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  Equilibrium relations in the coconut sector: an analysis of fresh nut, oil and desiccated coconut market in Sri Lanka for the period 1956-2017

  M. G. D. Abeysekara, D. V. P. Prasada, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 1-12
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  Impact of agricultural land use on soil organic carbon sequestration at sub-catchment scale

  D. D. A. E. Hemamali, U. W. A. Vitharana, B. L. W. K. Balasooriya, C. P. Attanayake, W. S. Dandeniya, S. I. Nimanthi

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 13-20
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  Sustenance of Seed Germination Potential of Two Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Varieties under Different Environmental Conditions in Sri Lanka

  R. A. I. S. Ariyarathna, S. L. Weerasena, C. K. Beneragama

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 21-30
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  Mass Rearing of Mealybug Predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on two Mealybug Species, Planococcus minor and Pseudococcus viburni

  D. U. M. Gunawardana, K. S. Hemachandra

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 31-41
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  Role and capacity of tea societies in the smallholding sector in Sri Lanka: an assessment based on the perceptions of extension officers

  K. G. J. P. Mahindapala, M. W. A. P. Jayathilaka, L. N. A. C. Jayawardane, K. P. P. Kopiyawattage, M. P. M. De Mel

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 43-55
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  Morphometric and molecular characterization of isolates of the root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus loosi infecting Tea in Sri Lanka

  P. G. D. S. Amarasena, K. M. Mohotti, D. M. De Costa, J. Fosu-Nyarko

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 57-71
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  Effect of the epicuticular wax level of leaf lamina on the behaviour of leaf hopper Deltocephalus menoni (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae); A vector of sugarcane white leaf disease

  K. M. G. Chanchala, V. K. A. S. M. Wanasinghe, K. S. Hemachandra, L. Nugaliyadde, W. R. G. Witharama

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 73-85
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  Response of tree community composition, plant diversity and aboveground tree biomass in tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka to variation in altitude

  H. K. N. Sanjeewani, D. P. Samarasinghe, H. D. Jayasinghe, P. H. Gardiyawasam, W. M. P. S. B. Wahala, W. M. G. A. S. T. B. Wijetunga, K. D. B. Ukuwela, P. Gomes, W. A. J. M. De Costa

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 87-101
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  Relationship between management practices and calf welfare in mid- country dairy farms in Sri Lanka

  W. P. C. G. Weerasinghe, E. Rajapaksha, W. W. D. A. Gunawardena, T. S. Samarakone

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  01 Jan 2020

  31 ( 1 ) : 103-113
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  Diversity analysis of Selected Solanum species in Sri Lanka using molecular and morphological descriptors

  R. M. N. Dissanayake, N. D. U. S. Nakandala, P. W. I. Nawanjana, R. M. S. K. Rathnayake, H. M. T. N. Senavirathna, R. W. K. M. Senevirathne, W. M. D. A. Wijesundara, L. T. Ranaweera, O. W. S. H. Ariyathilaka, C. K. Weebadde, S. D. S. S. Sooriyapathirana

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 1–22
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  Morphological variation of bael fruits (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa) among five accessions in three different agro-ecological regions of Sri Lanka

  C. K. Pathirana, J. G. K. L. Gamlath, K. W. Ketipearachchi, P. M. C. K. Bandaranayake, W. M. T. Madhujith, J. P. Eeswara

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 23–33
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  Biomass assessment of floating aquatic plant Eichhornia crassipes - a study in Batticaloa Lagoon, Sri Lanka using sentinel 2A satellite images

  P. J. E. Delina, N. D. K. Dayawansa, R. P. De Silva

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 35–49
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  Characterization of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) cultivars in Sri Lanka using morphological, molecular and organoleptic parameters

  U. H. K. Dissanayake, R. W. K. M. Senevirathna, L. T. Ranaweera, W. W. M. U. K. Wijesundara, H. S. M. Jayarathne, C. K. Weebadde, S. D. S. S. Sooriyapathirana

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 51–70
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  Influence of users’ technology readiness on the perceived value of mobile phone enabled internet services

  A. M. A. S. M. Bandara, L. N. A. C. Jayawardena

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 71–80
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  Analysis of Forest Cover Loss in Wilpattu forest complex: a remotely sensed change detection and fragmentation analysis

  B. E. S. Bandara, R. P. De Silva, N. D. K. Dayawansa

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 81–92
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  Development of a mathematical procedure for controlling air flow rate in tea withering

  W. M. S. Weerawardena, K. S. P. Amarathunga, W. S. Botheju

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 93–103
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  Effect of selected microenvironmental factors on colony growth and cross infectional ability of fungal pathogens causing root rot disease of jak (Artocarpus heterophillus)

  M. Kuruppu, D. M. De Costa, T. H. P. S. Fernando

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 105–116
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  Short Communications

  Degradation of unplasticised poly vinyl chloride based engineering products upon exposure to ultra violet radiation

  K. G. Alahapperuma, A. M. P. B. Samarasekara

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 117–123
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  Harvest maturity affects postharvest quality of lime fruits (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle)

  S. D. Samaradiwakara, W. A. H. Champa, J. P. Eeswara

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 125–131
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  Do price subsidies lead to over application of fertilizers? an analysis of Kethata-Aruna Program of Sri Lanka

  H. Kanthilanka, J. Weerahewa

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 133–142
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  Development and evaluation of a booklet on dietary guidelines and menus for pregnant women in Sri Lanka

  A. M. N. T. Adikari, R. Sivakanesan, D. G. N. G. Wijesinghe, C. Liyanage

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 143–151
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  Comparative analysis of leaf vein density in Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties

  I. K. Edirisingha, E. M. T. P. Ekanayaka, D. V. Jayatilake, H. M. V. G. Herath

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  07 Nov 2019

  30 ( 4 ) : 153–161
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  Antioxidant potential of selected underutilized fruit crop species grown in Sri Lanka

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  06 Nov 2019

  30 ( 3 ) : 1-12
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  Millet phenolics as natural antioxidants in food model systems and human LDL/VLDL cholesterol in vitro

  06 Nov 2019

  30 ( 3 ) : 13-26
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  Preliminary evaluation of probiotic potential of yeasts isolated from bovine milk and curd of Sri Lanka

  06 Nov 2019

  30 ( 3 ) : 27-41