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CORRELATION ANALYSIS OF GERMINATION PERCENTAGE AND EARLY GROWTH PARAMETERS OF TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum) UNDER SEED NANO-PRIMING WITH GREEN-SYNTHESIZED CuO NANOPARTICLES

Madusanka, H. K. S.; Aruggoda, A. G. B.; Chathurika, J. A. S.; Weerakoon, S. R. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This study explored the effects of seed nano-priming using green-synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs), prepared from Mimosa pigra leaf extract, on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) germination and early growth. CuO ...
PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS FOR RICE CANOPY MICROCLIMATE USING WEATHER FORECAST DATA AND BG-358 MONITORING

Bandara, K. M. N. P.; Wickramasinghe, B. M. G. S. T. S. K. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Rice (Oryza sativa) is a primary food source for over half the global population, yet its yield is increasingly threatened by climate-induced microclimatic variations, particularly during sensitive growth stages like ...
AI-POWERED MOBILE ASSISTANT FOR PRECISION CINNAMON FARMING USING REAL-TIME WEATHER AND SOIL DATA IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF SRI LANKA

Deemantha, L. T.; Wickramasinghe, B. M. G. S. T. S. K. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is a globally renowned agricultural product and a key contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy, particularly in the Southern Province. However, cinnamon farmers face persistent challenges due ...
COMPARISON OF ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR DETERMINING NON- EXCHANGEABLE STABLE HYDROGEN RATIOS IN TEA

Binduhewa, K. M.; Amalka, B. A. T.; Dissanayake, D. C. K.; Ranatunga, M. A. B.; Chandrajith, R.; Hettiarachchi, L. S. K. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Determining the δ2H value of organic compounds is challenging due to the presence of moisture traces from ambient humidity, hygroscopic compounds, and exchangeable non-bound hydrogen atoms. Several approaches have been ...
INVESTIGATING THE PRESENCE OF CURCUMINOID IN CRUDE EXTRACTS OF C. longa AND C. zedoaria

Amadoru, S. D.; Aruggoda, A. G. B.; Weerakoon, S. R. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Curcuma species of Zingiberaceae family is a widely cultivated spice in Asian countries. C. longa L. is a well-established commercial source of curcuminoids, whereas C. zedoaria Rosc. remains relatively underutilized despite ...
ASSESSMENT OF SOIL NUTRIENT VARIABILITY IN LOW-INPUT PROSO AND FOXTAIL MILLET CULTIVATIONS IN SRI LANKA

Gunawardhana, U. G. D. S.; Jayathissa, D. A. R. C. N.; Gimhani, D. R.; Kurera, M. J. M. S.; Amath, S. M.; Hapuarachchi, K. H. A. D. U. K.; Wijewardhana, D. C. M. S. I. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Millets are gluten-free, nutrient-rich cereals, offering a sustainable solution to global hunger due to their climate resilience and low-input adaptability. In Sri Lanka, proso (Panicum miliaceum) and foxtail (Setaria ...
IDENTIFICATION OF SUITABLE GROWTH MEDIA FOR TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum L.) CULTIVATION IN PROTECTED AGRICULTURE

Harishaaine, S.; Silva, N. R. N.; De Silva, C. S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

A study was investigated to identify the most suitable growth media for growing ‘Bathiya’ tomato variety under polytunnel conditions. Six different media combinations: Sand + soil + coir dust (T1), Sand + PBRH + soil (T2), ...
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON SHEAR VERSUS HAND PLUCKING OF UP- COUNTRY TEA

Sadhyapriyanga, S.; Kariyawasam, H. K. P. P.; Muddanayake, S.; Senarath, S. H. S. D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

A better-quality made tea relies on the plucking standard, and the aim of maintaining an optimum plucking standard is to obtain an economic yield, produce high-quality tea, and keep the tea bushes in good health. Currently, ...
FROM FARM TO MARKET: BANANA SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY AND PROFITABILITY IN SRI LANKA

Kalhara, G. E.; De Silva, W.; Witharana, A. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Banana (Musa spp.) is a staple fruit cultivated on about 9 million hectares worldwide. In Sri Lanka, despite the substantial production, limited information is available comparing the efficiency and value distribution of ...

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