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Effect of farm management practices on the welfare of dairy cows and microbiological quality of raw milk in Naththandiya area, Sri Lanka

Jayaweera, A. B.; Kamanee, P. U.; Senaratne, G. G.; Weerasinghe, W. P. C. G. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Animal welfare receives great attention as it is highly important for enhancing milk production and microbiological quality. Literature reveals that the apprehension of dairy cow welfare practices among farmers is at a low ...
A taxonomic survey of fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) in selected sites of Rammale Forest Reserve, Southern, Sri Lanka

De Silva, D. R.; Wijekoon, W. M. C. D.; Madushanka, A. D. T. I.; Wegiriya, H. C. E. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Fireflies are a group of charismatic insects, and they are important for the sake of tourism and biodiversity. Information on fireflies associating with forest ecosystems in Sri Lanka is still scarce. Hence, the present ...
Assessment of level of public knowledge, attitude, and perception towards sustainable mangrove forest conservation: a case study from Negombo region, Sri Lanka

Wickramasingha, W. S. B.; Perera, W. W. A. M. R.; Kodithuwakku, K. C.; De Silva, K. V. N. T.; Karunarathne, D. M. S. D. (Assessment of level of public knowledge, attitude, and perception towards sustainable mangrove forest conservation: a case study from Negombo region, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Mangroves have been an essential vegetative component not only in sustaining the balance of ecosystems but also in providing significant socio-economic benefits to the local communities such as fish, timber, and tourism ...
Zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Camonea bifida leaf extract as a potential antimicrobial and antibiofilm agent

Jayalath, C. N.; Kaluarachchi, D. U.; Peiris, M. M. K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Metal nanoparticles have gained much attention in the biomedical field due to excellent biocompatibility and less toxicity. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have exhibited excellent therapeutic value by acting antimicrobial, ...
Optimizing growth conditions for vegetative propagation of Near Threatened (NT) epiphytic Cactus Rhipsalis baccifera sub sp. Mauritiana (DC.) Barthlott. (Cactaceae)

Senanayaka, S. G. M. S. D.; Ratnayake, R. M. C. S.; Senanayake, R. A. S. P.; Attanayake, A. M. A. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

The Cactaceae family exhibits a diverse range of adaptations, making it popular among horticulturists and Cactus growers. Rhipsalis baccifera sub sp. mauritiana (DC.) Barthlott., an epiphytic cactus, is valued both as an ...
Effects of a commercial probiotic incorporated feed on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of fancy guppy, Poecilia reticulata (Poecilidae)

Dissanayake, D. S.; Epa, U. P. K.; Kumara, K. R. P. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

The ornamental fish industry is one of the most thriving industries worldwide. The incorporation of probiotics into the feeds to enhance the production performance of cultured aquatic organisms is a novel implementation ...
Formulation of novel organic liquid fertilizer for growth enhancement of ornamental cactus: Opuntia microdasys (Lehm.) Pfeiff

Ranathunga, R. M. T. K.; Ratnayake, R. M. C. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

The ornamental plant industry is one of the world's most commercially significant plant-based industries. Among the ornamental plants, cacti are popular due to their attractive plant morphology. Opuntia microdasys (Lehm.) ...
Preliminary studies of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in methanol extracts of mistletoe (Pilila) in guava

Tharakee, D. H.; Kadigamuwa, C. C. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Animal welfare receives great attention as it is highly important for enhancing milk production and microbiological quality. Literature reveals that the apprehension of dairy cow welfare practices among farmers is at a low ...
Assessment of water quality and pollution state using selected physicochemical parameters and bioindicators in “Modi canal” Galle

Perera, U. V. D. H.; Guruge, W. A. H. P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

This study was carried out to assess the water quality and pollution status using selected physicochemical and biological parameters in “Modi Canal” at Galle. Water samples were collected from five different sites for ...
Analyses of biometric growth parameters and feeding habits of Mugil cephalus (Flathead mullet): One of the economically important fish species collected from Negombo Lagoon

Nimasha, N. T. P.; Perera, H. A. C. C. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus) is found to be a potential candidate species in brackish water aquaculture due to its euryhaline nature, and it has ready markets for seeds as well as processed products. However, the lack ...
The vegetation structure and floristic composition of tropical rainforest landscape, at Udakiruwa, Sri Lanka

Sanjeewa, U. D. L.; Singhalage, I. D.; Perera, G. A. D.; Kaliyadasa, P. E.; Kumara, P. H. T.; Ediriweera, E. P. S. K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

The Udakiruwa rainforest fragments in the Uva province, Sri Lanka, represent the last remaining refugia in the Eastern part of the country. Within these forest fragments, populations of endemic plant species thrive, however, ...
Incorporation of pumpkin, Cucurbita maxima (Cucurbitaceae) peel as a feed additive for the growth and color enhancement of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata (Poeciliidae)

Cassim, N.; Epa, U. P. K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Ornamental aquaculture relies greatly on the colors of fish and nutrient-rich feed is a major contributing factor. Carotenoid sources are the main ingredients that enhance fish color. Here, as a cost-effective alternative ...
Morphological and molecular identification of different morphotypes of Suaeda maritima from Puttalam district in Sri Lanka

Jayasundara, R.; Siridewa, K.; Neththipola, T.; De Silva, W. L.; Perera, D.; Attanayake, R. N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Suaeda is a genus belonging to the family Amaranthaceae (Chenopodiaceae) and comprises more than 100 species that are distributed all over the world. Members of the genus are mainly used for food, feed, and medicine. Three ...
The effect of egg desiccation period on the hatching success, morphometrics of emerged larvae and F1 generation adults of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)

Kumari, A. G. Y. G.; Dalpadado, R.; Amarasinghe, L. D. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Dengue is a seasonal vector-borne disease that is transmitted by female Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. One of the most significant challenges in controlling these mosquitoes is the ability of Aedes eggs to ...
Modeling the urban growth and land use changes in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, using GIS

Ariyarathna, T. D. S.; Reinurshan, K.; Hazeema, M.; Wickramasinghe, W. S. B.; Weerasinghe, V. P. A. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

The process of urban growth and its associated land use changes have significant implications for sustainable development and resource management. This research aims to model the urban growth patterns in seven Grama Niladhari ...
Degradability of biodegradable polymers in freshwater, and sediment under laboratory conditions

Wijetunge, D. S.; Ranatunga, R. R. M. K. P.; Manage, P. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Freshwater rivers, streams, and canals carry waste plastics from inland areas to the sea. These plastics may physically break into smaller fragments and float in the water column, deposit in the sediment, and/or reach the ...
Low-cost media composition for increased laccase activity of wood decay fungi, Phlebiopsis flavidoalba and Perenniporia tephropora

Senavirathna, T. M. Y. H.; Attanayake, R. N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Laccase, a versatile enzyme with broad substrate specificity, has been extensively researched for over 30 years due to its diverse biotechnological applications. Among diverse types of laccases, white-rot fungal laccases ...
Analysis of groundwater used in areas beyond the National Water Board distribution network in Ratnapura

Karunasena K, . K. A. D. A.; de Silva, D. S. M.; Hakmanage, N. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Groundwater is the main source of drinking water in selected areas in Ratnapura where municipal water is not accessible. In a majority of households, it is consumed without any treatment. Waterborne diseases such as dysentery ...

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