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August/September 2010
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Biological Sciences Fisheries
Energy Health & Medical Sciences
Agriculture
New frontiers in agriculture from farm to fork : proceedings of the national symposium 2008 organized by the
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 23rd-24th October 2008, Kamburupitiya: Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna, 2008. 137p.
Amarathunga, M.K.S.L.D. (Tea Research Institute, Talawakelle); Wanigasundera, W.A.D.P.; Dharmadasa, U.G.H.P.
A public and private partnership extension approach for effective dissemination of technologies with special
reference to tea small holdings sector in Ratnapura district In:Proceedings of the Second Symposium on
Plantation Crop Research, October 16-17, 2008, BMICH, Colombo pp.274-289
Gunarathna, S.C. (Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba
University, Makandura, Gonawila); Abayawickrama, A.S.M.T.; Kottearachchi, N.S.; Samarasinghe, W.L.G.
Screening of a rice breeding population and diverse germplasms using fgr specific markers and KOH sensory
test In:Proceedings of 9th Agricultural Research Symposium, 11th - 12th August, 2009, Faculty of Agriculture
and Plantation Management, Wayamba University, Makandura pp.285-289
Harischandra, K.H.J.K. (Cascade System Development Project, Anuradhapura)
A holistic approach to ensure food security through cascade system development in the dry zone of Sri Lanka -
a practice from Plan Sri Lanka In:Proceedings of the National Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate
Change in Sri Lanka, BMICH, Colombo, June 9-11, 2009. Volume 1 : Irrigation for Food Security pp.101-108
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Herath, H.M.I.U.K. (Intercropping and Betel Research Station, Dampallessa, Narammala); Rathnasoma, H.A.
Evaluation of alternative types of supporting materials for betel (Piper betle L.) cultivation - Journal of Food and
Agriculture V1(01) : 45-48 (2008)
Jayawardena, S.N. (Rice Research and Development Institute, Batalagoda, Ibbagamuwa); Abeysekera, S.W.;
Gunathilaka, N.; Herath, H.M.J.K.
Potential for zero-tillage technique in rice and other field crop cultivation in rice-based cropping systems in the
dry and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. In:Proceedings of the National Conference on Water, Food Security
and Climate Change in Sri Lanka, BMICH, Colombo, June 9-11, 2009. Volume 1 : Irrigation for Food Security
pp.66-74
Mala, W.J. (Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya); Kumari, I.S.; Sumanasena,
H.A.; Nanayakkara, C.M.
Effective spore density of Glomus mosseae, Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM), for inoculation of rooted cuttings of
black pepper (Piper nigrum Linn.) - Tropical Agricultural Research V21(2) : 189-197 (2010)
Mayadunnage, S. (Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya); Wijayagunasekara,
H.N.P.; Hemachandra, K.S.; Nugaliyadda, L.
Predatory insects of pest insects in a vegetable eco system of the mid country region of Sri Lanka - Tropical
Agricultural Research V20 : 34-41 (2008)
Perera, M.S. (Sugarcane Research Institute, Udawalawe)
Adoption of and farmer perception on new sugarcane variety SLI 121:a case study In:Proceedings of the
Second Symposium on Plantation Crop Research, October 16-17, 2008, BMICH, Colombo pp.268-273
Perera, M. (Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya)
Integrating agroforestry characteristics into agro-well-based agriculture In:Proceedings of the National
Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate Change in Sri Lanka, BMICH, Colombo, June 9-11, 2009.
Volume 1 : Irrigation for Food Security pp.93-100
Somaratne, W.G. (Advocacy and Program Policy Manager, Oxfam Australia, Sri Lanka Office, Colombo)
The system of rice intensification (SRI) and food security among the poor:opportunities and constraints
In:Proceedings of the National Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate Change in Sri Lanka, BMICH,
Colombo, June 9-11, 2009. Volume 1 : Irrigation for Food Security pp.81-91
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Subalini, E. (Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya); Silva, G.L.L.P.;
Dematawewa, C.M.B.
Phenotypic characterization and production performance of village pigs in Sri Lanka - Tropical Agricultural
Research V21(2) : 198-208 (2010)
Wijekoon, R. (Audio-Visual Centre, Department of Agriculture, Gannoruwa, Peradeniya); Riswan, M.F.M.
ICT's for agricultural extension:Sri Lanka In:ICTs for agricultural extension (2010) pp.381-406
Agriculture : Aquaculture
Parakama, M.G.I.S. (National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, Crow Island, Colombo 15);
Rawat, K.D.; Venkateshwarlu, G.; Reddy, A.K.
Feeding vitamins, antioxidants and cod liver oil enriched formulated feed influences the growth, survival and
fatty acid composition of Macrobrachium rosenbergiii (de Man, 1879) postlarvae - Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic
Science V14 : 59-74 (2009)
Agriculture : Fisheries
Dissanayaka, D.M.P.R. (Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya); Wijeyaratne, M.J.S.
Impact of women involvement in fisheries on socio-economics of fisher households in Negombo, Sri Lanka - Sri
Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science V14 : 45-57 (2009)
Agriculture : Irrigation
Gnanadasa, W.G. (Irrigation Department, Project Director's Office of PEACE Project, Anuradhapura)
The importance of seasonal planning for irrigation water productivity: Inginimitiya experience In:Proceedings of
the National Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate Change in Sri Lanka, BMICH, Colombo, June 9-
11, 2009. Volume 1 : Irrigation for Food Security pp.75-79
Biological Sciences
Aruggoda, A.G.B. (Department of Agricultural and Plantation Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka,
Nugegoda); Shunxiang, R.; Baoli, Q.
Molecular phylogeny of ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) inferred from mitochondrial 16S rDNA
sequences - Tropical Agricultural Research V21(2) : 209-217 (2010)
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Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition,
Wayamba University, Makandura, Gonawila); Ahmed, S.B.N.; Kariyawasam, M.G.I.U.
The isolation and identification of vibrio species in marine shrimps of Sri Lanka - Journal of Food and Agriculture
V1(01) : 36-44 (2008)
Kotagama, S.W. (Department of Zoology, University of Colombo, Colombo)
Biodiversity - the powerful pseudocognate - Economic Review V34(3-4) : 61 (2008)
Perera, M.S.J. (Department of Natural Resources, Sabaragamuwa University, Belihuloya); Rodrigo, R.K.; Perera,
W.P.N.; Samarawickrema, V.A.P.; Asela, M.D.C.; Chandranimal, D.; Perera, P.G.D.R.
The extension of the range of the grey slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus) to the South-East of Sri Lanka - Loris
V25(3) : 5-7 (2009)
Energy
Gamage, D.A.S. (Center for Renewable Energy Sources, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya); Sarachchandra, G.W.N.L.; Basnayake, B.F.A.; Costa, W.A.J.M.
Lysimeter simulation of paddy straw landfill bioreactor for optimum gas production - Tropical Agricultural
Research V21(2) : 177-188 (2010)
Environmental Sciences
Cumaranatunga, P.R.T (Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences and
Technology, University of Ruhuna, Matara)
Marine resources of Sri Lanka - Vidurava V27(02) : 03-09 (2010)
Dissanayake, D.M.D.K.S. (Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening,Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation
Management, Wayamba University, Makandura, Gonawila); Ranaweera, B.; Amarasinghe, A.A.L.
Effect of sex ratio in Neochetina bruchi adult population on their performance for biological control of Eichhornia
crassipes In:Proceedings of 9th Agricultural Research Symposium, 11th - 12th August, 2009, Faculty of
Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University, Makandura pp.368-372
Tennekoon, K. (National Aquatic Research and Deveopment Agency, Crow Island, Mattakkuliya)
Ocean resources for national development - Vidurava V27(02) : 14-18 (2010)
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Wijesinghe, S.A.E.C. (Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening,Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation
Management, Wayamba University, Makandura, Gonawila); Yakandawala, K.
Particulate matter interception ability of some selected shrubs used in urban landscaping In:Proceedings of 9th
Agricultural Research Symposium, 11th - 12th August, 2009, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management,
Wayamba University, Makandura pp.363-367
Food Science & Technology
Anas, M.U.M. (Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba
University, Makandura, Gonawila); Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B.; Jayasinghe, J.M.P.K.
Lipid composition and fatty acid profiles of wild caught and fattened mud crab, Scylla serrata, in Sri Lanka - Sri
Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science V14 : 75-85 (2009)
Fari, M.J.M. (Industrial Technology Institute, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07); Rajapaksa, D.; Ranaweera,
K.K.D.S.
Effect of rice variety on rice based composite flour bread quality - Tropical Agricultural Research V21(2) : 157-
167 (2010)
Ranawana, V. (Nutrition and Food Science Group, School of Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3
0BP,UK)
Inulin :a review of its functional properties in relation to calcium absorption in humans - Journal of Food and
Agriculture V1(01) : 26-35 (2008)
Health & Medical Sciences
Amarasekera, N.D.D.M. (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama);
Gunawardena, N.K.; De Silva, N.R.; Weerasinghe, A.
Prevalence of childhood atopic diseases in the Western province of Sri Lanka - The Ceylon Medical Journal
V55(1) : 5-8 (2010)
Amunugama, S. (Health Education Bureau, Colombo)
Sanitation for human health - Vidurava V27(02) : 24-27 (2010)
De Zoysa, M.I.M. (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo); De Silva, S.K.I.A.;
Illeperuma, A.
Is routine histological examination of gall bladder specimens justifiable? - The Ceylon Medical Journal V55(1) :
13-16 (2010)
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Hanwella, R. (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo); De Silva, V.
Managing problem drinking of alcohol - screening and brief intervention - The Ceylon Medical Journal V54(2) :
59-62 (2009)
Hemachandra, K.A.S. (Medical Unit, Teaching Hospital, Ragama); Chandrasena, R.A.; Tissera, W.A.J.N.
A young woman with hypergammaglobulinemia, distal renal tubular acidosis and some clinical features of
polymyositis - The Ceylon Medical Journal V55(1) : 21-23 (2010)
Mettananda, K.C.D. (Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Ragama); De Silva, S.T.; Premawardhena,
A.P.
Mycotic aneurysm of the descending aorta due to Aspergillus species - The Ceylon Medical Journal V55(1) :
20-21 (2010)
Senanayake, M.P. (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo); Kumarsinghe, P.
An IVF baby with neonatal lupus erythematosus - The Ceylon Medical Journal V53(4) : 133-134 (2008)
Seneviratne, S.A. (University Surgical Unit, National Hospital, Colombo); Ramanayaka, I.T.; Samarasekera, D.N.
Heterotopic pancreas in the body of the stomach - The Ceylon Medical Journal V54(2) : 57-58 (2009)
Yasaratne, B.M.G.D. (Respiratory Unit, Teaching Hospital, Kandy); Madegedara, D.; Senanayake, N.S.; Senaratne,
T.
A case series of symptomatic ocular tuberculosis and the response to anti-tubercular therapy - The Ceylon
Medical Journal V55(1) : 16-19 (2010)
Social Sciences
Dias, N. (Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Colombo)
International law and ocean sciences - Vidurava V27(02) : 19-23 (2010)
Kelegama, S. (Institute of Policy Studies, Colombo)
Global economic crisis of 2008/2009: an economic perspective - Economic Review V35(1
Munas, M.
Moving out of poverty: the role of remittances - Economic Review V34(3-4) : 63-64 (2008)
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