisional Secretariat in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

  N. M. Hakmanage, N. V. Chandrasekara, D. D. M. Jayasundara

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 191-200
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  Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Pumpkin Seed Flour of Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata Species

  H. M. I. A. Uduwerella, P. C. Arampath, D. C. Mudannayake

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 201-211
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  Effect of In-vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion and Dialysis Process on Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity of Selected Underutilized Fruits in Sri Lanka

  H. A. C. O. Hettiarachchi, K. D. P. P. Gunathilake, S. Jayatilake

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 212-218
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  Bioactive Properties of Fish Protein Hydrolysates from Amazon Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) from the Victoria Reservoir in Sri Lanka

  S. K. D. Wijesinghe, E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne, J. K. Vidanarachchi, R. P. N. P. Rajapakse

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 219-228
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  Spatial and Temporal Changes of Homegarden Land Use as a Tree Resource Outside Forests in Upper Mahaweli Catchment of Sri Lanka: Biophysical and Socioeconomic Determinants of Major Changes

  H. M. B. S. Herath, D. K. N. G. Pushpakumara, M. Hewson, P. Wickramagamage

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 229-242
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  Occurrence of Bioactive Health Promoting Compounds in Commercial Products of Mango, Pineapple and Wood Apple in Sri Lanka

  P. C. Arampath, Matthijs Dekker, D. A. N. Dharmasena

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  01 Apr 2021

  32 ( 2 ) : 243-255
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  Response of Canopy Leaf Area Index and Architecture of Tropical Rainforests in Sri Lanka to Climatic Variation along an Altitudinal Gradient

  01 Jan 2021

  32 ( 1 ) : 1-16