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Performance evaluation of coconut estates: developing an index to evaluate performance of coconut estates managed by Kurunegala Plantations Ltd.
(2020)Abstract — Coconut industry plays a vital role in the economy of Sri Lanka and in rural livelihood. Over 497,000ha of lands are cultivated with coconuts in Sri Lanka. Estate sector accounts for 25% of the land area for ... -
Enhancement of growth and yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) using cocompost pellets with biochar
(2020)Abstract— Waste generation and complexity is increasing due to urbanization and absence of proper solid waste management system in developing countries. Co-composted organic fractions of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) with ... -
Identifying Factors for Sustaining the Zero Accident Vision: A Case of Tire Company in Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract— Zero Accident Vision (ZAV) encourages the vision that accidents are preventable. The objective of this study is to identify the factors which enable, and impede ZAV in a tire industry. Behaviour-based safety may ... -
Identification of Wolbachia like endosymbiont DNA in Setaria digitata genome and phylogenetic analysis of filarial nematodes
(2020)Setaria digitata is a Wolbachia-free filarial parasite that causes cerebrospinal nematodiasis in non-permissive hosts such as goats and sheep, leading to substantial economic losses in animal husbandry. Therefore, there ... -
Effect of vermicompost with biodynamic formulated biochar on Carbon and Nitrogen mineralization in Ultisols and Alfisols
(2020)Abstract— Organic amendments provide good nutritional input to the soil by maintaining environmental sustainability. Availability of nutrients are less due to soil salinization and acidity in Alfisols and Ultisols, ...