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  Research Articles

  Cultivation of fruits as alternative crops in Hambantota district: potential and prospects

  D. P.   Kumarage ,  K. K. I. U.   Arunakumara

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  24 Dec 2017

  20 ( 1-2 ) : 1-10
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  Availability of major nutrients in an Ultisol in Southern Sri Lanka treated with selected organic amendments intermixed with hydrophobic organic manure

  T. D. P.   Liyanage ,  D. A. L.   Leelamanie

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  24 Dec 2017

  20 ( 1-2 ) : 11-20
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  Research Articles

  Farmers’ perception of dry season rice farming in Edu local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria

  K. F.   Omotesho ,  I.   Ogunlade ,  A. F.   Akinrinde ,  R. O.   Omotayo

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  24 Dec 2017

  20 ( 1-2 ) : 21-31
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  The relationship between rainfall characteristics and Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) cultivation in low country dry zone, Sri Lanka

  E. M.   Wimalasiri ,  M. J.   Ashfold ,  S.   Walker ,  S. P.   Nissanka ,  A. S.   Karunaratne

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  24 Dec 2017

  20 ( 1-2 ) : 32-44
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  Effect of storing time and temperature on milling quality of par-boiled and raw rice of an improved ivariety, at 362 and a traditional variety, Kuruluthuda

  M. G. G.   Awanthi ,  S. B.   Navaratne ,  B. M. S.   Jinendra ,  C. M.   Navaratne

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  30 Sep 2017

  20 ( 1-2 ) : 45-51
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  Micropropagation of Ziziphus jujube Mill. (Jujube) through shoot tip and nodal segment culture

  K. P.   Hansika ,  A. L.   Ranawake ,  R. N. I.   Perera

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  30 Sep 2017

  20 ( 1-2 ) : 52-58
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  Research Articles

  Effect of nano-calcite foliar fertilizer on growth and yield of oryza sativa variety at 362

  K. H. C. H.   Kumara ,  R. F.   Hafeel ,  D. L.   Wathugala ,  H. K. M. S.   Kumarasinghe

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  30 Sep 2017

  20 ( 1-2 ) : 59-65
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  Soil and seed treatment with Bacillus Thuringiensis and avocado (Persea Americana) seed powder against Fusarium root rot of okra

  M. I.   Godwin-Egein ,  V. C.   Okereke

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  27 Dec 2016

  19 ( 3-4 ) : 290-296
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  Effect of good governance perception towards job satisfaction: a case study of the agriculture professionals attached to the Department of Agriculture Sri Lanka

  A. L.   Sandika ,  L. P.   Rupasena ,  L. M.   Abeywickrama

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  27 Dec 2016

  19 ( 3-4 ) : 264-273
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  Vapormate® as a fumigant for the control of mealybugs in pineapple and pests of stored rice and maize

  I. K.   Warshamana ,  D. B.   Jayalatharachchi ,  P. R. A.   Wijesinghe ,  G. T. S.   Perera ,  T. N. P.   Fernando ,  S. M. A. C. U.   Senarathne ,  S. S.   Weligamage ,  H. M. R.   Bandara ,  T.   Sawaminathan ,  L.   Nugaliyadde

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  27 Dec 2016

  19 ( 3-4 ) : 274-280
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  In vitro induction of tetraploids from Exacum ritigalensis (Gentianaceae)

  P. C. D.   Perera ,  Nilanthi   Dahanayake ,  S. G. J. N.   Senanayake ,  S. A.   Krishnarajah

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  27 Dec 2016

  19 ( 3-4 ) : 281-289
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  Host-stage specific effects on the biological parameters of Xylochoris flavipes (Reuter) preyed on Cryptolestes pussilus (Schon.)

  Atul C.   Sarker ,  W.   Islam ,  Selina   Parween

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  27 Dec 2016

  19 ( 3-4 ) : 305-312
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  The effect of transglutaminase as a binding agent in mixture of meat and non-meat gels on water holding properties at different cooking conditions

  R. A. U. J.   Marapana ,  S. A.   Senanayaka ,  P. R. D.   Perera ,  Bo   Jiang

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  27 Dec 2016

  19 ( 3-4 ) : 297-304
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  Studies on the formulation and quality characteristics of value added cassava-mango composite flour biscuits

  S. E.   Nilugin ,  T.   Mahendran ,  Y.   Inthujaa

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  24 Nov 2016

  18 ( 2 ) : 58-67
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  Research Articles

  Sorghum storage and pest control among farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria

  A.   Muhammad-Lawal ,  S. A.   Salau ,  C. O.   Olawusi

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  24 Nov 2016

  18 ( 2 ) : 68-75
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  Household willingness to pay for improved solid waste management in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

  Krishnal   Thirumarpan ,  M. S. A.   Dilsath

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  24 Nov 2016

  18 ( 2 ) : 76-86
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  Conservation of crop wild relatives: a Sri Lankan experience in community participation

  M.   Wijeratne ,  K. H. K. L.   Piyasiri

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  24 Nov 2016

  18 ( 2 ) : 87-93
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  Research Articles

  In vitro shoot proliferation of rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia: Fabaceae): a potent high quality timber species

  S.   Subasinghe ,  P. S.   Warakagoda ,  W. H. T.   Abeywickrama

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  24 Nov 2016

  18 ( 2 ) : 94-101
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  Review Articles

  Effectiveness of role of local government peace and security committee (PSC) in farmer pastoralist conflict prevention in Ibadan/ Ibarapa agricultural zone of Oyo State, Nigeria

  N. S.   Sangotegbe ,  A. B.   Oguntoyinbo ,  J. O.   Oluwasusi

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  03 Nov 2016

  17 ( 3-4 ) : 95-103
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  Review Articles

  Empirical analysis of demand for apple and watermelon in Kwara State, Nigeria

  R. O.   Babatunde ,  A. H.   Adenuga ,  O. E.   Oloyede ,  T. B.   Osasona

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  03 Nov 2016

  17 ( 3-4 ) : 104-109
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  Review Articles

  Effect of benzyl Aminopurine and Kinetin hormones on vegetative and reproductive growth of two Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties (Oryza Sativa L.); suwadal and Kahata wee

  Dahanayake   Nilanthi ,  K. P. I.   Inoka ,  D. M. P.   Dissanayaka

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  03 Nov 2016

  17 ( 3-4 ) : 110-114
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  Allelopathic potential of plant residues of thirty Sri Lankan traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties on Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crusgalli)

  D. L.   Wathugala ,  A. S.   Ranagalage

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  03 Nov 2016

  17 ( 3-4 ) : 115-124
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  Review Articles

  Perceived improvement strategies for extension teaching methods among cassava farmers in Edo State, Nigeria

  J. J. K.   Okoedo-Okojie DU ,  V. E.   Ikharea

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  03 Nov 2016

  17 ( 3-4 ) : 125-134
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  Determinants of household food security of paddy farmers in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka

  Krishnal   Thirumarpan

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  03 Nov 2016

  17 ( 3-4 ) : 135-142
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  Effect of social stratification on extension-farmer contact among poultry farmers in Delta State, Nigeria

  Albert Ukaro   Ofuoku

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  03 Nov 2016

  17 ( 3-4 ) : 143-152