Diversity and Evaluation of Animal Genetic Resources

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Flock Composition and Pattern of Entry and Exit of Village Chickens in Punjab (Pakistan)

S.Sadef, M.S. Khan, M.S. Rehman, M.N.M. Ibrahim and A.M. Okeyo

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Willingness to Pay for Chicks of Different Indigenous Chicken Types An Application of Experimental Auctions

M.N.D.F. Abeykoon, J. Weerahewa, P. Weligamage and G.L.L.P Silva

Mitochondrial DNA variation in indigenous sheep (Ovis aries) breeds of Nepal

N.A. Gorkhali, J.L. Han and Y.H. Ma

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Genetic Diversity and Relationship of Indonesian Indigenous Chickens Inferred from Microsatellite DNA Markers

H. Ashari, S. Sulandari, M.S.A. Zein  and J.L. Han

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Effect of Breeding Strategies to Increase Productivity of Indigenous Chicken in-situ in Bangladesh

F. Islam, S.C. Sarker, M.N.M. Ibrahim, A.M. Okeyo, H. Jianlin, M.A.Hoque andA.K.F.H. Bhuiyan

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Characteristics of appearances, productive ability of F1 (Jungle fowl male x Fayoumi chicken female)

and F1 (Jungle fowl male x H’mong chicken female) raising at National Institute of Animal Sciences Viet Nam

N.T.H. Hanh, L.T. Thuy, Han Jialin, M.N.M. Ibrahim and A.M. Okeyo

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Antioxidant Potential of Rice Bran Oil Prepared from Red and White Rice

Dilini Bopitiya and W.M.T. Madhujith

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Study on Isolation of Potentially Probiotic Lactobacillus species from Fermented Rice

N. Jeygowri, N. Parahitiyawa, S. Jeyatilake, S. Ranadheera and W.M.T. Madhujith

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Effect of Boiling on the Antioxidant Capacity of Dioscorea alata (Raja Ala) Grown in Sri Lanka

Ranithri Abeynayake  and R. Sivakanesan

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Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic Content of Different Skin Coloured Brinjal (Solanum Melongena)

K.M. Somawathi, V. Rizliya, D.G.N.G. Wijesinghe and W.M.T. Madhujith

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Brassinosteroids Improve Quality of Table Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Flame Seedless

W.A. Harindra Champa, M.I.S. Gill, B.V.C. Mahajan, N.K. Arora and Seema Bedi

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Nutritive Quality of Thampala (Amaranthus spp.) as a Forage Crop in Sri Lanka

I.K. Leukebandara, S. Premaratne and B.L. Peris

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Effects of the Level of Dietary Rice Bran with or without Phytase, on Performance and Egg

Parameters of Japanese quail

H.M.W.N. Abeyrathna, N.S.B.M. Atapattu and W.W.D.A. Gunawardane

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Water Resources Management

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Reduction in color of wastewater from textile industry using biosorbents: Woody saw dusts

A.I. Hettige and M.I.M. Mowjood

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Morphometric Analysis of the Gal Oya River Basin Using Spatial Data Derived from GIS

N.S. Withanage, N.D.K. Dayawansa and R.P. De Silva

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Comparative Performance Assessment of Major Irrigation Systems in Upper Deduru Oya Basin

W.A.S. Lakmali, E.R.N. Gunawardena and N.D.K. Dayawansa

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Modelling the Impact of Changes in Rainfall Distribution on the Irrigation Water Requirement

and Yield of Short and Medium Duration Rice Varieties Using APSIM During Maha Season

in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

R.P.R.K. Amarasingha, L.D.B. Suriyagoda, B. Marambe, L.W. Galagedara, G.L.L.P Silva,R.

Punyawardena, R. Wijekoon, U. Nidumolu, and M. Howden

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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

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An efficient protocol for isolation of functional RNA from peel tissue of different

banana (Musa spp.) cultivars for gene expression studies on anthracnose development

U.M. Aruna Kumara and Devika M.De Costa

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Evaluation of DNA Markers Linked to Blast Resistance Genes, Pikh, Pit (p), and Pita,

for Parental Selection in Sri Lankan Rice Breeding

W.A.D. Jayawardana, G.A.U. Jayasekera, R.L.C. Wijesundera, D.M.N. Dissanayake,

S.D.S.S. Sooriyapathirana, C.K. Weebadde, K.L.N.S. Perera, K.R.D Gunapala and

P. Hettige

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Genetic Diversity of the Sri Lanka Yellow Dwarf Coconut Form as Revealed by Microsatellite Markers

L.C.J. Kamaral, S.A.C.N. Perera, K.L.N.S. Perera and P.N. Dassanayaka

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Validation of Molecular Markers for the Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Amylose Content and Gel

Consistency among Representative Rice Varieties in Sri Lanka

H.K.D.H. Fernando, T.J.C. Kajenthini, S.P. Rebeira, T.C. Bamunuarachchige and  H.A.M. Wickramasinghe

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Biosystems Engineering & Remote Sensing

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Estimation of Above Ground Biomass in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka Using Optical,

Thermal and RADAR Remote Sensing Data

A.R. Gunawardena, S.P. Nissanka, N.D.K. Dayawansa and T.T. Fernando

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Seasonal Changes in Home Range and Habitat Use of Elephants in Southern and North Central

Provinces of Sri Lanka

M.S.L.R.P. Marasinghe, N.D.K. Dayawansa and Ranjith Premalal De Silva

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Milling Recovery and Quality of Combine Harvested Paddy A Case Study in Batticaloa and

Ampara Districts

R. Bawatharani, D.N. Jayatissa, D.A.N. Dharmasena and M.H.M.A. Bandara

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Vibration Simulation Testing of Banana Bulk Transport Packaging Systems

W.M.C.B. Wasala, D.A.N. Dharmasena, T.M.R. Dissanayake and B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne

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Analysis of the Shape of Feed Speed and Cutting Speed of Korean and Japanese Combines

with High-Speed Camera

Min Ho Lee, Byung Ok Jin, Tae Jong Park, Chi Ho Kim, Min Ho Heo and Hyeon Tae Kim

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Agronomy and Plant Breeding

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Effect of Root or Foliar Application of Soluble Silicon on Plant Growth, Fruit Quality and

Anthracnose Development of Capsicum

H.A.R.K. Jayawardana, H.L D. Weerahewa and M.D.J.S. Saparamadu

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Morphological variation in selected sri lankan rice (oryza sativa l.) Accessions in relation to

the vegetative parameters

H.C.D. Wijayawardhana, H.M.V.G. Herath, P.A. Weerasinghe and H.M.D.A.K. Herath

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Performance of Pedigree, Modified Bulk and Single Seed Descent Breeding Methods in F4,

F5 and F6 Generations in Cowpea(Vigna unguiculata (L). Walp) Improvement

M.C. Millawithanachchi, V.A.Sumanasinghe, A.P. Bentota and S. de Z. Abeysiriwardena

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Ammonia Volatilization from Frequently Applied Fertilizers for the Low-Country Tea Growing

Soils of Sri Lanka

L.R.M.C. Liyanage, A.N. Jayakody and G.P. Gunaratne

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Variability of some Important Soil Chemical Properties of Rainfed Low Land Paddy Fields and

its Effect on Land Suitability for Rice Cultivation

W.M.U.K. Rathnayake, R.P. De Silva and N.D.K. Dayawansa

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Plant Protection

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Evaluation of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) as a potential biocontrol agent S.A.A. Singhamuni, M.I.U.F Jayasuriya, K.S Hemachandra and U.G.A.I Sirisena

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Isolation of Bacteriophages and Determination of Their Efficiency in Controlling Ralstonia solanacearum Causing Bacterial Wilt of Tomato

M.D. Kalpage and D.M. De Costa

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A Comparison on Termite Assemblages in Plantations and Semi-evergreen Forest –A Case Study from North Wayanad, Kerala, India

K.V. Bhavana, Amina Poovoli and K. Rajmohana

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Scanning Electron Microscopy of Six Selected Mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Species of Sri Lanka

U.G.A.I. Sirisena, G.W. Watson, K.S. Hemachandra, Obediah Sage and H.N.P. Wijayagunasekara

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Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja  (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae): A potential biocontrol

agent of rice leaf folder

M.C.D. Perera, K.S. Hemachandra and U.G.A.I. Sirisena

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Statistics and Economics

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Equal-Weighted Information Criterion for Model Selection In Univariate Time Series Analysis

Sampson Ankrah, B.L. Peiris and R.O. Thattil

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Weighted Ranking Procedure for Combining Univariate Time Series Models

Sampson Ankrah, B.L. Peiris and R.O. Thattil

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An Evaluation of Maize Contract Farming System in Sri Lanka: Adoption, Problems, and Future Prospects

P.A. Jayamini Champika and L.M Abeywickrama

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Effects of Regionalism on South Asian Trade: A Gravity Model Analysis

Pradeepa Dembatapitiya and Jeevika Weerahewa

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Improvement and Management of Animal Genetic Resources

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Changes in the Serum Enzyme Levels and Liver Lesions of Broiler Birds Reared Under

Different Management Conditions

S.S.H.M.M.L. Senanayake, J.G.S. Ranasinghe, R. Waduge, K. Nizanantha and  P.A.B.D. Alexander

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Fertility and Hatchability of Eggs and Growth Performance of Mini-Incubator Hatched Indigenous Chicken in Rural Areas of Bangladesh

N.H. Desha, F. Islam, M.N.M. Ibrahim, M. Okeyo, H. Jianlin and A.K.F.H. Bhuiyan

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Ex situ Improvement of Indigenous Chicken in Bangladesh

S. Faruque, M.N. Islam and A.K.F.H. Bhuiyan

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Comparative Study on Morphological and Morphometric Features of Village Chicken  in Sri Lanka

R.P. Liyanage, C.M.B. Dematawewa and Pradeepa Silva

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Goat Management Systems in Bulathkohupitiya Veterinary Range

R.A.U.K. Wijethunga, S. Premaratne and B.L.Peiris

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Agricultural Extension and Education

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Study to initiate Mobile Learning among a group of Young Farmers from Kandy District: An Activity Theory based approach

Uvasara Dissanayeke, K.P. Hewagamage, Robert Ramberg, Gihan Wikramanayake

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Factors Influencing Motivation to Transfer Training: An Empirical Study of a Government Sector Training Programme in Sri Lanka

G.T. Madagamage, B.N.F. Warnakulasooriya, and H.V.A. Wickramasuriya

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University Students’ Intention to Pursue Overseas Jobs A Case of the University of Peradeniya

C.A.K. Weerasinghe and S. Kumar

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Factors Predicting the Intention of Academics of Faculties of Agriculture of the State universities in Sri Lanka to Engage in Outreach Activities

R.M.S. Wijerathna, H.V.A, Wickramasuriya and B. Marambe

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Poster Presentations

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Weighted Modeling and Forecasting of Cocoa Production in Ghana: A Multivariate Approach

Sampson Ankrah, B.L. Peiris and R.O. Thattil

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Feasibility Study of Evaporative Water Cooled (EWC) Grinding Method for Chili (Capsicum annum L.)

D.M.S.P Bandara, K.S.P Amarathunga, B.M.K.S Thilakaratne, D.A.N. Dharmasena,

T.M.R Dissanayake and A.J Fernando

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Increasing water productivity of rice by conjunctive use of rain and tank water with ‘Parachute’ method of crop establishment: A case study from “Udakadawala Mahawewa” tank in Kurunagala district

K.R.Thilakasiri, L.W. Galagedara, M.I.M. Mowjood

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Assessment of Feeding and Watering Practices for Raising Goats in Punjab, Pakistan

M.S. Muhammad, M. S. Khan and A. Waheed

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Analysis of Gender Differences in Intra-household Time Allocation

R.M.S.D. Rathnayaka and J. Weerahewa

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Induction of Genetic Variability and Isolation of Mutants in Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L)

Pooja Kainthura and Ranjan Srivastava

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Estimation of Rubber Price Returns Using Quantile Regression

Kwadwo Agyei Nyantakyi, B.L. Pieris and L.H.P. Gunaratne

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Postharvest Life of Cut Chrysanthemum Cultivars in Relation to Chemicals, Wrapping Material and Storage Conditions

Gunjan Sharma and Ranjan Srivastava

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Analysis of the body condition with free grazing cattle by GPS……………………………….......................................

Choi Eun Gyu, Sang Yoon Lee, Myeong Hun Kim, Ki Yeon Kim, Han Jong Ko and Hyeon Tae Kim

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The Separation efficiency of livestock manure biogas by Membrane

Jong Eon Kim, Sang Yun Lee, Chung Seop Lee, Hyeon Tae Kim

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Effect of rice plant and urea on so il organic matter content in lowland paddy field at Bayawa minor irrigation system in Kurunagala district

T. Sellathurai, T. Sivananthawerl, L.W. Galagedara and M.I.M. Mowjood

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Assessment of Inorganic Pollutant Contamination in Groundwater using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Y.N.S. Wijewardana, L.W. Galagedara, M.I.M. Mowjood and K. Kawamoto

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A novel cost-effective fermentation medium for the production of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Israelensis (Bti) for mosquito control

G.A^.Udayantha, K.D.De A.G^. Abeysingha and T.C. Bamunuarachchige

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Bulk Soil Properties as Determinants of the Soil Compression Strengthof Puddled Lowl and Paddy Soils in Sri Lanka

G.V.T.V. Weerasooriya, D.N. Jayatissa and M. Rambanda

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Gela Tinization Ofrough Rice Using Far- Infrared (Fir) Radiation

T.M.R. Dissanayake, K.S.P Amarathunga, B.M.K.S Thilakaratne, D.M.S.P Bandara and A.J Fernando

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The Effect of CO₂ Distribution on Thermal Buoyancy in a Greenhouse

Hee Tae Kim, Chi Ho Kim, Eun Gyu Choi, Byung Ok Jin, Yong Cheol Yoon and Hyeon Tae Kim

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Comparative Analysis of the Cutting Load in Accordance with the Angle of the Combine Cutting Knife

Byung Ok Jin, Min Ho Lee,Tae Jong Park, Chi Ho Kim, Min Ho Heo and  Hyeon Tae Kim

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Analysis of Internal Environment of a Pig House using Energy Recovery Ventilator

Byeong Eun Moon, Hee Tae Kim, Kyu Dong Nah, Jin Hyun Kim and Hyeon Tae Kim

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Monitoring of Pig Body Temperature Using Infrared Sensors

Jin Cheol Jang, Jun Yeop Lee, Sang Yoon Lee, Hyeok Ju Kim,Dong Yun Choi, Seong Hyeon Lee,

Hyeon Tae Kim

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Application Of Near Infra-red (Nir) Spectroscopy to Quantify Fat and Total Solid Contents of Sweetened Condensed Creamer

S. Subajiny, M.M. Jayasiri and Terrence Madhujith

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Effects of hydro-climatic fluctuations on catchability of fish in a medium perennial Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka

A.E. S Patrick, S.Kuganathan and U.Edirisinghe

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High Prevalence of Stunted Pre School Children In Food Insecure Rural Households

J.Thamilini, K.D.R.R. Silva and J.M.U.K. Jayasinghe

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Adsorption characteristics of Cadmium and Lead heavy metals into locally synthesized Chitosan Biopolymer

J.M. Unagolla and S.U. Adikary

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A Preliminary Investigation on Methods of Reducing Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Broiler Litter in Selected Farms in Mid Country Sri Lanka

E.M. Herath, W.S. Dandeniya, A.G.S.I. Samarasinghe, T.P.M.S.D.Bandara and R.N.Jinadasa

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