Food Research Unit - Research and Publications
On going Research
Publications
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On going Research
| Title/ Program | Objectives | Expected outcomes |
| Application of natural edible wax treatment to extend the shelf life of selected horticultural products | To extend the shelf-life with maintaining the quality of horticultural products | New technology for extending shelf life of selected horticultural crops |
| Nutritious food production with incorporation of sea weeds (With NARA) | Quality improvements | Common food poducts with nutritionally sound composition with application of sea weeds |
| Identification of Freezing technology for vegetables | To introduce new technology | New technology for extending shelf life of vegetables |
| Identification of storage conditions of Guava and other most cultivating varieties of fruits and vegetables | To introduce cold storage practices for export market | Shelf life extension through cold storge and T and RH conditions for commonly grown vegeables |
| Identification of freezing technology for fruits | To introduce high value technologies | New technology contd., |
| Identification of the effect of processing method on nutritional quality aspects of horticultural products (Pumpkin Ice cream, Noodles etc.,) | To introduce nutritionally sound food products for seasonal products | Nutritionally rich processed products for vegetables with low market value |
| Development of technology for pumpkin flour incorporated bread | To introduce high value technologies | 1.Value added product for pumpkin 2.Reduce post-harvest loss of pumpkin |
| Comparative study on tomato sauce produced from imported pulp and tomato sauce produced from locally dehydrated tomato powder. | To introduce new technology for local tomato sauce production | |
| Comparative study on widely grown tomato varieties in Sri Lanka to select the most suitable varieties for sauce production as dehydrated powder. | Identification of the most suitable widely grown tomato varieties in Sri Lanka for sauce production as dehydrated powder | Reduce post-harvest loss of tomato |
| Quality evaluation of advanced breeding lines of bitter guard | To increase quality aspects of bitter gourd | Contribute to develop a new bitter guard variety |
| Development of technology to make powder for instant drink from Fruits and vegetables. (Anona ,Tomato,Avocado) | To introduce high value products | Reduce post-harvest loss of Fruits and vegetables. |
| Development of technology to extend shelf life of fruits through application of edible wax.(Mango,Avocado,Mandari,Papaw) | Development of technology | Reduce post-harvest loss of Fruits and vegetables. |
| Development of processed food products for fruits and vegetables on emerging requirements | Development of technology | Reduce post-harvest loss of Fruits |
| Quality evaluation of advanced breeding lines of fruits and vegetables | To improve quality characteristics | Reduce post-harvest loss of Fruits and vegetables |
| Evaluation of exotic potato varieties and local breeding lines for production of French fries/ chips | To identify highly demand value added product | Contribute to develop new varieties of fruits and vegetables |
| Quality improvement of developed nutritious powder formula using rice milk blended with moringa leaves/soursop | To introduce nutritious value added products | 3 trials 2 value added product |
| Quality improvement of value added products from cassava | To improve quality of value added products | 2 value added product |
| Development and quality evaluation of extruded food products using local yam varieties | To identify quality of value added products | 3 trials 2 value added product |
| Development and quality evaluation of nutritionally rich rice ice cream fortified with fruit pulp and fermented rice bran | Development of improved quality value added products of rice | 3 trials 2 value added product |
| Characterization of different varieties of sweet potato, pumpkin and tomato for bioactive/functional components | Characterization of sweet potato, pumpkin and tomato for bioactive/functional components | Variral characterization for bioacive compounds |
| Analysis of impact of cooking/processing steps on carotenoid contents of sweet potato, pumpkin and tomato | Analysis of cooking impact of carotenoids in the selected crops | Cooking/processing impact on carotenoids in weet potato, pumpkin and tomato |
| Development of innovative juice products from fruits and vegetables | Development of mixed juice formulation | Innovatove juice products |
Publications
- Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U., R.R.M.K.T. Rathnayake, K.G.H.S. Peiris, D.K. Wijerathne, K.W.P.D. Karandawala, H.M.N.D.B. Hennayaka, D.N. Hettiarachchi, S.D. Rebeira, 2019. Effect oif storage on physicochemical parameters and aflatoxin production in non-roasted chili powder in local markets. Annals of Sri Lanka, Department of Agricyulture, 2019.21.
- Hettiarachchi, D.N., H.M.P.B.Somarathne, W.A.J.P.Wijesinghe, D.L.C.N.Hitigedara, R.A.Wijerathna, H.R.P.Fernando, S.M.A.C.U.Senarathne. (2019).Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill) Powder as a Substitute for Fresh Pulp in Sauce Industry. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture .21:26.
- D.N. Hettiarachchi, K.H. Sarananda, S.T.J. Bandara and C.K. Ranawana, 2016. Development of noval candy using calabash gourd, Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol. 18 page 77 (poster)
- Warshamana, I.K., P.R.A. Wijesinghe, G.T.S. Perera, T.N.P. Fernando, S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne, S.S. Weligamage, H.M.R. Bandara, T. Swaminadan and L. Nugaliyadda, 2016. Efficacy of Ethyl formate (16.3%) w/w) in liquid carbon dioxide (83.7%) w/w) as a fumigant for the control of mealy bugs in pine apple and pests of stored rice and maize. 2016. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol. 18 page 165-168.
- Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U., D.K. Wijerathna, K.W.P.D. Karandawela and K.H. Sarananda, 2016. Determination of effect of cooking on total polyphenol and ascorbic acid and antioxidant activity of five common green leafy vegetables and curry leaves. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol. 18 page 9-12.
- Fernando,H.R.P., U.G.K.Sandaruwani, K.M.Somawathi, D.N.Hettiarachchi, S.M.A.C.U.Senaratne. (2018). Effect of Maltodextrine on Physical Properties of Spray Dried Fruit Pulp Powder of Annona muricata and Annona reticulata.Annels of Sri Lanka Department of Agricultue, 20: 23
- Panditharatne, P.W. M.H.P., H.R.P.Fernando, P.K.Dissanayake. (2018). Production of durian (Duriozibethinus) powder by spray drying techniques.Annels of Sri Lanka Department of Agricultue, 20: 20
- Senarathne S.M.A.C.U., D.K. Wijerathne, K.W.P.D. Karandawala, H.R.P. Fernando and D.N. Hettiarachchci,2018. A study on the physicochemical and microscopic characteristic of fresh and processed bee honey from the Uva province of Sri Lanka, Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture,2018.
- Rebeira S.,Full paper in ASDA 2018 titled “Rice Milkshake Fortified With Fermented Rice Bran And Fruit Pulp”
- Sarananda, K.H. (1989). Response of ‘Embul` bananas to modified atmosphere storage. Tropical Agriculturist, 145: 104 – 113
- Sarananda, K.H. (1990). Green-soft disorder during simulated transport of Cavendish bananas. Thesis submitted for MSc(Horticulture) at University of the Philippines at Los Banos, The Philippines.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1990). Effect of calcium carbide on ripening of ‘Embul` bananas. Tropical Agriculturist, 146: 27 – 35.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1993). Effect of some postharvest handling practices on stem- end rot of avocado caused by Diplodia natalensis. KRUSHI, A Technical Bulletin for researchers, Extension workers and Trainers in Agriculture, 13: 21.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wainwright, H. Swinburne, T.N. and Wilson Wijerathnam, R.S. (1993). Modified atmosphere storage of embul bananas at chilling temperatures. In postharvest handling of tropical fruits, proceedings of an international conference held at Chang Mai, Thailand, 19 – 23 July 1993 419-421.
- Wilson Wijerathnam, R.S.; Jayathilake, S.; Sarananda Hewage, S.K.; Paranerupasingham, S.and Peris, C.N. Determination of maturity indices for Sri Lankan Embul bananas. In postharvest handling of tropical fruits. Proceedings of an international conference held at Chang Mai, Thailand, 19 -23 July 1993, 338 – 340.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1994). Use of calcium carbide to induce ripening in bananas. KRUSHI, A Technical Bulletin for Researchers, Extension workers and Trainers in Agriculture, 14(1):29-30.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R.S.W. Wijerathnam, (1994). Controlled atmosphere storage of ‘Embul’ bananas. Tropical Agricultural Research 6: 17-22.
- Hewage, K.S., Wainwright, H. and Luo, Y. (1995). Effect of ethanol and acetaldehyde on banana ripening. J. Horticultural Science 70, 51 – 55.
- Sarananda Hewage, K., Wainwright, H., Wijertnam, R.S.W. and Swinburne, T.R. (1995). The modified atmosphere storage of bananas as affected by different temperatures. Postharvest Physiology, Pathology and Technologies for Horticultural Commodities: Recent Advances, 172-176.
- Hewage, K.S., Wainwright, H and Wijeratnam, R.S.W. (1996). Quantitative assessment of chilling injury in banana using a colorimeter. J. Hort. Sci. 71: 135-139.
- Hewage, K.S. (1996). Factors influencing post-harvest longevity of Embul bananas. PhD thesissubmitted to University of London.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wainwright, H. and Wilson Wijeratnam, R. (1996). Inhibition of ethylene biosynthesis in modified atmosphere stored bananas. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 8 306-314.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R.S.W. Wijeratnam, (1996). Changes in susceptibility to crown rot during maturation Embul bananas and effect of oxygen and carbon dioxide on extent of the rot. SLASS abstract 1996.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1997). Calcium carbide for mango ripening. AGTEC in brief, Technical information bulletin, Vol.2 No4.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1997). Reducing postharvest losses in okra. AGTEC in brief, Technical information bulletin, Vol.2 No.7.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R. Amarakoon, (1998). Methods to minimize postharvest rots of mango. KRUSHI 16(4): 1-5.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R. Amarakoon. (1999). Methods to minimize postharvest rot of three local cultivars of mango. Annual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture, 21-22 September 1999.
- Amarakon, R, K.H. Sarananda and D.C.K. Illeperuma (1999). Quality of mangoes as affected by stage of maturity. Tropical Agricultural Research 11: 74-85.
- Amarakoon, R. D.C.K. Illeperuma and K.H. Sarananda (1999). Effect of calcium carbide treatment on ripening and quality of vellaicolomban and Willard mangoes. Tropical Agricultural Research 11: 54-60.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1999). Artificially ripening fruits: methods. KRUSHI (18): No 1-2, 22-25.
- Illeperuma, D.C.K., P.T. Galappatty and K.H. Sarananda (2000). Modified atmosphere storage of Kolikuttu bananas at low temperature. J. Horticultural science and Biotechnology 75(1): 92-96.
- Sarananda, K.H., W.P. Hettiarachchi, S.J.V.M.L. Samarakoon and J. Eeswara (2000). Use of Enthral to induce ripening process of bananas. Annual symposium of the Department of Agriculture, 21-22 September 2000.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2000). Appropriate postharvest technologies for horticultural crops in Sri Lanka. Report of the APO seminar on Appropriate Postharvest technologies for horticultural crops held in Bangkok from 5-9 July 1999.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wijetunga, S.A. and Wijesundara, A. (2001). Best quality mature jak fruits for super markets. KRUSHI 20: No 1-2, 9- 4.
- Jayasooriya, J.M.K.M. and Sarananda, K.H. (2002). Study on stem end rot of avocado (Percea Americana) caused by Botryodiplodia theobromae and its control measures. Proceedings of Agricultural Research Symposium held on 4 June 2002, Wayamba Univesity of Sri Lanka.
- Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. and Sarananda, K.H. (2002). Postharvest quality of ‘Maurtius’ pineapple and reasons for reduce quality. Accepted for Tropical Agriculture Research and Extension 5(1 & 2):53-56.
- Sarananda, K.H. and Dulani, H.N. Hot Ethral improves peel colour development of Karuthacolomban mango. KRUSHI, Vol 21,22 No. 11-4 April 2002, March 2004.
- Sarananda, K.H., Silva, K.I.P. and Wijesinghe, D.G.N.G. (2003). Development of suitable technology and package for marketing of minimally processed Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis). Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 5: 207-218.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2003). Impact of soil nutrients and defence elicitors on disease resistance in banana. Paper presented in Management of postharvest diseases of subtropical and tropical fruits using their natural resistance mechanism. ACIAR workshop, Brisbane, February 10-14.
- Sarananda, K.H. and Sujatha Kumari, (2003). Postharvest disease control of Karuthacolomban mango trough improved postharvest handling practices. Paper presented on symposium on “Technology for environment protected sustainable agriculture” on 19-21 November 2003.
- Kumari, I.S. Saranada, K.H. and Jayarathna, D.L. (2003). An approach to control stem end rot of “Karuthacolomban” mango. Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya p-81.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P., Dulani, H.N. and Peiris, C.N. (2004). Effect of hot ethral dip treatment for improving peel colour development and reducing stem end rot of karuthacolomban mango. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 6:187-194
- Sarananda, K.H. Balasuriya, S.T. and Ganeshalingam, K. (2004). Quality of papaya variety ‘Ratna’ as affected by postharvest handling. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 7, 72-78.
- Sarananda, K.H., U.N.G.C. Kumari, Eeswara, J.P. and Rathnayaka, R.M.N.D. (2004). Artificial ripening reduces postharvest losses of avocado. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension. 7: 144-149.
- Abeywickrama, K., Kulatathna, L., Sarananda, K.H. and Abeygunawardana, D. (2004). Cymbopogon citrates (lemon grass) and citral a+b spray treatments alone or in combination with sodium bicarbonate in controlling crown rot in embul banana (Musa acuminata AAB). Tropical Agricultural research and Extension. 7:104-111.
- Sarananda, K.H., Gunawardana, I.P. and Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. (2005). Effect of pre-treatment and packaging film for minimally processed carrots stored at low temperature. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension. 8: 13-21.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2005). Horticultural crops and food safety standards in Sri Lanka. Chronicle of the international workshop on Food safety standards for better export of fruits and vegetable products. 191-200.
- Sarananda, K.H. and W.W.D.M.G.D. Dassanayake. (2006-2007). Extension of storage life of kolikuttu bananas. Tropical Agriculturist 156:1- 15.
- Dharmabandu, P.T.S., de Silva, S.M., Wimalasena, S., Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. and Sarananda, K.H. (2007). Effect of pre-treatments on extending the shelf life of minimally processed ‘Ela Batu (Solanum surattense). Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 10: 61-66.
- Pushpakumari, M.W.N., Sarananda, K.H. and Nayananjalee, W.A.D. (2008). Development of natural mango flavoured drinking yoghurt. Abstract of final year research, Faculty of agriculture, university of Rajarata.
- Wijesinghe, W.A.P and K.H. Sarananda (2008). Utilization of cassava through freezing. Journal of Food and Agriculture. 1: 17-29.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2008). Pre-harvest calcium spray in incidence of internal browning in pineapple cv. Mauritius during cold storage. Agrieast. 7:1-8.
- Kirthisinghe, J.P., K.H. Sarananda and D. Kumaragamage (2008). Sit specific nutrient application on yield, quality and postharvest life of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.). Tropical Agricultural Research 20: 89-101.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2009). Improving nutritional quality of foods through improving agricultural technologies. Abstracts of the scientific sessions, Nutrition society of Sri Lanka.
- Abeywickrama, K. (2009).Post harvest concepts and research trends. (ed.) Sarananda, K.H. Godage publishers.
- Abeywickrama, K, C. Wijerathna, H. Herath., and K.H. Sarananda (2009). An integrated treatment of basil oil (Ocimum basilicum ) and alum with modified atmosphere to control crown rot disease in Embul banana. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 12(1) 23-30.
- Pratheepa, S., K.M. Somawathie2, K.H. Sarananda3 and T. Madhujith (2011). Antioxidant Activity of Different Varieties of Bitter Gourds (Momordica spp. Cultivated in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the University of Peradeniya research sessions.P 42.
- Rathnayaka, R.M.E.S., C.K. Beneragama and K.H. Sarananda. (2011). Effect of 1- methylcyclopropene-1-carboxylic acid on ripening related changes in dessert type banana cultivar ‘Kolikuttu’. Proceedings of the university of Peradeniya research sessions. P 43
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda. (2013). Sensory evaluation, proximate analysis and available carbohydrate content of soy flour in cooperated cereal based traditional Sri Lankan Breakfast foods. International Journal of Research in agriculture and food sciences. 1 (4): 10 – 19 2013
- N. Hitigedara, K.H. Sarananda and A.J.M.B. Adikari. Development of cheese whey based drinking yoghurt incorporated with pineapple. Paper presented in undergraduate research symposium proceedings 31st July 2013. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
- Hewapathirana, H.D.P.T., K.H. Sarananda and A.M.J.B. Adikari. (2013). Development of fiber and iron enriched stirred yoghurt by using finger millet. Paper presented in undergraduate research symposium proceedings 31st July 2013. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2014). Production and postharvest management of cabbage in Sri Lanka. Paper presented in workshop on Postharvest Management of Horticultural Crops in Asia. March 11th-15th, 2014. Viantiane, Lao PDR. (143-160).
- H.D.G.S.N. Weerasinghe, K.H. Sarananda and A.M.J.B. Adikari (2014). Development of extruded flakes using finger millet, soy bean and rice. Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2nd July 2014.
- W.M.D.K. Bandara, K.H. Sarananda, N.W.I.A. Jayawardana and W.A.D. Nayananjalee 2014. Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) based malted milk. Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium , Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2nd July 2014.
- Karunarathne, A.M., K.H. Sarananda and P.H.P. Prasanna. (2014). Production of soybean sprouts and their utilization. Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2nd July 2014.
- Wijesiri, V.T., C.K. Illeperuma and K.H. Sarananda (2014). Development of rice noodles by incorporating Moringa Oleifera (drumstick) leaves for calcium enrichment. Peradeniya University Research Sessions 2014.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2014). Linking biodiversity to supply chain through food processing. Paper presented in International Symposium on Biodiversity, Food and Nutrition, 8th December 2014, The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Wijesinghe, J.A.C.C., I. Wickramasinghe and K.H. Sarananda. (2014). Granular morphological composition of Kithul (Caryota urens) flour obtained from five different growing areas in Sri Lanka. ICMA proceedings, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches held on 13tt to 14th August 2014, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardanapura.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda. (2015). Effect of poressing method on physical and sensory characteristics of soy (Glycine Max) milk. Proceedings of the Peradenya International Research Sessions, 19:5th and 6th November 2015.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda. (2015). Glycemic response of traditional breakfast foods in adults with type 2 diabetes mellus. Tropical Agriculture Research 27(1) 39-48.
- Wijesinghe, J.A.A.C, I. Wickramasinghe and K.H. Sarananda (2015). Physico-chemical properties of flour from tapped and untapped Kithul (Caryota urens) trees in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Life Sciences, International Research Journal 2: 1:105-113.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D,T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda (2014). Effect of vegetables mixed curry on Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of soy four incorporated traditions Sri Lankan breakfast foods in healthy adults. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 13(11):616-621.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda (2012). Sensory evaluation of traditional breakfast food substituted with soy flour and red rice flour. Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka 17: 137-138.
- Nisansala, Y.M.C., L.K.R.R. Jayakody, K.H. Sarananda and S. Somarathne (2015). Effect of pre-harvest potassium treatment on stem end rot disease development of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. TomEJC during fruit ripening. Sabaragamuwa University Journal 14 (2) 119-132.
- Weerasooriya, W.M.N.L., A.M.M.U. Adikari and K.H. Sarananda (2016). Development of ready-to-cook composite vegetable leather using locally available vegetables. Paper presented at Undergraduate Research Symposium 2016, September 28, Faculty of Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
- Sarananda, K.H. 2012. Effect of Urea application as a top dressing on development of Black Heart Disorder of Mauritious Pineapple (Anannas comosus L.) during cold storage. Journal of Food and Agriculture 05, (No I and II): 39-45.
- Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U., D.K. Wijerathne, K.W.P.D. Karandawala and K.H. Sarananda (2016). Determination of effect of cooking on total polyphenol content, Ascorbic acid content and Antioxidant activity of five common green leafy vegetables and curry leaves in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculturist 164: 109-120.
- Ruwanthi Premathilaka, Indira Wickramasinghe and Sarananda Hewage 2016. Vitro antioxidant activity of leafy extracts on three medicinal plants; Costus specious (Koen.) Smith, Coccinia grandis (L.) J. Voigt and Wattakaka Volubilis. European Journal of Academic Essays 3(3): 141-146.
- Hisham, A.H.M., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senaratne (2017). Aloe vera Gel as and Edble coating to prolong shelf life of papaya (Carica papaya L.) . Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP306-310.
- Herath, H.M.D.P., R.H.M.K. Rathnayake, L.A. Rathnayake and K.H. Sarananda (2017). Postharvest quality and acceptability of Mauritious Pineapple harvested at different maturity stages. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 301-305.
- Jayawardana, Y.D.A., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarthane (2017), Antioxidant levels of Alternathera sessilis (Mukunuwenna) as affected by the cultivar and ferlizer applications. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 359-363.
- Karunatilake, D.D.C.I., S.A.E.C. Wijesinghe and K.H. Sarananda (2017). Development and quality evaluation of Kiri ala (Xanthososma sagittifolium L.), Raja Ala (Diascorea alata L.) and wheat flour mixed cookies. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP374-378.
- Wijayawickrama, M.A., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathna (2017). Effect of acidity and pasteurization temperature on microbial growth in low calorie mango (Mangifera indica) Ready-to-Serve drink. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP409-413.
- Wijekoon, A.W.M.C.L.K., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathyne (2017). Effect of microwave heat treatment on microbial stability of medium sugar mango ready-to-serve drink filled in PET bottles. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 446-449.
- Godakumbura, H.S.K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne (2017). Effect on pre-treatment microwave heating on dehydration rate and quality of dehydrated papaya (Carica papaya L.). 16 th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 455-458.
- Sewwandi, A.G.P. K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.U. Senarathne (2017). Ejject of pre-treatments on minimally processed ripe jack fruit (Artocarphus heterophyllus). 16 th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
- Thalwatta, T.G.T.D. and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Preparation of nutrient bar adding liquid glucose, 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 140-143.
- Asif, M.N.M., M. Bulathkandagea, R,H,M,K, Rathnayake and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Development of jackfruit based vegetarian finger enriched with vegetable protein. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 179-183.
- Bandara, J.A.N.C and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Effect of stage of maturity at harvest and induced ripening on textural changes of ripe avocado (Persea Americana). 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 184-188.
- Pathirana, A.I.R.L. and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Investigation of effect of finger millet flour on textural changes of composite flour muffins aiming for children. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 223-227.
- Shanmugaraja, J. and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Maintian the postharvest quality of Kolijuttu banana variety Agra during ripening. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 246-250.
- Chathurika, D,S. K.H. Sarananda and A.G.K. Wijesinghe (2018). Consumer perception of coconut milk based cooked products as affected by different froms of processed coconut milk products. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 261-265
- Haleema, M.H. K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne (2018). Effect of steam blanching on quality of dehydrated papaya (Caruca papaya L.). 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 275-279
- Medagoda, M.H.M.D.M.L., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne (2018). Effect of microwave heat treatment on sterilization of low-sugar mixed ready-to-serve drink. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 300-304.
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- Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U., R.R.M.K.T. Rathnayake, K.G.H.S. Peiris, D.K. Wijerathne, K.W.P.D. Karandawala, H.M.N.D.B. Hennayaka, D.N. Hettiarachchi, S.D. Rebeira, 2019. Effect oif storage on physicochemical parameters and aflatoxin production in non-roasted chili powder in local markets. Annals of Sri Lanka, Department of Agricyulture, 2019.21.
- Hettiarachchi, D.N., H.M.P.B.Somarathne, W.A.J.P.Wijesinghe, D.L.C.N.Hitigedara, R.A.Wijerathna, H.R.P.Fernando, S.M.A.C.U.Senarathne. (2019).Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill) Powder as a Substitute for Fresh Pulp in Sauce Industry. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture .21:26.
- D.N. Hettiarachchi, K.H. Sarananda, S.T.J. Bandara and C.K. Ranawana, 2016. Development of noval candy using calabash gourd, Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol. 18 page 77 (poster)
- Warshamana, I.K., P.R.A. Wijesinghe, G.T.S. Perera, T.N.P. Fernando, S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne, S.S. Weligamage, H.M.R. Bandara, T. Swaminadan and L. Nugaliyadda, 2016. Efficacy of Ethyl formate (16.3%) w/w) in liquid carbon dioxide (83.7%) w/w) as a fumigant for the control of mealy bugs in pine apple and pests of stored rice and maize. 2016. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol. 18 page 165-168.
- Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U., D.K. Wijerathna, K.W.P.D. Karandawela and K.H. Sarananda, 2016. Determination of effect of cooking on total polyphenol and ascorbic acid and antioxidant activity of five common green leafy vegetables and curry leaves. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol. 18 page 9-12.
- Fernando,H.R.P., U.G.K.Sandaruwani, K.M.Somawathi, D.N.Hettiarachchi, S.M.A.C.U.Senaratne. (2018). Effect of Maltodextrine on Physical Properties of Spray Dried Fruit Pulp Powder of Annona muricata and Annona reticulata.Annels of Sri Lanka Department of Agricultue, 20: 23
- Panditharatne, P.W. M.H.P., H.R.P.Fernando, P.K.Dissanayake. (2018). Production of durian (Duriozibethinus) powder by spray drying techniques.Annels of Sri Lanka Department of Agricultue, 20: 20
- Senarathne S.M.A.C.U., D.K. Wijerathne, K.W.P.D. Karandawala, H.R.P. Fernando and D.N. Hettiarachchci,2018. A study on the physicochemical and microscopic characteristic of fresh and processed bee honey from the Uva province of Sri Lanka, Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture,2018.
- Rebeira S.,Full paper in ASDA 2018 titled “Rice Milkshake Fortified With Fermented Rice Bran And Fruit Pulp”
- Sarananda, K.H. (1989). Response of ‘Embul` bananas to modified atmosphere storage. Tropical Agriculturist, 145: 104 – 113
- Sarananda, K.H. (1990). Green-soft disorder during simulated transport of Cavendish bananas. Thesis submitted for MSc(Horticulture) at University of the Philippines at Los Banos, The Philippines.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1990). Effect of calcium carbide on ripening of ‘Embul` bananas. Tropical Agriculturist, 146: 27 – 35.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1993). Effect of some postharvest handling practices on stem- end rot of avocado caused by Diplodia natalensis. KRUSHI, A Technical Bulletin for researchers, Extension workers and Trainers in Agriculture, 13: 21.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wainwright, H. Swinburne, T.N. and Wilson Wijerathnam, R.S. (1993). Modified atmosphere storage of embul bananas at chilling temperatures. In postharvest handling of tropical fruits, proceedings of an international conference held at Chang Mai, Thailand, 19 – 23 July 1993 419-421.
- Wilson Wijerathnam, R.S.; Jayathilake, S.; Sarananda Hewage, S.K.; Paranerupasingham, S.and Peris, C.N. Determination of maturity indices for Sri Lankan Embul bananas. In postharvest handling of tropical fruits. Proceedings of an international conference held at Chang Mai, Thailand, 19 -23 July 1993, 338 – 340.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1994). Use of calcium carbide to induce ripening in bananas. KRUSHI, A Technical Bulletin for Researchers, Extension workers and Trainers in Agriculture, 14(1):29-30.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R.S.W. Wijerathnam, (1994). Controlled atmosphere storage of ‘Embul’ bananas. Tropical Agricultural Research 6: 17-22.
- Hewage, K.S., Wainwright, H. and Luo, Y. (1995). Effect of ethanol and acetaldehyde on banana ripening. J. Horticultural Science 70, 51 – 55.
- Sarananda Hewage, K., Wainwright, H., Wijertnam, R.S.W. and Swinburne, T.R. (1995). The modified atmosphere storage of bananas as affected by different temperatures. Postharvest Physiology, Pathology and Technologies for Horticultural Commodities: Recent Advances, 172-176.
- Hewage, K.S., Wainwright, H and Wijeratnam, R.S.W. (1996). Quantitative assessment of chilling injury in banana using a colorimeter. J. Hort. Sci. 71: 135-139.
- Hewage, K.S. (1996). Factors influencing post-harvest longevity of Embul bananas. PhD thesissubmitted to University of London.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wainwright, H. and Wilson Wijeratnam, R. (1996). Inhibition of ethylene biosynthesis in modified atmosphere stored bananas. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 8 306-314.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R.S.W. Wijeratnam, (1996). Changes in susceptibility to crown rot during maturation Embul bananas and effect of oxygen and carbon dioxide on extent of the rot. SLASS abstract 1996.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1997). Calcium carbide for mango ripening. AGTEC in brief, Technical information bulletin, Vol.2 No4.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1997). Reducing postharvest losses in okra. AGTEC in brief, Technical information bulletin, Vol.2 No.7.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R. Amarakoon, (1998). Methods to minimize postharvest rots of mango. KRUSHI 16(4): 1-5.
- Sarananda, K.H. and R. Amarakoon. (1999). Methods to minimize postharvest rot of three local cultivars of mango. Annual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture, 21-22 September 1999.
- Amarakon, R, K.H. Sarananda and D.C.K. Illeperuma (1999). Quality of mangoes as affected by stage of maturity. Tropical Agricultural Research 11: 74-85.
- Amarakoon, R. D.C.K. Illeperuma and K.H. Sarananda (1999). Effect of calcium carbide treatment on ripening and quality of vellaicolomban and Willard mangoes. Tropical Agricultural Research 11: 54-60.
- Sarananda, K.H. (1999). Artificially ripening fruits: methods. KRUSHI (18): No 1-2, 22-25.
- Illeperuma, D.C.K., P.T. Galappatty and K.H. Sarananda (2000). Modified atmosphere storage of Kolikuttu bananas at low temperature. J. Horticultural science and Biotechnology 75(1): 92-96.
- Sarananda, K.H., W.P. Hettiarachchi, S.J.V.M.L. Samarakoon and J. Eeswara (2000). Use of Enthral to induce ripening process of bananas. Annual symposium of the Department of Agriculture, 21-22 September 2000.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2000). Appropriate postharvest technologies for horticultural crops in Sri Lanka. Report of the APO seminar on Appropriate Postharvest technologies for horticultural crops held in Bangkok from 5-9 July 1999.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wijetunga, S.A. and Wijesundara, A. (2001). Best quality mature jak fruits for super markets. KRUSHI 20: No 1-2, 9- 4.
- Jayasooriya, J.M.K.M. and Sarananda, K.H. (2002). Study on stem end rot of avocado (Percea Americana) caused by Botryodiplodia theobromae and its control measures. Proceedings of Agricultural Research Symposium held on 4 June 2002, Wayamba Univesity of Sri Lanka.
- Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. and Sarananda, K.H. (2002). Postharvest quality of ‘Maurtius’ pineapple and reasons for reduce quality. Accepted for Tropical Agriculture Research and Extension 5(1 & 2):53-56.
- Sarananda, K.H. and Dulani, H.N. Hot Ethral improves peel colour development of Karuthacolomban mango. KRUSHI, Vol 21,22 No. 11-4 April 2002, March 2004.
- Sarananda, K.H., Silva, K.I.P. and Wijesinghe, D.G.N.G. (2003). Development of suitable technology and package for marketing of minimally processed Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis). Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 5: 207-218.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2003). Impact of soil nutrients and defence elicitors on disease resistance in banana. Paper presented in Management of postharvest diseases of subtropical and tropical fruits using their natural resistance mechanism. ACIAR workshop, Brisbane, February 10-14.
- Sarananda, K.H. and Sujatha Kumari, (2003). Postharvest disease control of Karuthacolomban mango trough improved postharvest handling practices. Paper presented on symposium on “Technology for environment protected sustainable agriculture” on 19-21 November 2003.
- Kumari, I.S. Saranada, K.H. and Jayarathna, D.L. (2003). An approach to control stem end rot of “Karuthacolomban” mango. Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya p-81.
- Sarananda, K.H., Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P., Dulani, H.N. and Peiris, C.N. (2004). Effect of hot ethral dip treatment for improving peel colour development and reducing stem end rot of karuthacolomban mango. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 6:187-194
- Sarananda, K.H. Balasuriya, S.T. and Ganeshalingam, K. (2004). Quality of papaya variety ‘Ratna’ as affected by postharvest handling. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 7, 72-78.
- Sarananda, K.H., U.N.G.C. Kumari, Eeswara, J.P. and Rathnayaka, R.M.N.D. (2004). Artificial ripening reduces postharvest losses of avocado. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension. 7: 144-149.
- Abeywickrama, K., Kulatathna, L., Sarananda, K.H. and Abeygunawardana, D. (2004). Cymbopogon citrates (lemon grass) and citral a+b spray treatments alone or in combination with sodium bicarbonate in controlling crown rot in embul banana (Musa acuminata AAB). Tropical Agricultural research and Extension. 7:104-111.
- Sarananda, K.H., Gunawardana, I.P. and Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. (2005). Effect of pre-treatment and packaging film for minimally processed carrots stored at low temperature. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension. 8: 13-21.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2005). Horticultural crops and food safety standards in Sri Lanka. Chronicle of the international workshop on Food safety standards for better export of fruits and vegetable products. 191-200.
- Sarananda, K.H. and W.W.D.M.G.D. Dassanayake. (2006-2007). Extension of storage life of kolikuttu bananas. Tropical Agriculturist 156:1- 15.
- Dharmabandu, P.T.S., de Silva, S.M., Wimalasena, S., Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P. and Sarananda, K.H. (2007). Effect of pre-treatments on extending the shelf life of minimally processed ‘Ela Batu (Solanum surattense). Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 10: 61-66.
- Pushpakumari, M.W.N., Sarananda, K.H. and Nayananjalee, W.A.D. (2008). Development of natural mango flavoured drinking yoghurt. Abstract of final year research, Faculty of agriculture, university of Rajarata.
- Wijesinghe, W.A.P and K.H. Sarananda (2008). Utilization of cassava through freezing. Journal of Food and Agriculture. 1: 17-29.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2008). Pre-harvest calcium spray in incidence of internal browning in pineapple cv. Mauritius during cold storage. Agrieast. 7:1-8.
- Kirthisinghe, J.P., K.H. Sarananda and D. Kumaragamage (2008). Sit specific nutrient application on yield, quality and postharvest life of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.). Tropical Agricultural Research 20: 89-101.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2009). Improving nutritional quality of foods through improving agricultural technologies. Abstracts of the scientific sessions, Nutrition society of Sri Lanka.
- Abeywickrama, K. (2009).Post harvest concepts and research trends. (ed.) Sarananda, K.H. Godage publishers.
- Abeywickrama, K, C. Wijerathna, H. Herath., and K.H. Sarananda (2009). An integrated treatment of basil oil (Ocimum basilicum ) and alum with modified atmosphere to control crown rot disease in Embul banana. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 12(1) 23-30.
- Pratheepa, S., K.M. Somawathie2, K.H. Sarananda3 and T. Madhujith (2011). Antioxidant Activity of Different Varieties of Bitter Gourds (Momordica spp. Cultivated in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the University of Peradeniya research sessions.P 42.
- Rathnayaka, R.M.E.S., C.K. Beneragama and K.H. Sarananda. (2011). Effect of 1- methylcyclopropene-1-carboxylic acid on ripening related changes in dessert type banana cultivar ‘Kolikuttu’. Proceedings of the university of Peradeniya research sessions. P 43
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda. (2013). Sensory evaluation, proximate analysis and available carbohydrate content of soy flour in cooperated cereal based traditional Sri Lankan Breakfast foods. International Journal of Research in agriculture and food sciences. 1 (4): 10 – 19 2013
- N. Hitigedara, K.H. Sarananda and A.J.M.B. Adikari. Development of cheese whey based drinking yoghurt incorporated with pineapple. Paper presented in undergraduate research symposium proceedings 31st July 2013. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
- Hewapathirana, H.D.P.T., K.H. Sarananda and A.M.J.B. Adikari. (2013). Development of fiber and iron enriched stirred yoghurt by using finger millet. Paper presented in undergraduate research symposium proceedings 31st July 2013. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2014). Production and postharvest management of cabbage in Sri Lanka. Paper presented in workshop on Postharvest Management of Horticultural Crops in Asia. March 11th-15th, 2014. Viantiane, Lao PDR. (143-160).
- H.D.G.S.N. Weerasinghe, K.H. Sarananda and A.M.J.B. Adikari (2014). Development of extruded flakes using finger millet, soy bean and rice. Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2nd July 2014.
- W.M.D.K. Bandara, K.H. Sarananda, N.W.I.A. Jayawardana and W.A.D. Nayananjalee 2014. Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) based malted milk. Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium , Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2nd July 2014.
- Karunarathne, A.M., K.H. Sarananda and P.H.P. Prasanna. (2014). Production of soybean sprouts and their utilization. Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2nd July 2014.
- Wijesiri, V.T., C.K. Illeperuma and K.H. Sarananda (2014). Development of rice noodles by incorporating Moringa Oleifera (drumstick) leaves for calcium enrichment. Peradeniya University Research Sessions 2014.
- Sarananda, K.H. (2014). Linking biodiversity to supply chain through food processing. Paper presented in International Symposium on Biodiversity, Food and Nutrition, 8th December 2014, The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Wijesinghe, J.A.C.C., I. Wickramasinghe and K.H. Sarananda. (2014). Granular morphological composition of Kithul (Caryota urens) flour obtained from five different growing areas in Sri Lanka. ICMA proceedings, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches held on 13tt to 14th August 2014, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardanapura.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda. (2015). Effect of poressing method on physical and sensory characteristics of soy (Glycine Max) milk. Proceedings of the Peradenya International Research Sessions, 19:5th and 6th November 2015.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda. (2015). Glycemic response of traditional breakfast foods in adults with type 2 diabetes mellus. Tropical Agriculture Research 27(1) 39-48.
- Wijesinghe, J.A.A.C, I. Wickramasinghe and K.H. Sarananda (2015). Physico-chemical properties of flour from tapped and untapped Kithul (Caryota urens) trees in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Life Sciences, International Research Journal 2: 1:105-113.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D,T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda (2014). Effect of vegetables mixed curry on Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of soy four incorporated traditions Sri Lankan breakfast foods in healthy adults. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 13(11):616-621.
- Perera, M.P.M.S.H., R. Sivakanesan, D.T.D.J. Abeysekera and K.H. Sarananda (2012). Sensory evaluation of traditional breakfast food substituted with soy flour and red rice flour. Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka 17: 137-138.
- Nisansala, Y.M.C., L.K.R.R. Jayakody, K.H. Sarananda and S. Somarathne (2015). Effect of pre-harvest potassium treatment on stem end rot disease development of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. TomEJC during fruit ripening. Sabaragamuwa University Journal 14 (2) 119-132.
- Weerasooriya, W.M.N.L., A.M.M.U. Adikari and K.H. Sarananda (2016). Development of ready-to-cook composite vegetable leather using locally available vegetables. Paper presented at Undergraduate Research Symposium 2016, September 28, Faculty of Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
- Sarananda, K.H. 2012. Effect of Urea application as a top dressing on development of Black Heart Disorder of Mauritious Pineapple (Anannas comosus L.) during cold storage. Journal of Food and Agriculture 05, (No I and II): 39-45.
- Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U., D.K. Wijerathne, K.W.P.D. Karandawala and K.H. Sarananda (2016). Determination of effect of cooking on total polyphenol content, Ascorbic acid content and Antioxidant activity of five common green leafy vegetables and curry leaves in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculturist 164: 109-120.
- Ruwanthi Premathilaka, Indira Wickramasinghe and Sarananda Hewage 2016. Vitro antioxidant activity of leafy extracts on three medicinal plants; Costus specious (Koen.) Smith, Coccinia grandis (L.) J. Voigt and Wattakaka Volubilis. European Journal of Academic Essays 3(3): 141-146.
- Hisham, A.H.M., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senaratne (2017). Aloe vera Gel as and Edble coating to prolong shelf life of papaya (Carica papaya L.) . Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP306-310.
- Herath, H.M.D.P., R.H.M.K. Rathnayake, L.A. Rathnayake and K.H. Sarananda (2017). Postharvest quality and acceptability of Mauritious Pineapple harvested at different maturity stages. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 301-305.
- Jayawardana, Y.D.A., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarthane (2017), Antioxidant levels of Alternathera sessilis (Mukunuwenna) as affected by the cultivar and ferlizer applications. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 359-363.
- Karunatilake, D.D.C.I., S.A.E.C. Wijesinghe and K.H. Sarananda (2017). Development and quality evaluation of Kiri ala (Xanthososma sagittifolium L.), Raja Ala (Diascorea alata L.) and wheat flour mixed cookies. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP374-378.
- Wijayawickrama, M.A., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathna (2017). Effect of acidity and pasteurization temperature on microbial growth in low calorie mango (Mangifera indica) Ready-to-Serve drink. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP409-413.
- Wijekoon, A.W.M.C.L.K., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathyne (2017). Effect of microwave heat treatment on microbial stability of medium sugar mango ready-to-serve drink filled in PET bottles. Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 446-449.
- Godakumbura, H.S.K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne (2017). Effect on pre-treatment microwave heating on dehydration rate and quality of dehydrated papaya (Carica papaya L.). 16 th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 455-458.
- Sewwandi, A.G.P. K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.U. Senarathne (2017). Ejject of pre-treatments on minimally processed ripe jack fruit (Artocarphus heterophyllus). 16 th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 9tt – 10th November 2017, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
- Thalwatta, T.G.T.D. and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Preparation of nutrient bar adding liquid glucose, 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 140-143.
- Asif, M.N.M., M. Bulathkandagea, R,H,M,K, Rathnayake and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Development of jackfruit based vegetarian finger enriched with vegetable protein. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 179-183.
- Bandara, J.A.N.C and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Effect of stage of maturity at harvest and induced ripening on textural changes of ripe avocado (Persea Americana). 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 184-188.
- Pathirana, A.I.R.L. and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Investigation of effect of finger millet flour on textural changes of composite flour muffins aiming for children. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 223-227.
- Shanmugaraja, J. and K.H. Sarananda (2018). Maintian the postharvest quality of Kolijuttu banana variety Agra during ripening. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 246-250.
- Chathurika, D,S. K.H. Sarananda and A.G.K. Wijesinghe (2018). Consumer perception of coconut milk based cooked products as affected by different froms of processed coconut milk products. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 261-265
- Haleema, M.H. K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne (2018). Effect of steam blanching on quality of dehydrated papaya (Caruca papaya L.). 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 275-279
- Medagoda, M.H.M.D.M.L., K.H. Sarananda and S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne (2018). Effect of microwave heat treatment on sterilization of low-sugar mixed ready-to-serve drink. 17th Agricultural Research Symposium held on 28th – 29th November 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. PP 300-304.
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