Publications - Refereed Journal articles

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Effects of Different Levels of Gamma Radiation on Growth and Yield Characteristics of Groundnut

Refereed Journal articles
Thenuja, M., Sutharsan , S., & Rifnas, L. M.
Thenuja, M., Sutharsan , S., & Rifnas, L. M. (2024). Effects of Different Levels of Gamma Radiation on Growth and Yield Characteristics of Groundnut. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 10(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i1264
Publication year: 2024

Impact of Cobalt-60 Gamma Irradiation on Growth, Development, and Morphology of Acalypha hispida (Cat’s Tail Plant)

Refereed Journal articles
L. M. Rifnas N. P. Vidanapathirana T. D. Silva N. Dahanayake S. Subasinghe S. S. Weerasinghe W. G. C. Madushani S. A. P. Nelka
Rifnas, L.M., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Silva, T.D., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Weerasinghe, S.S., Madushani, W.G.C. and Nelka, S.A.P., 2023. Impact of Cobalt-60 Gamma Irradiation on Growth, Development, and Morphology of Acalypha hispida (Cat’s Tail Plant). Journal of the University of Ruhuna, 11(2), p.42-52.DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jur.v11i2.8011
Publication year: 2023

Effects of Different Root Inducing Agents on Cutting Propagation of Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Refereed Journal articles
Vidanapathirana N. P., Rifnas L. M. and Sumanasekara H. H. N.
N. P., V., L. M., R., & H. H. N., S. (2023). Effects of Different Root Inducing Agents on Cutting Propagation of Tea (Camellia sinensis). Annual Research & Review in Biology, 38(6), 30-37. https://doi.org/10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i630590
Publication year: 2023

Effects of Different Combinations of Cow Dung and Jeewamirtha Application on Growth and Yield of Vigna Unguiculata L.

Refereed Journal articles
M. F. Nowe, S. Sutharsan, S. Srikrishnah and L. M. Rifnas
M. F. Nowe, S. Sutharsan, S. Srikrishnah and L. M. Rifnas. (2023). Effects of Different Combinations of Cow Dung and Jeewamirtha Application on Growth and Yield of Vigna Unguiculata L. Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology, 12 (1). 12-16
Publication year: 2023

DEVELOPMENT OF CUTTING PROPAGATION TECHNIQUE FOR ORNAMENTAL PLANT Allamanda cathartica (RUKKATHANA)

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Rifnas L.M.,*, Vidanapathirana N.P., Silva T.D., Dahanayake N., Subasinghe S., Weerasinghe S.S., Nelka S.A.P. and Madushani W.G.C.
Rifnas, L.M., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Silva, T.D., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Weerasinghe, S.S., Nelka, S.A.P. and Madushani, W.G.C., 2023. Development of Cutting Propagation Technique for Ornamental Plant Allamanda cathartica (Rukkathana). Journal of Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, 3(1), p.28-33.DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/atrsj.v3i1.49
Publication year: 2023

Perception of cultured meat among Sri Lankan community.

Refereed Journal articles
Chandimala, U. R., Gunathilake, D. M. C. C., Vidanapathirana, N. P., and Rifnas, L. M.
Chandimala, U. R., Gunathilake, D. M. C. C., Vidanapathirana, N. P., and Rifnas, L. M. (2022). Perception of cultured meat among Sri Lankan community. Journal of Agro-technology and Rural Sciences, 1(2), 21–26. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/atrsj.v1i2.33
Publication year: 2022

Effects of Organic Manure: Amirthakaraisal and Cow Dung on Performances of Greengram (Vigna radiata) Grown in Pots

Refereed Journal articles
Priyanth, H., Sutharsan, S., Rifnas, L. M., & Srikrishnah, S.
Priyanth, H., Sutharsan, S., Rifnas, L. M., & Srikrishnah, S. (2022). Effects of Organic Manure: Amirthakaraisal and Cow Dung on Performances of Greengram (Vigna radiata) Grown in Pots. Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology, 11(2), 17–21. https://doi.org/10.51983/ajsat-2022.11.2.3319
Publication year: 2022

EFFECTS OF MULCHING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus) CV. HARITHA

Refereed Journal articles
A. L. Manasar, S. Sutharsan, L. M. Rifnas and S. L. Iqbal
A. L. Manasar, S. Sutharsan, L. M. Rifnas and S. L. Iqbal (2022). EFFECTS OF MULCHING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus) CV. HARITHA. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research. 9(3). 119-125
Publication year: 2022

Effect of soil compaction and soil amendments on growth and yield of Vigna unguiculata L.

Refereed Journal articles
Senarath, S. S. K. J., Sutharsan, S., Srikrishnah, S and Rifnas, L. M.
Senarath, S. S. K. J., Sutharsan, S., Srikrishnah, S and Rifnas, L. M. (2022). Effect of soil compaction and soil amendments on growth and yield of Vigna unguiculata L. International Journal of Botany Studies. 7(1), Pp.140-144.
Publication year: 2022

Effect of gamma radiation on morphological changes and vegetative growth in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Refereed Journal articles
Rifnas, L.M., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Silva, T.D., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Weerasinghe, S., Nelka, S.A.P., Rohanadeera, H. and Madushani, W.G.C.
Rifnas, L.M., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Silva, T.D., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Weerasinghe, S., Nelka, S.A.P., Rohanadeera, H. and Madushani, W.G.C., 2022. Effect of gamma radiation on morphological changes and vegetative growth in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 16(2), pp.25–34. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v16i2.114
Publication year: 2022

Effect of gamma irradiation on seed germination, survivability and growth performances of Calotropis gigantea (Vara).

Refereed Journal articles
• Nelka S.A.P, Vidanapathirana N.P., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Silva, T.D., Weerasinghe, S., Rifnas L.M., Rohanadeera H., Madushanka W.C.M.S. and Dushane S.
• Nelka S.A.P, Vidanapathirana N.P., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Silva, T.D., Weerasinghe, S., Rifnas L.M., Rohanadeera H., Madushanka W.C.M.S. and Dushane S. 2022. Effect of gamma irradiation on seed germination, survivability and growth performances of Calotropis gigantea (Vara). International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Vol. 8 (1) : 40-46.
Publication year: 2022

Development of Eco-friendly Smart Bio-food Wrapper using Undersized Heliconia bihai leaves

Refereed Journal articles
I.C. Dodampe, L. M. Rifnas, W. G. C. Madushani and S. S. Weerasinghe
I.C. Dodampe, L. M. Rifnas, W. G. C. Madushani and S. S. Weerasinghe. (2022). Development of Eco-friendly Smart Bio-food Wrapper using Undersized Heliconia bihai leaves. International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. 8 (2) : 86- 90.
Publication year: 2022

Vegetative propagation of Acalypha hispida through cuttings with different types of media.

Refereed Journal articles
Rifnas L. M., Vidanapathirana N. P., Silva T. D., Dahanayake N., Subasinghe S., Weerasinghe S. S., Madushani W. G. C., Nelka S. A. P. and Rohanadeera H..
Rifnas L. M., Vidanapathirana N. P., Silva T. D., Dahanayake N., Subasinghe S., Weerasinghe S. S., Madushani W. G. C., Nelka S. A. P. and Rohanadeera H.. (2021). Vegetative propagation of Acalypha hispida through cuttings with different types of media. International Journal of Minor Fruits and Medicinal Plants. 7(2) pp. 89-94.
Publication year: 2021

Effects of different fertilizers on growth and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) cv. Haritha in Ampara district of Sri Lanka

Refereed Journal articles
Najah, M. F. A, Sutharsan, S. and Rifnas L. M.
• Najah, M. F. A, Sutharsan, S. and Rifnas L. M. (2021). Effects of different fertilizers on growth and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) cv. Haritha in Ampara district of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS), 10(12), 563-576. https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.2050.
Publication year: 2021

Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Survivability, Growth Performances and Floral Characters of Jasminum officinale (Samanpichcha).

Refereed Journal articles
Nelka, S. A. P., Vidanapathirana, N. P., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Silva, T. D., Weerasinghe, S., Rifnas, L. M., Rohanadheera, H., Madushanka, W. C. M. S., Dushane, S., Dhanushka, T. G. B. and Anuruddhi, H. I. G. K.
Nelka, S. A. P., Vidanapathirana, N. P., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Silva, T. D., Weerasinghe, S., Rifnas, L. M., Rohanadheera, H., Madushanka, W. C. M. S., Dushane, S., Dhanushka, T. G. B. and Anuruddhi, H. I. G. K. (2021). Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Survivability, Growth Performances and Floral Characters of Jasminum officinale (Samanpichcha). Journal of Agro-technology and Rural Sciences, 1(1), 24–29.
Publication year: 2021

Yield and Yield Attributes of Rice Cultivar ‘Bg 250’ as Affected by the Chemical and Bio-fertilizers

Refereed Journal articles
Rifnas L. M., Mahendran S. and Iqbal Y. B.
International Journal of Research Publication. 4(1).
Publication year: 2018

Influence of Urea and Nano-Nitrogen Fertilizers on the Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivar ‘Bg 250’

Refereed Journal articles
Rathnayaka R. M. N. N., Mahendran S., Iqbal Y. B. and Rifnas L. M.
International Journal of Research Publication. 5(2).
Publication year: 2018