BP Siriwardena
Institute for Agro Technology and Rural Sciences, University of Colombo
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Small and medium-sized farmers' perspectives on rubber production; A case study in Monaragala district, Sri Lanka
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Siriwardena, BP., Samarasinghe, WMDM. and Ketipearachchi, KG. (2023). Small and medium-sized farmers’ perspectives on rubber production; A case study in Monaragala district, Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE) 2023. Mapalana, Kamburupitiya 81100 Sri Lanka.: Faculty of Agriculture University of Ruhuna.
Publication year: 2023
Knowledge and adoption levels of entrepreneurs in relation to the Palmyrah non-food based production; A case study in Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Siriwardena, BP., Sanjayan, D., Ketipearachchi, KG (2023). Knowledge and adoption levels of entrepreneurs in relation to the Palmyrah non-food based production; A case study in Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka. In: 4th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2023. Weligatta New town, Hambantota, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences, p.05.
Publication year: 2023
Farmers' acceptance to growing supplementary food crops organically
Research with abstracts
Siriwardena, BP., Wijerathna, WHH. and Ketipearachchi, KG. (2023). Farmers’ acceptance to growing supplementary food crops organically. In: 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture 2023. Chenkalady-30350: Faculty of Agriculture Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2023
Social and Economic Effects of the Cultivation of Solanum Virginianum; A Case Study in Anamaduwa DS Division, Sri Lanka
Research with abstracts
Siriwardena, BP., Vidanapathirana, NP., Ketipearachchi, KG. and Rajasekara, LRWDM. (2022). Social and Economic Effects of the Cultivation of Solanum Virginianum; A Case Study in Anamaduwa DS Division, Sri Lanka. In: PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH] 2022. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT.
Publication year: 2022
Freshmen's perceptions of blended learning in higher education; A case of University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Siriwardena, B.P., Abeywickrama, L.M., Sandika, A.L. and Vidanapathirana, N.P., 2022. Freshmen's perceptions of blended learning in higher education; A case of University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences.
Publication year: 2022
Farmer issues on Solanum virginianum (Katuwelbatu) Cultivation
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Siriwardena, BP., Ketipearachchi, KG. and Rajasekara, LRWDM. (2022). Farmer issues on Solanum virginianum (Katuwelbatu) Cultivation. In: 1st Annual Research Session Faculty of Technology ARSFOT-2022. Pillacholai, Kaluwankerny-30372: Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, p.43.
Publication year: 2022
Development of nutritious curry cubes by using mung bean (Vigna radiata) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Siriwardena, BP., Warnasooriya, RWMRL., Senarathne, SMACU., Vidanapathirana, NP. and Ketipearachchi, KG. (2022). Development of nutritious curry cubes by using mung bean (Vigna radiata) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). In: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 3rd NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON AGRO-TECHNOLOGY AND RURAL SCIENCES 2022. Weligatta New Town, Hambantota, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences.
Publication year: 2022
Farmer awareness on agro-chemical's application in Sooriyawewa of Hambantota District in Sri Lanka -A case study
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Sarangi, WGK., Siriwardena, BP., Dhanushka, TGB. and Vidanapathirana, NP. (2021). Farmer awareness on agro-chemical’s application in Sooriyawewa of Hambantota District in Sri Lanka -A case study. In: 2nd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2021. Weligatta New town, Hambantota, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences.
Publication year: 2021
Major constraints related to tea leaves production in small holders -A case study in Kotapola DS Division, Sri Lanka
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Vitharana, AM., Siriwardena, BP., Vidanapathirana, NP. and Dhanushka, TGB. (2020). MAJOR CONSTRAINTS RELATED TO TEA LEAVES PRODUCTION IN SMALL HOLDERS -A CASE STUDY IN KOTAPOLA DS DIVISION, SRI LANKA. In: 1st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2020. Weligatta New town, Hambantota, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences, p.32.
Publication year: 2020
Learner perceptions toward blended learning in the University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Siriwardena, B.P., Vidanapathirana, N.P. and Dhanushka, T.G.B., LEARNER PERCEPTIONS TOWARD BLENDED LEARNING IN THE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO INSTITUTE FOR AGRO-TECHNOLOGY AND RURAL SCIENCES.
Publication year: 2020
Consumer preference for selected eco-package on product purchasing behaviour. A study in Kahathuduwa North GN Division
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Wijethunge, D., Harshana, S. and Siriwardena, B. (2020). Consumer preference for selected eco-package on product purchasing behaviour. A study in Kahathuduwa North GN Division. In: 1st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2020. Weligatta New town, Hambantota, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences, p.35.
Publication year: 2020
Awareness of the entrepreneurs regarding the application of the chemical fertilizer and the pesticides on banana cultivation in Ambalantota and Sooriyawewa DS Divisions
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Chaminda, SR., Siriwardena, BP., Vidanapathirana, NP. and Dhanushka, TGB. (2020). Awareness of the entrepreneurs regarding the application of the chemical fertilizer and the pesticides on banana cultivation in Ambalantota and Sooriyawewa DS Divisions. In: 1st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2020. Weligatta New town, Hambantota, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences, p.33.
Publication year: 2020
Study the pest repellant action of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) and Solanum melongena (egg-plant) as affected by application of different concentration of wood vinegar / pyroligneous acid produced by using different wood species
Refereed Journal articles
Siriwardena, B.P., Subasinghe, S., Vidanapathirana, N.P. and Dhanushka, T.G.B., 2019. Study the Pest repellant action of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) and Solanum melongena (egg-Plant) as affected by application of different concentration of wood vinegar/Pyroligneous acid produced by using different wood species. Int J Res Rev, 6(3), pp.137-140.
Publication year: 2019
THE ADOPTION OF E- LEARNING TECHNOLOGY FOR FARMERS USING EXTENSIONS TO TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (TAM)
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Siriwardena, B.P., Dhanushka, T.G.B. and Vidanapathirana, N.P., 2018. The adoption of e-learning technology for farmers using extensions to Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). In EDULEARN18 Proceedings (pp. 6461-6464). IATED.
Publication year: 2018
EVALUATION OF E- LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS FOR FARMERS: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN USER CHARACTERISTICS, DESIGN FEATURES AND USER SATISFACTION
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Dhanushka, T.G.B., Siriwardena, B.P. and Vidanapathirana, N.P., 2018. Evaluation of e-learning effectiveness for farmers: the relationship between user characteristics, design features and user satisfaction. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings (pp. 6510-6515). IATED.
Publication year: 2018
Evaluation of cutting type and pot size on mass production of Betel (Piper betel) plants. In: 5th International Conference on Agriculture 2018
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Dhanushka, TGB., Siriwardena, BP., Vidanapathirana, NP., Swarnathilaka, DBR. and Thilakarathne, SAD. (2018). Evaluation of cutting type and pot size on mass production of Betel (Piper betel) plants. In: 5th International Conference on Agriculture 2018 (AGRICO 2018). [online] Colombo: International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), p.37.
Publication year: 2018
Effects of pyroligneous acids (wood vinegar) produced from different wood species on vegetative growth of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
Refereed Journal articles
Siriwardena, B.P., Subasinghe, S., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Kumarasingha, H.K.M.S. and Dhanushka, T.G.B., 2020. Effects of pyroligneous acids (wood vinegar) produced from different wood species on vegetative growth of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 6(1), pp.25-29.
Publication year: 2018
Effect of different Concentrations of Wood Vinegar on Growth and Yield of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.)
Conference paper presentations / workshop attendedResearch with abstracts
Siriwardena, BP., Jayalath, PWAC., Dhanushka, TGB., Aruna, MDDP. and Vidanapathirana, NP. (2018). Effect of different Concentrations of Wood Vinegar on Growth and Yield of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata (L.)). In: 5th International Conference on Agriculture 2018 (AGRICO 2018). [online] Colombo: International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), p.27.
Publication year: 2018