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ABEYSINGHE, K.A.C.N. SENEVIRATNE, K. YAKANDAWALA, G. SENEVIRATNE<sup> <\/sup>and N.K.B. ADIKARAM<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Comparison of Two Media Ameliorates in Improving Water Holding Capacity and Expansion Rate of Different Coco Based Media<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>H.G.S.L. ATTANAYAKE, L.A. RATHNAYAKA, B. RANAWEERA and\u00a0 K.H.M.I. KARUNARATHNA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Floral Biology and Allelopathic Potential of <em>Mayaca fluviatilis<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.M.P.M. JAYASINGHE, R.D.N. DEBARAWATTA and K. YAKANDAWALA <sup>\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Consumer Preference of Using Medicinal Plants in Residential Landscaping: A Conjoint Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>K.M.A.M KARUNARATHNA, K. YAKANDAWALA and J.C. EDIRISINGHE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Screening Cassava (<em>Manihot esculenta<\/em>) Varieties for Sri Lankan Cassava Mosaic Virus (SLCMV) Resistance in Kurunegala and Gampaha Districts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>H.W.A. MADURANGA and P.I.P. PERERA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Growth Regulators on Callus Induction in\u00a0 <em>Piper nigrum<\/em> L. Leaf Explants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;\">H.M.A.P.<\/span> MUHANDIRAM, K.D.N. PRIYADARSHANI and P.I.P. PERERA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Morphological Characterization, Yield and Sensory Attributes of New Sweet Potato <em>(Ipomoea batatas <\/em>L.<em>)<\/em> Cultivars under Low Country Intermediate Zone Conditions of Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>P.D.A. PATHMASIRI, K.A.J.C. PREMAWARDHANE, R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE and J.K.W.N. SUBASHINI<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><em>Crotalaria retusa<\/em> L. As A Potential Ornamental Plant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>E.V.G.A. SUHARSHANA, K. YAKANDAWALA,<sup> <\/sup>D.M.A.E.I. DEWAGEDARA and N.R. ABEYNAYAKE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Preparation of Nutrient Bar by Adding Glucose\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>T.G.T.D.THALWATTA and K.H. SARANANDA<sup> <\/sup><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Flower Sex Ratio and Fruit <span style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal;\">Set <\/span>in Recommended Cashew (<em>Anacardium occidentale<\/em> L.) Varieties of Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>J.K.I. THILANI, R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE and H.M.S.P. HERATH<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Development of Finger Millet Porridge Incorporated with Microencapsulated Ranawara (<em>Senna \/ Cassia auriculata<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: small;\">R.R.W.M.R.U.H.K. WADUGODAPITIYA and\u00a0 G. PAMUNUWA<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Aflatoxin Contamination of Selected Commercialized Spices in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>W.T.T.W. WAHALATHANTHRI, P.N.R.J. AMUNUGODA, R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE and R.C. PITIPANAARACHCHI<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A New Disease of <em>Codiaeum variegatum<\/em>: Identification and Control of the Causal Organism (<em>in vitro<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.G.M.C. WIJEWARDHANA, B. RANAWEERA<sup> <\/sup>and K.H.M.I. KARUNARATHNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Response of <em>Alysicarpus vaginalis <\/em>L. (Aswenna) for Water Stress Conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>N.C. ABEYWICKRAMA<sup> <\/sup>, J.K.W.N. SUBASHINI <sup>\u00a0<\/sup>and\u00a0 K. YAKANDAWALA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Microencapsulated Pomegranate (<em>Punica granatum<\/em>) Aqueous Leaf Extract with Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity for Application in Pineapple RTS Beverage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>L.A.V.N. ALAHAKOON, G. PAMUNUWA, D.S.G.G.C. SUWARNATHILAKE,\u00a0 W.J.S.K. WEERAKKODY<sup>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/sup>and D.N. KARUNARATNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Edible Coating with <em>Aloe vera<\/em> Gel, Beeswax and Mint (<em>Mentha<\/em> spp.) to Enhance the Shelf life of Guava (<em>Psidium guajava <\/em>L.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>ASANTHIKA, G. PAMUNUWA and S.A.E.C. WIJESINGHE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Development of a Jackfruit-Based Vegetarian Finger\u00a0 Enriched with Vegetable Protein<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.N.M. ASIF, M. BULATHKANDAGE, R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE and K.H. SARANANDA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Stage of Maturity at Harvest and Induced Ripening on Textural Changes of Ripe Avocado (<em>Persea americana<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>J.A.N.C. BANDARA and K.H. SARANANDA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Morphological Characterization of Sri Lankan Cashew Varieties (<em>Anacardium occidentale <\/em>L<em>.<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.D.D. CHATHURANGA, K. YAKANDAWALA, H.M.S.P. HERATH and D.M.D.YAKANDAWALA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Induction of Cell Division in Cultured Microspores of Local Cassava Genotypes(<em>Manihot esculenta<\/em>) for Haploid Plant Production<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>P.Y.S. DAYARATHNA and P.I.P. PERERA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Evaluation of Uprooting Method to Control <em>Prosopis juliflora<\/em> in Bundala National Park of Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>E.A.S.R. EDIRISINGHE, B. RANAWEERA and P. A. C. N. B. SURAWEERA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Cinnamon Oil Encapsulated Micro-Particles on Shelf Life of Mango Jam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>L.D.G.S. KARUNARATHNA, G. PAMUNUWA, D.S.G.G.C. SWARNATHILAKE,\u00a0 W.J.S.K. WEERAKKODY and D.N. KARUNARATNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Development and Physicochemical Analysis of Nectar from Blend of <em>Kekiri <\/em>(Cucumis <em>melo<\/em>) and Guava (<em>Psdium<\/em> <em>guajava <\/em>L.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>K.A.R. MADHUSHANIKA, J.A.A.C. WIJESINGHE and S.A.E.C .WIJESINGHE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Conservation of Ornamentally Important<\/span> <em>Lagenandra<\/em> spp. (\u2018Kethala\u2019)\u00a0 in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>G.K.I.S. MADOLA, K.YAKANDAWALA, D.M.D. YAKANDAWALA and S.B. KARUNARATNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Microencapsulated Folic Acid in Pineapple Ready-to-Serve Beverages: Incorporation of Recommended Daily Intake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>K.M.H. NILAKSHI, G. PAMUNUWA and D.N. KARUNARATNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Investigation of Effect of Finger Millet Flour on Textural Changes of Composite Flour Muffins Aiming for Children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.I.R.L. PATHIRANA and K.H. SARANANDA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Vegetative Propagation Ability of <em>Codiaum variegatum<\/em> Leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.G.I. PRABHASHANA and R.D.N. DEBARAWATTA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Identifying Causal Organism of Crown Rot Disease and Examining the Effect of Biofilm Biofertilizer on African Violet\u00a0 (<em>Saintpaulia ionantha<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>E.R.G.I.C. RAJAPAKSHA, K.A.C.N. SENEVIRATNE, K. YAKANDAWALA and G. SENEVIRATNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Simple Processing on Antioxidant Capacity, Phenolics, and Ascorbic Acid Content of Local Yam Varieties in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>K.B.G.P.P. RUPASINGHA, S.M.A.C.U. SENARATHNE and R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Preparation of Pumpkin (<em>Cucurbita maxima<\/em> (L)) Chutney with Enhanced Shelf Life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>U.D.U.D.\u00a0 SEWWANDI and G.\u00a0 PAMUNUWA <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Maintain the Post-harvest Quality of <em>Kolikuttu<\/em> Banana Variety &#8216;Agra&#8217; During Ripening\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>SHANMUGARAJA<sup> <\/sup>and K.H. SARANANDA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Evaluation of New Cultivation Methods for Paddy Straw Mushroom (<em>Volvariella volvaceae<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>G.A.S. THARANGANI, P. RAJAPAKSE<sup> <\/sup>and R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Impact of Fecal Sludge-Municipal Solid Waste (FS-MSW) Co-Compost on <em>Philodendron scandens<\/em> Export Quality Cuttings Production<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>L.P.C.K. WEERARATHNE, B. RANAWEERA, F. THIEL<sup> <\/sup>and K.H.M.I. KARUNARATHNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Consumer Perception of Coconut Milk Based Cooked Product as Affected by Different Forms of Processed Coconut Milk Products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><em style=\"font-size: small;\">S. CHATHURIKA, K .H. SARANANDA<sup> <\/sup>and A.G.K. WIJESINGHE<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><em>In Vitro<\/em> Screening of Tomato (<em>Solanum lycopersicum <\/em>L.) Germplasm for Water Stress Condition Induced by Polyethylene Glycol\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>K.J. PREMACHANDRA, G.G.S.U. GAMAGE and P.I.P. PERERA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Evaluation of the Effect of Seed Priming Technology for Seed Paddy (<em>Oryza sativa<\/em>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>H.S. GUNAWARDANA, G.R.P. PERERA<sup> <\/sup>and R.D.N. DEBARAWATTA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Steam Blanching on Quality of Dehydrated Papaya (<em>Carica papaya L.)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.H. HALEEMA, K.H. SARANANDA<sup> <\/sup>and<\/em> <em>S.M.A.C.U. SENARATHNA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Different Growing Media on Rooting of\u00a0 <em>Philodendron scandens<\/em> and <em>Codiaeum variegatum<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>P.C. HASANTHIKA, B. RANAWEERA, F. THIEL<sup> <\/sup>and K.H.M.I. KARUNARATHNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Solid and Foliar Fertilizers on Growth and Yield Performances of Chilli (<em>Capsicum annum<\/em> L.) and Tomato (<em>Lycopersicon esculentum<\/em> Mill)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>S.M.T.S. KUMARI, B. RANAWEERA, G.R.P. PERER<sup>2<\/sup> and S.A.E.C. WIJESINGHE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Determination of Antioxidant Potential and Polyphenol Content of\u00a0 Selected Pulses in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>L.L.P.S. LOKUGE, H.M.T. HERATH, M.D.W. SAMARANAYAKE, R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE, S.L. LIYANAGE<sup> <\/sup>and<sup> <\/sup>W.K.S.M. ABEYSEKERA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Development of Oat (<em>Avena sativa<\/em>) Incorporated Set Yoghurt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.K.S. MALKI, G. PAMUNUWA and J.A.A.C. WIJESINGHE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Microwave Heat Treatment on Sterilization of Low Sugar Mixed Fruit Ready-To-Serve Drink<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.H.M.D.M.L. MEDAGODA, K.H. SARANANDA and S.M.A.C.U. SENARATHNE<sup><\/sup><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Paclobutrazol on Seed Germination and Growth Performance of Ornamental Plant Species; <em>Zinnia elegans<\/em> L.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>T.U. PALIHAWADANA, G. PAMUNUWA and S.A.E.C. WIJESINGHE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Optimization of Microspore Isolation Protocol for Local Cassava Genotype<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.A.I. UDAYANGI and P.I.P. PERERA<sup>\u00a0 <\/sup><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Morphological and Physicochemical Characterization\u00a0 and Sensory Attributes of the Cashew Apple of Recommended\u00a0 Cashew (<em>Anacardium occidentale <\/em>L.) Varieties in Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>H.P. WALAKULUGE, R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE and H.M.S.P. HERATH<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Potential, Knowledge and Perceptions on Native Plants of the Plant Sellers in the Diyatha Flower Market\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>L.M.M. RANASINGHE, K. YAKANDAWALA and N.R. ABENAYAKE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effect of Biofilm-R Bio Fertilizer on Grain Yield of Two Rice (<em>Oryza sativa<\/em>) Varieties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>W.V.D.S. EKANAYAKE, B. RANAWEERA and K.H.M.I. KARUNARATHNA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><em>In-vitro<\/em> Propagation of <em>Nymphaea nouchali<\/em> Brum. f. through Seed Culture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>W.D.C.D. WEERASINGHE and P.I.P. PERERA <sup>\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Field Evaluation of Selected Bio Pesticides for Control of Brinjal Shoot and Pod Borer (<em>Leucinodes orbonalis<\/em> Guenee)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>R.I. DISSANAYAKE, D.M.P.S. DISSANAYAKE, B. RANAWEERA<sup> <\/sup>and K.H.M.I. KARUNARATHNE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Bio Efficacy Evaluation of Herbicides under Rain- fed Condition in Rice Cultivation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.N. WANASINGHE, R.M.U.S. BANDARA and R.D.N. DEBARAWATTA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Screening Exotic Potato (<em>Solanum tuberosum<\/em>) Germplasm for Higher Yielding Ability under Kalpitiya Climatic Condition\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>B.C.M.A. GAMAGE, A.G.C. BABU<sup> <\/sup>and P.I.P. PERERA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: large;\"><strong>Research &#8211; 2017<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Morphometric Analysis of Shrubs: \u00a0Identifying Textural Groups for Landscaping<sup><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>R.M.B.A. Bandara, K. Yakandawala, D.M.D. Yakandawala, N.R. Abeynayake and\u00a0<\/em><em>Attanayake<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mapping Plant Cover and Distribution of <em>Prosopis juliflora<\/em> and <em>Opuntia dillenii<\/em> in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka Using Global Positioning System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>W.D. Dilshan, B. Ranaweera, W.M.H.K. Wijenayake<sup> <\/sup>and P.A.C.N.B. Suraweera<\/em><\/span><sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vegetative Propagation Performance of Drumstick (<em>Moringa oleifera) <\/em>in Different Potting Mixtures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>D.M.G.C. Dissanayake<sup> <\/sup>and R.D.N. Debarawatta<\/em><\/span><sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Optimization of Explant Sterilization Protocol for Clonal Propagation of <em>Piper nigrum<\/em> L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>W.P.D.S. Gunawardhana, D.B.R. Swarnathilaka and P.I.P. Perera<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Postharvest Quality and Acceptability of \u2018Mauritius\u2019 Pineapple Harvested at Different Maturity Stages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em> M. D. P. Herath, R. H. M. K. Ratnayake, L. A. Rathnayake, K.H. Sarananda and\u00a0<\/em><em>H. M. I. Karunarathna<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Aloe vera<\/em> Gel as an Edible Coating to Prolong Shelf Life of Papaya (<em>Carica papaya<\/em> L.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.H.M. Hisham, K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Evaluation of Different Rice Genotypes for Upland Cultivation (Sorjan Beds) in Low Country Wet Zone of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>G.W.L. Sandaruwan, M.G.N. Rupasinghe, K.M.A. Muthukumari and R.D.N. Debarawatta<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effect of Municipal Solid Waste and Fecal sludge Co-compost Pellet and Powder Forms with Bio Char and Urea on Vegetative Growth of Maize (<em>Zea mays <\/em>L.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>T.K.D.G. Silva, B. Ranaweera, F. Grau and K.H.M.I. Karunarathne<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effect of Nodal Cutting Stage on Mini Tuber Production in Potato (<em>Solanum tuberosum<\/em>) under Aeroponic Culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>W.A.G.H. Weerasinghe, S.M.A.P. Nawarathne and S.J.B.A. Jayasekera<\/em><\/span><sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effect of Different Potting Media on Growth and Development of Croton\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Codiaeum_variegatum\" style=\"color: #486066;\"><em>Codiaeum variegatum<\/em><\/a><em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>B.G.S.M. Wijebandara and R.D.N. Debarawatta<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Efficient Folic Acid Encapsulation in Pectin-Alginate Particles for Incorporation in Beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.A.D.N. Anjalee, G. Pamunuwa and D.N. Karunaratne<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Studies on Different Factors for Inducing Callogenesis in Leaf Explants of\u00a0<em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Nymphaea nouchali<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.A.M.P. Athawuda and P.I.P. Perera<\/em><\/span><sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drought Tolerance of a Native Plant <em>Helicteres isora<\/em> L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>R.M.A.L. Bandara, K. Yakandawala and N.R Abeynayake<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Identification of Natural Enemies Associated with Spiralling Whitefly,\u00a0<em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Aleurodicus dispersus <\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Russel (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on Cassava\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">(<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Manihot esculenta<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>D.M.A.P. Dissanayake, K.S. Hemachandra and B. Ranaweera<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Appropriate Casing Mixture for Improved Growth and Yield of Mushroom Variety Makandura White (<em>Calocybe<\/em> sp.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>E.M.R.A. Edirisinghe, P. Rajapakshe and R.H.M.K. Ratnayake<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Cashew Apple of Recommended Cashew (<em>Anacardium<\/em><em> occidentale<\/em> L.) Varieties in Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>S.G.V.D.H. Gunasekara, J.P. Eeswara, R.H.M.K. Ratnayake and H.M.S.P. Herath<\/em><sup><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Antioxidant level of <em>Alternanthera sessilis<\/em> (Mukunuwenna) as Affected by the Cultivars and Fertilizer Applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>Y.D.A. Jayawardana,<sup> <\/sup>K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effect of Different Sawdust Substrates on Growth and Yield of Reishi Mushroom [<em>Ganoderma lucidum <\/em>(Curtis) P. Karst]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>L.A.M.N. Jeewanthi, P. Rajapakse and R.H.M.K. Ratnayake<\/em><sup><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Development of a Vegetarian Instant Soup Powder Fortified with Moringa\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">(<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Moringa oleifera<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> Lam.) Leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>P.T. Kannangara, R.J.M.C.N.K. Jayawardana, H.M.C.K.H. Marage, R.H.M.K. Ratnayake\u00a0<\/em><em>and K.H. Sarananda<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Development and Quality Evaluation of <em>Kiri Ala<\/em> (<em>Xanthosoma sagittifolium<\/em> L.), <em>Raja Ala\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">(<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Dioscorea alata<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> L.) and Wheat Flour Mixed Cookies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>D.D.C.I. Karunatilaka, S.A.E.C. Wijesinghe and K.H. Sarananda<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Suitability of Municipal Solid Waste Co-compost as a Growing Media Amendment for Chinese Evergreen (<em>Aglaonema commutatum<\/em> L.<em>)<\/em> Mother Plant Production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>D.D.D.N. Maduwanthi, B. Ranaweera, F. Grau and T.J. Grundmann<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Development and Quality Evaluation of Jam Made from <em>Kirala\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">(<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Sonneratia caseolaris <\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">L.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>D.P.M. Mendis and S.A.E.C. Wijesinghe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulation and Shelf Life Evaluation of Ready-To-Serve (RTS) Drinks from\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><em>Averrhoa bilimbi<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> Linn.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.A.K. Prasadini<sup> <\/sup>and S.A.E.C. Wijesinghe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Salicylic Acid to Overcome Water Stress in Irrigated Rice (<em>Oryza sativa <\/em>L.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.A.S. Priyangika, W.M.U.K. Rathnayake<sup> <\/sup>and S.J.B.A. Jayasekera<\/em><sup><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enhancing Sensory Properties of Folic Acid Fortified Pineapple Ready-to-Serve Beverage via Encapsulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.M.S. Sandamali, G. Pamunuwa<sup> <\/sup>and D.N. Karunarathne<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Production of Inter-Specific Tomato (<em>Solanum lycopersicum<\/em> L. \u00d7 <em>Solanum pimpinellifolium<\/em>) Cross Combinations and Screen for Moisture Stress Tolerance at Seedling Stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>S.M.M.M. Weerarathna, H.M.V.T. Welegama and K. Yakandawala<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effect of Acidity and Pasteurization Temperature on Microbial Growth in Low Calorie Mango (<em>Mangifera indica<\/em>) Ready to Serve Drink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.A. Wijayawickrama, K.H. Sarananda<sup> <\/sup>and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathna<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effect of Growth Regulators and Energy Source on Androgenesis Induction of\u00a0<em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Manihot esculenta<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>G.M.M.L. Jayawardhana and P.I.P. Perera<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Development of a Ginger (<em>Zingiber officinale<\/em>) Ready-To-Serve Beverage with No Artificial Preservatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>M.Z.F. Zamla and G. Pamunuwa<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Release Behaviour of Folic Acid from Pectin-Alginate (1:1(w\/w)) Micro-Particles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>G.M.D.P.K. Kukulewa, G. Pamunuwa and D.N. Karunaratne<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fortification of Pineapple Ready-To-Serve Beverage with Encapsulated Folic Acid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>E.P.C.M. Edirisinghe, G. Pamunuwa and D.N. Karunaratne<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rapid Assessment of Flora to Determine the Baselines in Mailawewa Reservoir of Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>I.B.D.C. Senarathna, K. Yakandawala, D. Yakandawala and S. Jayakody<\/em><sup><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Studies on Germination of Stem Cuttings of <em>Anacardium occidentale<\/em> L. (Cashew)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>K.V.G.L.M.C. Jayawardana and P.I.P.\u00a0 Perera<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Perfecting Packaging Material and Storage Temperature for Postharvest Life of Temple Flower (<em>Plumeria rubra<\/em> L.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>W.M.T.N. Wickramasinghe, L.N.S. Perera, S.A. Krishnarajah and K. Yakandawala<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Effect of Microwave Heat Treatment on Microbial Stability of Medium Sugar Mango Ready-to-Serve Drink Filled in PET Bottles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>A.W.M.C.L.K. Wijekoon, K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. 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Hangawattha<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance of Selected Ornamental Plants under Flood and Drought Conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">E.N.M. Karunarathna and K. Yakandawala<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Effect of Silicon Based Postharvest Treatments on the Longevity of Selected Cut Flowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>K.C.S. Kulathilaka, R.H.M.K. Ratnayake and A.A.T.B. Amarasinghe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluation of Sensory Attributes and Shelf life of Cashew Apple Chutney (<em>Anacardium\u00a0<\/em><em style=\"font-size: 15px;\">occidentale<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> L.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>P.V.N. Madhushani, S.A.E.C. Wijesinghe and D.P.S.T.G. Attanayaka<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exploration of Consumer Perception of Vegetables in Gampaha District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">M.A.G.D. Mapitigama, R.D.N. Debarawatta and J.C. Edirisinghe<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Effect of Coating with Hexanal Vapour on Quality Retention of Mango (<em>Mangifera indica<\/em> L.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">W.S.C. Perera, I.G.N. Hewajulige, S. Wilson Wijeratnam And R.H.M.K. Ratnayake<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitor Perceptions and Accessibility for Disables in the Children\u2019s Park, Jaffna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Raguram and K. Yakandawala<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis in the Anther-Derived Calli of Bitter Gourd (<em>Momordica charantia<\/em> L.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>D.G.D.C. Rankothge, H.M.P.S. Kumari and P.I.P. Perera<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vegetative and Reproductive Characteristics of Locally Developed Chilli (<em>Capsicum annuum <\/em>L.) Varieties under Organic Farming System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>U.S. Rathnasekara, K.N. Kannangara, P.I.P. Perera<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sterilization Protocol for the Sri Lankan Green Algae <em>Caulerpa racemosa<\/em> and Its\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Antioxidant Activity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>Sathiyakumar, K.W. Samarakoon, S.J.B.A. Jayasekera, P. Ranasinghe\u00a0<\/em><\/span><em style=\"font-size: small;\">and R.M. 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