Articles

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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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  Research Articles

  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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  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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  Review Articles

  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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  Review Articles

  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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  Review Articles

  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