Theme

19

Characterization of Rhizobium sp. in CletoriaternateaL. from five
different districts of Sri Lanka
Tharshika T,Arrosan R, Kularathna KWTR, Rajapakse S

P

26

A preliminary study on impacts of Bambusabambos spread in
intermediate zone forests in Moragahakanda, Sri Lanka
Millangoda  MGUA, Madawala  HMSP

P

64

Nutrient-use efficiency of epiphytes, hemi-parasites and their
hosts
Suriyagoda LDB, Ranil RHG, Pushpakumara DKNG , Lambers H

P

83

Variation of Lasiaspinosa (L.) Thw. (Kohila): an underutilized
aroid with  high potential in Sri Lanka
Kumari RPTJ,Ranil RHG, Pushpakumara DKNG,
Suriyagoda LDB

P

86

Training factors affecting knowledge, skills, and attitudes of
farmers in the Farm Business School (FBS) programme in Kandy
district
Pathmanathan J,Wickramasuriya HVA

P

102

Occurrence of serine protease inhibitory activity in the bark
extract of Entadapursaetha
Karunarathna TCMF, Karannagoda NNH, Seneviratna VN,
Rajapakse  S

O

104

Morphological and molecular characterization of
Colletotrichum causing anthracnose in ripe avocado (Persea
Americana Mill.)
Dissanayaka DMS, Adikaram NKB, Yakandawala DMD

O

112

Assessing the impact of stabilized urea on nitrogen use efficiency
of irrigated rice (Oryzasativa L.)
Kumara HGJT, Nissanka SP, Gunawardane M, Abeysiriwardane
S De Z

O

116

Impact of training on home gardening: the case of Sri Lanka
Hadabima Authority
Ramanayake RAT,  Madurapperuma BD

O

129

Impact of seed variety and seed roasting on physicochemical and
sensory properties of cold-pressed sesame oil
Kumari BGN, Hettiarachchi CA,  Illeperuma DCK, Shanthini R

P

136

High quality compost production using wastes from coco-peat
manufacturing process
Jayasekara CY,Weerakkody WAP, Gunasena A

O

196

Characterization of a new tea (Camellia sinensis) hybrid progeny
based on SSR markers and morphological traits
Thuvaraki B,Ranatunga MAB, Kottawa-Arachchi JD
Sumanasinghe VA

O

203

Diversity analysis of leaf vein density of selected Sri Lankan rice
varieties: an indicator of C3 to C4 photosynthesis pathway
transition
Ekanayaka  EMTP, Jayatilake DV, Herath V

O

210

Molecular phylogeny and species limits of native Asparagus in Sri
Lanka
Wijesundara  AWRRMR, Yakandawala DMD

O

249

Comparative surface morphology of two, rice blast resistant and
susceptible rice varieties
Ranawaka RAGB, Dhanapala MPCS

P

251

Effect of root application of soluble silicon on white rust disease
in Alternantherasessilis (‘Mukunuwenna’) leaves
Wijesinghe MKPS,Malathy P, Daundasekera WAM

O

268

Germination biology and chemical composition of a Sri Lankan
medicinal herb: Abutilon indicum
Welgama AU,Jayasuriya KMGG, Damunupola JW,
Jayasundera ACA

O

301

Effect of mistletoe infestation on fruit quality of nutmeg
(Myristicafragrans)
Yapa SS,Mohott AJ, Seneviratne MAPK

O

372

Potential to receive agricultural information through internet
radio: a case of flower growers in Matale district in Sri Lanka
Kanchana KGI, Dissanayeke UI

O

390

In vitro rooting and acclimatization of Aeglemarmelos(L.) correa
(bael)
Senarath  SGVJN, Eeswara JP

O

425

Efficacy of Tithoniadiversifolialeaf extracts to inhibit selected
fungal pathogens of ornamental foliage plants
Mapa  MHMM, Damunupola JW, Jayasundera ACA

O

493

An in-silico analysis of the genetic diversity of ABRE-BP among
Sri Lankan rice varieties: could a polymorphism in ABRE-BP be
diagnostic of salinity tolerance?
Senavirathne WMA, Jayatilake DV, Herath V,
Wickramasinghe HAM

P

521

Does restoration  promote recruitment of woody species in  pine
plantations in Lower Hantana, Sri Lanka?
JayawardhaneJ, Gunaratne AMTA

O

530

Line X tester analysis for root characteristics in selected hybrid
rice combinations
Priyantha WS, Sumanasinghe VA, Dissanayake DMOKB

P