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 | Activity | Objectives | Expected Outputs/ Benefits |
1 | Development of lenairi type brinjal F1-Hybrid | To develop lenairi type brinjal F1-Hybrid | High quality, high yielding F1-lenairi hybrids |
2 | Development of high yielding, high quality, basal rot tolerant polon mae variety | To develop of high yielding, high quality, basal rot tolerant polon mae variety | Complete the F3 generations |
3 | Year round planting material production of Innala (Solenastemon rotundifolius)through tissue culture for agronomic studies | Availability of quality planting materials | Production of Pest and disease free planting materials |
4 | Improvement of BW11 (Padagoda) variety through hybridization and selection | To protect fruit quality of Padagoda | Hybridization and production of F1 seeds |
5 | Study the effect of mix cropping with ginger(Zingiber officinale) and earthing up intervals to control sweet potato weevil. (ongoing) | To control sweet potato weevil. (ongoing) | Develop IPM programme |
6 | Survey and identification of pests and their damage in leafy vegetables in Matara and Galle district (250 farmers | To identify pests and their damage in leafy vegetables in Matara and Galle district | Develop pest control method |
7 | Study the efficacy of selected Botanicals use as a insecticides against pest in Mukunuwanna (Alternanthera sessiles) | Study the efficacy of selected Botanicals use as a insecticides against pest in Mukunuwanna (Alternanthera sessiles | Control pests using botanicals and avoid using more pesticides  |
8 | Development of a farmer friendly cost effective method for easy harvesting of Katu ala (Dioscorea pentaphylla spp.) | Identify farmer friendly cost effective method for easy harvesting of Katu ala (Dioscorea pentaphylla spp.) | Popularization of Wel ala to home gardens. |
9 | Improvement of marketing quality of cassava (Manihot esculenta) Variety âKirikawadiâ | To improvr marketing quality of cassawa | Development of the peduncle |
10 | Evaluate the relationship between angle of stem cutting and pattern of tuber formation in order to obtain export quality cassava (variety: Kirikawadi) |  To obtain export quality cassava (variety-Kirikawadi) | Increase the marketable value of variety Kirikawadi |
11 | Evaluation of yield of cassava (variety: Kirikawadi) propagated up to 5th reproductive branch | Increase planting material availability | Increased the availability of planting materials. |
12 | Impact of stem cutting harvesting on crop yield of sweet potato (Ipomoea batata) | Increase planting material availability | Increased the availability of planting materials and identify the possibility to use sweet potato leaves as a leafy vegetable. |
13 | Development of high yielding high consumer demanding short duration cassava (Manihot esculenta) variety | To develop short aged cassawa variety | Increased commercial value of cassava |
14 | Development of high yielding short duration sweet potato (Ipomoea batata) variety | To develop short aged sweet potato variety | Development of a consumer preferred variety with higher yields |
15 | NCVTÂ Â Okra | Regional performances of lines | Identify a better okra variety for Matara district |
16 | Evaluate the adaptability of Pluerotus ostreatus a strain from china for growing under local conditions (priliminary study) | To develop new mushroom variety | High yielding mushroom strain |
17 | Optimization of cultivation protocol for milky type mushrooms (Domesticated wild mushroom) | To identify the cultivation protocol for milky type mushroom | High yielding mushroom variety |
18 | Introducing Juncao technology in Oyster mushroom cultivation | To introduce Juncao technology | Efficient and more economical substrate for mushroom cultivation |
19 | Effect of different botanicals for Cercospora leaf spot disease in leafy vegetable cultivation  LWZ | To identify effective botanicals for leaf spot disease | Environmental friendly disease management package |
2020
- Ranawaka L.K, Shyamalee H.A.P.A. 2020. Morphological diversity in twenty Capsicum chinense accessions. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
- Umesha B.G.S, Hemachandra K.S. Shyamalee H.A.P.A., 2020. Evaluation of the performances of bean varieties under insect pest infestation. Proceedings, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
2019
- Karunathilaka, P.H.K.A and Siriwardana, G.L., 2019. Potential new Oyster mushroom strains for Sri Lanka, 6th Ruhuna International Technology Conference, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna.
- Kalhari, D.L.S. , Gunasekara , G.D.M., Wijesekara, I, Weerasuriya, M, Wickramasinghe, I. 2019. Flour analysis and development of glutan-free muffins from traditional yam-Maha angiliala. Symposium on Agrobiodiversity for climate change adaptation food and nutrition. Plant Genetic, Resource Centre Gannoruwa, Peradeniya.
2018
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani, R. H. T. Ishara and P.D. Abeysinghe 2018. Development of embryogenic callus cultures of kolikuttu banana variety Agra. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 20:157.
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani, P.D. Abeysinghe and S. Abeysinghe 2018. In-vitro screening of ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) treated shoot tips of banana for Fusarium wilt using crude culture filtrates of different Fusarium oxysporum isolates. Paper presented at RISTCON 2018, University of Ruhuna
- A. Shirani, G.C. Prasadi. Production of quality planting materials of orchids (Sinhala article). Published in âGovikam Sangarawa:48(4): 6-11.
- H. Ruwanpathirana, M.B. Weerasuriya. 2018. Root and tuber crops as climate resilient crops in Sri Lanka (Sinhala article). Published âDakshina Krushi Nawodayaâ
2017
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani and P.D. Abeysinghe. 2017. In-vitro screening of kolikuttu banana (silk) for fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense). (Short communication) Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 19(2):274-279.
- Shirani, D.A., B. R. Ubeysinghe and M.K.T.K. Amarasinghe. 2017. In-vitro regeneration of Phalaenopsis orchid through flower stalk. Paper presented at National Symposium of Floriculture Research at RBG, Peradeniya on 31st Oct. 2017.
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani, A.W. Gaminie and P.D. Abeysinghe 2016. Determination of optimum dosage of the mutagen ethyl methanesulphonate (EMS) for mass treatment of shoot tips of banana variety âAgraâ. Sri Lanka Journal of Food and Agriculture 2(2): 1-9.
- Shyamalee, H.A.P.A., J. K. J. Chandika, P. A. P. Suranjika 2017. Morphological variation and characterization of local mungbean germplasm. Sri Lanka Journal of Food and Agriculture 2(2): 1-9.
- C.Prasadi, D.L.Wathugala and K.L.A.W.Harsha Kumara (2017). Pesticide usage in vegetable cultivation in Matara District , Proceeding 2017, faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara
- C.Prasadi, D.L.Wathugala and K.L.A.W. Harsha Kumara (2017). Integrated pest management practice used by vegetable farmers in Matara District , Annual Symposium of Department of Agriculture (ASDA 2017) – short communication
- C.Prasadi, D.A.B.N. Amarasekara, K.L.A.W.Harsha Kumara and N.S.Liyanapathirana (2017) Present status and future implications of floriculture sector in Matara District , National symposium Floriculture Research at RBG, Peradeniya on 31st Oct. 2017.
- A.Shirani, G.C.Prasadi and D.S. Kadawathaarachchi â Production of quality plants of orchidâ (Sinhala) article for Gowikam Sagarawa submitted for publication.
2016
- Rajapakse, J.C., Karunatilaka, H.K.A., and Siriwardena, G.L (2016).âPotential use of biochar in growth substrate for Pleurotus ostreatus cultivationâ accepted for oral presentation at the International Society for Mushroom Science, held in Amstedam, The Netherlands. 19th May -2nd June 2016.
- Rajapakse, J.C., Nanayakkara, C.M., Karunatilaka,H.K.A., and Siriwardena, G.L. (2016). Yield performance of Pleurotus ostreatus cultivated on five different growth substrates. Proc. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo.Pp285. 11-22 October 2016.
- Effect of natural extracts and Plant Growth Regulators on Dendrobium orchids. Authored by P.I. Ranawaka, D.A. Shirani and S.J.B.A. Jayasekara. Published in Proceedings of 15th Agricultural Research Symposium on 28-29th June 2016.
- Some Low Cost options on in-vitro propagation of Dendrobium orchids. Authored by D.A. Shirani, K.A.C. Niroshani, J.S. Mutumali and D.S. Kadawatharachchi were published at National Symposium on Floriculture research, 2016 at Royal Botanic garden, Peradeniya.
- Prasadi ,G.C.,D.L.Wathugala (2016) Assessment of pesticide usage in leafy vegtable farming in Matara district , Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18 :156-160
- Prasadi, G.C., N.S.Liyanapathirana (2016) Assessment of socio economic impact of Weligama Coconut Wilt Diasease (WCWD); a case study Weligama DS division. A poster presented during 18th Annual symposium of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture help in 8-9 September, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.- poster presentation
- Shyamalee H.A.P.A., Janaki.K.L.C., V.G.A Wishvajith. and K.K. Madhushani âRasa guna piri Innalaâ Govikam Sangarawa. Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya.Vol:47, No 02.
- Shyamalee H.A.P.A., âInnala wagakara ganimu atha mita sarukaraâ (2016) Govikam Sangarawa. Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya. Vol:47, No 03.
2015
- Shirani, D.A, W.G.M. Surangi and D.S. Kadawatharachchi, Gypsophila paniculata: A potential floricultural crop for Low Country Wet Zone. Paper presented at National Symposium on Floriculture Research at Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya, on 21st . December, 2015.
- A research paper on âStatus of edible and medicinal mushroom research in Sri Lankaâ was presented at 8th International conference on mushroom biology and mushroom product in India.
- Cultivation of Babyâs breath (Sinhala) in âLankadeepa â14th of July, 2015
- Rajapakse, J.C (2014). Status of edible and medicinal mushroom research in Sri Lanka. Proc. 8th International conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products. Vol. II pp 417-421.
2013
- Samanthi, J.A., H.M.P.S. Kumari, H.A.L.H.K. Herath, D.A.Shirani and M.M. Nugaliyadde, 2013. Development of in-vitro establishment and multiplication technology from gerbera flower buds. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 15:305-309.
- Shyamalee, H.A.P.A 2012. âIPANELLE MUNG WAWAMUâ. GOVIKAM SANGARAWA January âMarch 2012 , 43 âvolume 01.(ISSN-1391-5703) Department of Agriculture.
- Wanniarachchi, S. D. and Shyamalee, H. A. P. A. 2005. Monitoring soil quality in low country wet zone agricultural lands: identifying soil quality indicators responsive to land management. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 15-16.
- Wanniarachchi, S. D., and Shyamalee, H. A. P. A. 2004. Soil organic matter and wet aggregate stability in a low country wet zone Ultisol as affected by land use. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 92.
- Wanniarachchi, S. D. and H. A. P. A. Shyamalee 2004. Influence of land management on soil quality indicators in an Ultisol in Sri Lanka. Eurosoil 2004, September 4-12, 2004, Freiburg, Germany.
2020
- Ranawaka L.K, Shyamalee H.A.P.A. 2020. Morphological diversity in twenty Capsicum chinense accessions. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
- Umesha B.G.S, Hemachandra K.S. Shyamalee H.A.P.A., 2020. Evaluation of the performances of bean varieties under insect pest infestation. Proceedings, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
2019
- Karunathilaka, P.H.K.A and Siriwardana, G.L., 2019. Potential new Oyster mushroom strains for Sri Lanka, 6th Ruhuna International Technology Conference, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna.
- Kalhari, D.L.S. , Gunasekara , G.D.M., Wijesekara, I, Weerasuriya, M, Wickramasinghe, I. 2019. Flour analysis and development of glutan-free muffins from traditional yam-Maha angiliala. Symposium on Agrobiodiversity for climate change adaptation food and nutrition. Plant Genetic, Resource Centre Gannoruwa, Peradeniya.
2018
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani, R. H. T. Ishara and P.D. Abeysinghe 2018. Development of embryogenic callus cultures of kolikuttu banana variety Agra. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 20:157.
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani, P.D. Abeysinghe and S. Abeysinghe 2018. In-vitro screening of ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) treated shoot tips of banana for Fusarium wilt using crude culture filtrates of different Fusarium oxysporum isolates. Paper presented at RISTCON 2018, University of Ruhuna
- A. Shirani, G.C. Prasadi. Production of quality planting materials of orchids (Sinhala article). Published in âGovikam Sangarawa:48(4): 6-11.
- H. Ruwanpathirana, M.B. Weerasuriya. 2018. Root and tuber crops as climate resilient crops in Sri Lanka (Sinhala article). Published âDakshina Krushi Nawodayaâ
2017
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani and P.D. Abeysinghe. 2017. In-vitro screening of kolikuttu banana (silk) for fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense). (Short communication) Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 19(2):274-279.
- Shirani, D.A., B. R. Ubeysinghe and M.K.T.K. Amarasinghe. 2017. In-vitro regeneration of Phalaenopsis orchid through flower stalk. Paper presented at National Symposium of Floriculture Research at RBG, Peradeniya on 31st Oct. 2017.
- Shirani, D.A., K.A.C. Niroshani, A.W. Gaminie and P.D. Abeysinghe 2016. Determination of optimum dosage of the mutagen ethyl methanesulphonate (EMS) for mass treatment of shoot tips of banana variety âAgraâ. Sri Lanka Journal of Food and Agriculture 2(2): 1-9.
- Shyamalee, H.A.P.A., J. K. J. Chandika, P. A. P. Suranjika 2017. Morphological variation and characterization of local mungbean germplasm. Sri Lanka Journal of Food and Agriculture 2(2): 1-9.
- C.Prasadi, D.L.Wathugala and K.L.A.W.Harsha Kumara (2017). Pesticide usage in vegetable cultivation in Matara District , Proceeding 2017, faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara
- C.Prasadi, D.L.Wathugala and K.L.A.W. Harsha Kumara (2017). Integrated pest management practice used by vegetable farmers in Matara District , Annual Symposium of Department of Agriculture (ASDA 2017) – short communication
- C.Prasadi, D.A.B.N. Amarasekara, K.L.A.W.Harsha Kumara and N.S.Liyanapathirana (2017) Present status and future implications of floriculture sector in Matara District , National symposium Floriculture Research at RBG, Peradeniya on 31st Oct. 2017.
- A.Shirani, G.C.Prasadi and D.S. Kadawathaarachchi â Production of quality plants of orchidâ (Sinhala) article for Gowikam Sagarawa submitted for publication.
2016
- Rajapakse, J.C., Karunatilaka, H.K.A., and Siriwardena, G.L (2016).âPotential use of biochar in growth substrate for Pleurotus ostreatus cultivationâ accepted for oral presentation at the International Society for Mushroom Science, held in Amstedam, The Netherlands. 19th May -2nd June 2016.
- Rajapakse, J.C., Nanayakkara, C.M., Karunatilaka,H.K.A., and Siriwardena, G.L. (2016). Yield performance of Pleurotus ostreatus cultivated on five different growth substrates. Proc. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo.Pp285. 11-22 October 2016.
- Effect of natural extracts and Plant Growth Regulators on Dendrobium orchids. Authored by P.I. Ranawaka, D.A. Shirani and S.J.B.A. Jayasekara. Published in Proceedings of 15th Agricultural Research Symposium on 28-29th June 2016.
- Some Low Cost options on in-vitro propagation of Dendrobium orchids. Authored by D.A. Shirani, K.A.C. Niroshani, J.S. Mutumali and D.S. Kadawatharachchi were published at National Symposium on Floriculture research, 2016 at Royal Botanic garden, Peradeniya.
- Prasadi ,G.C.,D.L.Wathugala (2016) Assessment of pesticide usage in leafy vegtable farming in Matara district , Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18 :156-160
- Prasadi, G.C., N.S.Liyanapathirana (2016) Assessment of socio economic impact of Weligama Coconut Wilt Diasease (WCWD); a case study Weligama DS division. A poster presented during 18th Annual symposium of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture help in 8-9 September, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.- poster presentation
- Shyamalee H.A.P.A., Janaki.K.L.C., V.G.A Wishvajith. and K.K. Madhushani âRasa guna piri Innalaâ Govikam Sangarawa. Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya.Vol:47, No 02.
- Shyamalee H.A.P.A., âInnala wagakara ganimu atha mita sarukaraâ (2016) Govikam Sangarawa. Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya. Vol:47, No 03.
2015
- Shirani, D.A, W.G.M. Surangi and D.S. Kadawatharachchi, Gypsophila paniculata: A potential floricultural crop for Low Country Wet Zone. Paper presented at National Symposium on Floriculture Research at Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya, on 21st . December, 2015.
- A research paper on âStatus of edible and medicinal mushroom research in Sri Lankaâ was presented at 8th International conference on mushroom biology and mushroom product in India.
- Cultivation of Babyâs breath (Sinhala) in âLankadeepa â14th of July, 2015
- Rajapakse, J.C (2014). Status of edible and medicinal mushroom research in Sri Lanka. Proc. 8th International conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products. Vol. II pp 417-421.
2013
- Samanthi, J.A., H.M.P.S. Kumari, H.A.L.H.K. Herath, D.A.Shirani and M.M. Nugaliyadde, 2013. Development of in-vitro establishment and multiplication technology from gerbera flower buds. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 15:305-309.
- Shyamalee, H.A.P.A 2012. âIPANELLE MUNG WAWAMUâ. GOVIKAM SANGARAWA January âMarch 2012 , 43 âvolume 01.(ISSN-1391-5703) Department of Agriculture.
- Wanniarachchi, S. D. and Shyamalee, H. A. P. A. 2005. Monitoring soil quality in low country wet zone agricultural lands: identifying soil quality indicators responsive to land management. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 15-16.
- Wanniarachchi, S. D., and Shyamalee, H. A. P. A. 2004. Soil organic matter and wet aggregate stability in a low country wet zone Ultisol as affected by land use. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 92.
- Wanniarachchi, S. D. and H. A. P. A. Shyamalee 2004. Influence of land management on soil quality indicators in an Ultisol in Sri Lanka. Eurosoil 2004, September 4-12, 2004, Freiburg, Germany.