Past Research - From 1996

Title: Potential and Impact of the monocot invasive weed, Paspalam spp. in rice fields in northern region and development of its integrated management 

Candidate: Mr. S. Sritharan 

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan                       Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. A.S.K. Abeysekara (RRDI, Baththalagoda)

Place of the Research (Institute): Faculty of Graduate Studies and Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Strengthening of Floral Biodiversity and Management of pests in Selected Home Gardens to promote fruit production at Thenmaradchy DS Division of Jaffna District 

Candidate: Ms. N. Suntharavathany 

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan                       

Place of the Research (Institute): Faculty of Graduate Studies and Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Isolation, characterization and small scale production of entomopathogenic nematode, Acrobeloides longiuterus for potential pest management

Candidate: Mr.N.Thiruchchelvan 

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan                      Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.G. Thirukkumaran 

Place of the Research (Institute): Faculty of Graduate Studies and Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

Title: 

Candidate: A.M.S.U.Abeysingha

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): _

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA,UOJ

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Candidate: D.R.N.Abeysinghe

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Candidate: V.S.Dissanayake

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         External Supervisor(s): Dr. H.M.S.N. Herath

Place of the Research (Institute): FCRDI, MI, Sri Lanka

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Candidate: L.H.D.Indrachapa

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Thanusan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Candidate: Kayathiri Ravindranathan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: 

Candidate: Navaratnam Logaseelan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Candidate: W.A.T.Madubashana

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         External-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         External Supervisor(s): Dr.P.D. Abeythilakarathna

Place of the Research (Institute): Agricultural Research Station, Seetha Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Title: Management of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)  using Medicinal Plant Based Compost and Chitinous Amendments

Candidate: Thanuja Satkunarajah

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Thanusan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Extending Shelf life of Trichoderma viride Pers. Broth Formula using Tamarind, Tamarindus indica L. Plant Parts to Scale-Up Commercial Production

Candidate: Vaithehi Sivalingam

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Calibration of Arbitrary Models for Sustainable Seed Materials Production of Cluster Onion (Allium cepa L.) in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

Candidate: Gnanagaran Thivviyagan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Multivariate Analysis of Chilli Germplasm (Capsicum spp)

Candidate: Thanushriga Vivekanandarajah

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         External Supervisor(s): B.G.R.C. Balasooriya

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Development of Trichoderma Based Bulb Treatment to Manage the Onion (Allium cepa L.) Anthracnose and Fungal Bulb Rot

Candidate: W.A.T.N Withana

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External Supervisor(s): Ms. W.M.K Fernando

Place of the Research (Institute): FCRDI, MI, Sri Lanka

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Title: Evaluation of Red Onion (Allium cepa L.) Breeding Lines for Leaf Twister Disease

Candidate: W.Z.Banu

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         External Supervisor(s): Mr. P. G. H. M. S. N. Herath

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Impact of Bud and Anther Development Stages on Anther Culture in 'Granola' Potato Variety using Different Media

Candidate: Kesana Vinayakamoorthy

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. P. D. Abeytilakarathna

Place of the Research (Institute): Agricultural Research Station, Seetha-Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Title: Evaluation of the Antagonistic Potential of Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma virens, Bacillus cereus, and Bacillus subtilis against the Panama Wilt Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum cubense

Candidate: D.C.R.S. Fernando

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. N. Salim, & Dr. Dimuthu Manamgoda

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Botany, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka

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Title: Use of Nested PCR Assay to identify Aspergillus species from DNA Samples extracted from Various DNA Samples of Various Aspergillus Cultures

Candidate: Diloshini Ganeshalingam

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Scientist (Mr) Budhil De Silva

Place of the Research (Institute): Genetech Molecular Diagnostics and School of Gene Technology, Sri Lanka

Title: Determination of Growing Media to Produce the Production of Black Soldierfly (Hermetia Illcens) using Organic Waste Ingredients

Candidate: A.M.S.U.Abeysingha

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): _

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA,UOJ

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Title: Effect of Vernalization in Bolting and Bulb Yield of Cluster Onion (Allium cepa. L) Germplasm during Minor Season in Kilinochchi

Candidate: D.R.N.Abeysinghe

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Morphological and Physiological Characterization of Recommended Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Varieties in  Relation with Moisture Stress

Candidate: V.S.Dissanayake

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         External Supervisor(s): Dr. H.M.S.N. Herath

Place of the Research (Institute): FCRDI, MI, Sri Lanka

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Title: Biocontrol Nature of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens Against Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) Disease on Brinjal

Candidate: L.H.D.Indrachapa

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Thanusan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Possible Contamination of Aspergillus flavus in Raw and Value Added Products with Reference to Tobacco and its Control

Candidate: Kayathiri Ravindranathan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Cluster Analysis and Genetic Diversity Studies among Hybrid Clones of Cluster Onion 

Candidate: Navaratnam Logaseelan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Distribution, Host Range, and Impact of Spiralling Whitefly and Associated Fauna on Coconut 

Candidate: W.A.T.Madubashana

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         External-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Evaluating Suitable Low-cost Agar Alternatives, Stability, Clarity, and Toxicity for Tissue Culture Media

Candidate: Anpalagan Nirojan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         External Supervisor(s): Dr.P.D. Abeythilakarathna

Place of the Research (Institute): Agricultural Research Station, Seetha Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Title: Management of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)  using Medicinal Plant Based Compost and Chitinous Amendments

Candidate: Thanuja Satkunarajah

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Thanusan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Extending Shelf life of Trichoderma viride Pers. Broth Formula using Tamarind, Tamarindus indica L. Plant Parts to Scale-Up Commercial Production

Candidate: Vaithehi Sivalingam

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Calibration of Arbitrary Models for Sustainable Seed Materials Production of Cluster Onion (Allium cepa L.) in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

Candidate: Gnanagaran Thivviyagan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Multivariate Analysis of Chilli Germplasm (Capsicum spp)

Candidate: Thanushriga Vivekanandarajah

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         External Supervisor(s): B.G.R.C. Balasooriya

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Development of Trichoderma Based Bulb Treatment to Manage the Onion (Allium cepa L.) Anthracnose and Fungal Bulb Rot

Candidate: W.A.T.N Withana

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External Supervisor(s): Ms. W.M.K Fernando

Place of the Research (Institute): FCRDI, MI, Sri Lanka

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Title: Evaluation of Red Onion (Allium cepa L.) Breeding Lines for Leaf Twister Disease

Candidate: W.Z.Banu

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.S.J.Arasakesary         External Supervisor(s): Mr. P. G. H. M. S. N. Herath

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Impact of Bud and Anther Development Stages on Anther Culture in 'Granola' Potato Variety using Different Media

Candidate: Kesana Vinayakamoorthy

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. P. D. Abeytilakarathna

Place of the Research (Institute): Agricultural Research Station, Seetha-Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Title: Evaluation of the Antagonistic Potential of Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma virens, Bacillus cereus, and Bacillus subtilis against the Panama Wilt Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum cubense

Candidate: D.C.R.S. Fernando

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. N. Salim, & Dr. Dimuthu Manamgoda

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Botany, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka

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Title: Use of Nested PCR Assay to identify Aspergillus species from DNA Samples extracted from Various DNA Samples of Various Aspergillus Cultures

Candidate: Diloshini Ganeshalingam

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Scientist (Mr) Budhil De Silva

Place of the Research (Institute): Genetech Molecular Diagnostics and School of Gene Technology, Sri Lanka

Title: Determination of LD50 Value on Cluster Onion True Seeds Using Gamma Rays

Candidate: Vicknarajah Sinthujan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.S.J.Arasakesay

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Optimization of DNA Extraction Protocol for Momordica charantia

Candidate: P.Yathurshi

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran       External Supervisor(s): Mrs.H.M.P.S.Kumari

Place of the Research (Institute): HORDI, Gannoruwa, Peradeniya Sri Lanka

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Title: Determination of Different Organic Solid Wastes to Best Perform for the Establishment of Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens

Candidate: R.D.S.N. Somasiri

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA,UOJ

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Title: Effect of Selected Underutilized Plants Leaves as Substrates on Cocoon Production and Growth of Hatchlings of Earthworm, Eisenia fetida

Candidate: Ahamed Farook Fathima Sabeeba

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Thanusan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Detection of Adulteration of Cow Ghee: Pure and Market samples

Candidate: T.D.Y. Samuddrika

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): Dr.Selvaluxmy Chelvendran

Place of the Research (Institute): ITI, Colombo

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Title: Efficacy of Natural Plant Extracts Against Hadda Beetle (Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata) in Special Relation to Antifeedant and Insecticidal Properties

Candidate: Thuvaraka Tharmakulasingam

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Characterization of Mealybug Species Associated With Different Host Plants Using Morphological and Molecular Based Methods

Candidate: K.W.I. Sathsarani

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.Mrs.S.Terensan         Co-Supervisor(s): Prof.K.Gajapathy

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Prevention of Ants From Damaging Seedlings and Association With Mealybugs for Their Infestation on Brinjal

Candidate: J.H.M.P.S. Jayapathma

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.K.pakeerathan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Effect of Different Bio-Fortified Compost in Tomato Against To Root-Knot Nematodes 

Candidate: I.D.D.J.Samaraweera

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Thanusan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Detection of Powdery Scab Pathogen (Spongospora subterranean f. sp. subterranea) in Potato Using RT -qPCR

Candidate: K.P.L.Arosha

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): Ms.C.Ranasinghe 

Place of the Research (Institute): Agriculture Research Station, DOA, Sita Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Title: Production of Liquid Manures for a Hydroponic System Using Bio Wastes Passing Through an Aerobic Bio Digester and Evaluating The Growth Performance of Leafy Vegetable, Amaranthus Towards Small Scale Production

Candidate: Dilogi Chandramohan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Study on Floral Biology of Cluster Onion Germplasms to Assist Hybridization

Candidate: Aradana Manivarnan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.S.J.Arasakesary

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Effect of Arbascular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) and Vermicompost on Paddy Against to Salinity Stress

Candidate: D.N. Dahanayake

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Thanusan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Methods to Improve Seed Sets in Cluster Onion Hybridization

Candidate: Tharsika Vijayakumar

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.S.J.Arasakesary

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi

Title: Secondary Metabolites of Plant Pathogen as Pesticides

Candidate: Thasneem Banu Sinnappayal

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Effect of Biorationals Against Rice Blast, Magnaporthe oryzae and Its Biocontrol

Candidate: W.R.Madushika Udayangani Bandara

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. K. Pakeerathan            , Mr.N.Thiruchchelvan& Nirosha Aruchchunan 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Testing and Validation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance Genetic Markers in Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

Candidate: I.D.M.S. Dissanayaka

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): HORDI

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Title: Impacts of Pesticides on Parthenium Beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata

Candidate: H.R. Halangoda

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Principle Component Analysis and Correlation Analysis of Groundnut Germplasm (Arachis hypogaea L) Towards Pod Filling Ability

Candidate: S. A. C. H. Senaweera

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         External-Supervisor(s): Dr.S.J.Arasakesary

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranaimadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities and Extracts of Bio-rationals Against Onion Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Candidate: Geethangini Thangarajah

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Efficacy of Activated Charcoal and Sulfur Rich Medicinal Plant Extracts on Different Life Stages of Yellow Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)(Bank)

Candidate: I.K. Galappaththi

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         External-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Production of Bio Fortified Vermicompost and Its Efficacy on Onion Basal Rot Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae 

Candidate: Konesalingam Jeyavithuyan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Aruchchunan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles of Biorationals and Its Efficacy on Aspergillus flavus 

Candidate: Vaishnavi Kanagasabai

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): Prof.G.Sasikesh

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Biological Control of Soft Rot Caused by Erwinea caratovora by Lactic Acid Bacteria, Pesudomonas fluorescens and Bio-rationals

Candidate: Vithusha Mohanarajan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Aruchchunan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Anthelmintic Effect of Biorationals Against the Root-Knot Nematodes Colonizing Chilli Rhizosphere

Candidate: P.D.N.S Karunasena

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.K.pakeerathan&

Nirosha Aruchchunan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Early Induction of the Fruiting Body of Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Using Plant Extracts

Candidate: Bramiyah Vijayakumar

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Nirosha Aruchchunan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Principle Component Analysis and Path Coefficient Study of Cluster Onion (Alilum cepa L) Diversity Toward Flowering Efficiency

Candidate: S.K.M.N.D.Premathilake

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.S.J.Arasakesary

Place of the Research (Institute): RARDC, Iranaimadu, Kilinochchi

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Title: Seasonal Variations of Plant Pigments in New Hybrid Tea Population [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze]

Candidate: R. M. Thanuja Dilhani

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Tea research Institute, Sri Lanka

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Title: Determine the Yield Loss Due to Weeds in Green Gram (Vigna radiata) Cultivation and Identify the Available Weed Species

Candidate: Mr. W. Pubudu kumara

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External Supervisor(s): Mrs. D. P. P. Liyanage

Place of the Research (Institute): Grain Legumes and Oil crops Research and Development Center,

Angunakolapelessa

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Title: Effect of Plant Extracts, Chitinous Amendments on Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita and Earthworm, Eisenia fetida

Candidate: Ms. Sujavanthi Ledchumanakumar

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.K.Pakeerathan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Efficacy of Seaweed Extract on Chilli Leaf Curl Virus

Candidate: Ms. M.G.G. Sugandhika

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): Ms. W.M.K. Fernando

Place of the Research (Institute): Field Crops Research and Development Institute,Mahailluppallama

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Title: Tactics on Pollen Collection and Storage to Increase the Fertilization and Yield of Selected Paddy Varieties

Candidate: Ms. Mathura Pathmanathan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. W.M.K. Fernando

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Management of Green Mold Disease on Oyster Mushroom Using Plant Extract

Candidate: Ms. T.V.R.C. Perera

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. N. Aruchchunan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Management of Cabbage Pest: Plutella xylostella and Trichoplusia ni Using Insect Killing Nematode, Acrobeloides longiuterus

Candidate: Ms. Nivethini Vijayarasa

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Growing Spirulina platensis in Agricultural Wastes and Formulation of Its Dry Powder Under Laboratory Conditions

Candidate: Ms. Jerentulina Vijayarasa

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Eco-Friendly Management of Anthracnose in Chilli (Colletotrichum capsici) and Banana (Colletotrichum musae) Using Bio-Rationals

Candidate: Ms. Karthika Tharmathayalan

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Confirmation of Pathogenicity in Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Wilting at Nursery Stages

Candidate: Ms. G.H. Sachini Nadishani De Silva

Chief Internal Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan         External-Supervisor(s): Mr.W.M.R.W.B.Wijekoon

Place of the Research (Institute): Central Research Station,Department of Export Agriculture, Matale

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Title: Evaluation of Agronomic Traits of Promissing Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Lines for Drought Tolerance

Candidate: Ms. T. Anuradha Sewwandi

Chief Internal Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. W.M.K. Fernando

Place of the Research (Institute): 

Title: In-Vitro Pollen Germination, Viability and Storage in Passiflora spp

Candidate: S. Rasigan

Internal Chief Supervisor: Prof.G.Thirukkumaran         External Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Assessment of anthracnose disease on marketed papaya fruits and impact of application of wax and bio rationales to manage it at post-harvest storage

Candidate: Ms. NIVEKA SRI KANTHARAJAH

Chief Supervisor: Dr.K.Pakeerathan        Co-Supervisor(s): Prof.G.Mikunthan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Candidate: -

Chief Supervisor: -        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, FOA, UOJ

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Title: Effect of variety and planting date of rice on population of Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens (stal)) in Ampara District

Candidate: Ms. Safana Abdul Majeeth

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Y. B. Iqbal

Place of the Research (Institute): Rice Research Station, Sammanthurai

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Title: Natural occurrence of acaropathogenic fungus, Rhizopus sp. on the two spotted mite, Oligonychus sp. Damaging Gliricidia leaves and effect of pesticides on its existence

Candidate: Ms. Gobinantha Sethukavalar

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Effect of oil cakes and garlic aqueous based formulations of Trichoderma viride on management of Meloidogyne incognita in Chilli 

Candidate: Ms. Nirosha Aruchchunan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. S. Rajeshkanna

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Management of root rot caused by Curvularia spp on Ludwigia rapens by using bio-control agents 

Candidate: Ms. Tharmili Yogenthiran

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. V. Jegathambigai

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farm Pvt Ltd. Marawilla 

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Title: Suitability of organic wastes as substrates to promote Oyster and Milky mushrooms in Northern province

Candidate: Ms. Niroja Mahenthirarasa

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mrs. K. Niranjan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Ethnobotany and Morphological Identification of Medicinal Plant,  Mollugo cerviana (L.) Ser., and its Existence in Northern Province 

Candidate: Ms. Thenuvathany Balachandran

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. (Mrs) V. Sathiyaseelan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Biodegradation of BYEX the toxic hydrocarbon of petroleum

Candidate: Mr. Thanabalasingam Yohitharan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. S. Balakumar        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. G. Thirukkumaran

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Effect of vermicompost and vermiwah application on different plants and managing animal wastes as organic fertilizer

Candidate: Ms. Sirajudeen Raasitha Farwin

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. S. Terensan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Current status of Parthenium in Northern Sri Lanka and its ecofriendly management 

Candidate: Ms. Kishojini Panchalingam

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. K. Pakeerathan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Application of Mycorrhizae isolated from Cymbidium bicolor into the roots and planting materials of crops to improve their productivity

Candidate: Ms. Mary denisiya Anton Manickarajah

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

Title: Time of Infestation of Root Knot - Nematode Melaidogyne incognita (Kofoid & white) in Tomato Cultivation and Its Eco Friendly Management

Candidate: Mr. Kailainathan Katheesan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Effect of Selected Antagonistic Organism Against the Three Phytopathagenic Fungi

Candidate: Ms. Jeyavarshini Sornalingam

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. K. Niranjan

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Efficacy of Bacillus aizawai as a Bio Control Agent Against Spodoptera Litura (Fabricus)

Candidate: Ms. Sujani Kirubaharan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Arne E. Svinningen, Dr. V. Jegathambigai

Place of the Research (Institute): Green farm Pvt Ltd. Marawilla 

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Title: Diversity Assessment of Annona muricata through Molecular Characterization Using Ssr Markers

Candidate: Mr. Punniyamoorthy Thanachseyan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Thirukkumaran      Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. W.L.G. Samarasinghe

Place of the Research (Institute): PGRC, Gannoruwa

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Title: Physiology of Planting Material of Different Echinodorus Species and Growth and Yield Response to Different Fertilizers and Vermi- Products

Candidate: Ms. Neerija Somasundram

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Arne E. Svinningen, Dr. V. Jegathambigai

Place of the Research (Institute): Green farm Pvt Ltd. Marawilla 

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Title: Synthetic Seed of Solanum tuberosum L.CV Granola as an Effective Biocontrol System to Control Black Leg Erwiniya spp.

Candidate: Mr. Sujeevan Rajendran

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Thirukkumaran       Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. A.G.C. Babu, Ms. K. Pushpanji

Place of the Research (Institute): Potato Research Station, Seeththaeliya

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Title: Study of Biology and Management of Hypolixus truncatulus (F) and Screening of Resistant Variety on Amaranthus

Candidate: Ms. Sivaraga Nagarasa

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr.S. Rajeshkanna

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Field surveillance of Acerophagus papayae and efficacy control on Papaya mealybug in Northern Region of Sri Lanka

Candidate: Ms. Thanusha Vinayakampillai

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr.S. Rajeshkanna

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Distribution of Myllocerus Species in Jjaffna District

Candidate: Ms. Saraniya Nithianantharajah

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr.S. Rajeshkanna

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: 

Candidate: Mr. Sukirtharuban 

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Thirukkumaran        Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Tea Research Institute, Talawakkalle 

Title: Determination Of Floral Biology And Propagation Of An Orchid Cymbidium bicolor And Its Existence To Promote Orchid Farming In Jaffna Peninsula

Candidate: Mr. Arunothayarajah Sanjeev

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Effects Of Organic Amendments On The Selected Soil Organisms In Onion

Candidate: Ms. Piratheepa Jegatheeswaran

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Utilization of Bacillus thuringiensis for the Biological Control of Junonia atlites and Aedes aegypti in Commercial Aquatic Plant Production 

Candidate: Ms. Premsuja Varathalingam

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Arne E. Svinningen, Dr. V. Jegathambigai

Place of the Research (Institute): Green farm Pvt Ltd. Marawilla 

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Title: Evaluation of Inhibitory Effect of Different Green and Green Leaf Manures Against Soil Born Pathogen Sclerotium rolfsii (Sacc.)

Candidate: Ms. Rohini Sivagnanabanu

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Efficacy of an Entomopathogenic Fungus, Lecanicillium lecanii as a Bio-Control Agent against Bemisia tabbaci on Hygrophila corymposa

Candidate: Ms. Jathukula Lingeswaran

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Arne E. Svinningen, Dr. V. Jegathambigai

Place of the Research (Institute): Green farm Pvt Ltd. Marawilla 

Title: Brewing of compost tea: Its properties, potential and production to strengthen organic farming

Candidate: Mr. Francis Liguory Emerson

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Utilization of ecosystem services for better crop performance by comparing biointensive, organic and conventional farming systems in farmer’s field at vaddukkoddai, Jaffna district

Candidate: Mr. Santhakumar Maginthan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Plant- pollinator mutualism to promote pollination in home gardens and pollination biology of Luffa cylindrica (L.) conserving biodiversity of Jaffna district

Candidate: Ms. Sathyakala Kodeeswaranathan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Association of fungal symptoms with Cymbidium bicolor Lindl. Roots, their Characteristic features and potential to promote floriculture  culture

Candidate: Ms. Makija Thuraisingham

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Antifungal and bio preservation potential of underutilized medicinal plant, Aloe vera and its distribution in Jaffna Penninsula 

Candidate: Ms. Nivethika Vadivelu 

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Distribution ,host range and arthropod association of Paracoccus marginatus in Jaffna an its management

Candidate: Mr. Anandarajah Piragalathan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. K. Pakeerathan 

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Biology of palm seed borer, Carpophilus spp. and its bio control in queen palm Livestonia  rotundifolia 

Candidate: Ms. Sinthuja Sivanantham

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. E. Arne Svinningen

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Present status of pesticides usage in fields and markets and their knowledge on dealers in Jaffna peninsula

Candidate: Ms. Keerthika Kanagaratnam

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. K. Pakeerathan

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Collection and characterization of red onion (Allium cepa L.) Land races grown in Jaffna district

Candidate: Ms. Gopikeetha Tharmaratnam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Thirukkumaran        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. S. J. Arasakesary

Place of the Research (Institute): RRDC, Kilinochchi 

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Title: Application of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) on coconut coir dust to develop suitable super compost media to grow queen palm (Livistonia rotundifolia)

Candidate: Ms. Myoora Maheswaran

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. E. Arne Svinningen

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Potential of a productive unit to grow leafy vegetables using wastes and locally available materials for home garden in sandy areas 

Candidate: Ms. Jeevaki Perinpalingam 

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. G. Thirukkumaran

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Possible contamination of Aspergillus fungi on chilli fruits obtained from field, storage and on commercial products

Candidate: Ms. Tharshika Ratnarajah

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. (Ms) M. Senthilnanthanan

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Potential of cultivating medicinal crop, Piper longum L. in Jaffna peninsula and its insecticidal properties.

Candidate: Ms. Karthika sivalingam

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr(Mrs) S. Thurairatnam

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Pre and post-harvest occurrence of fungal diseases in red onion and their management

Candidate: Ms. Vigitha Naguleswaran

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. K. Pakeerathan

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

Title: Effect of vermicompost, vermicompost tea, vermiwash and body fluid against root mealy bug (Rhizoecus hibisci) on queen palm (Livistona rotundifolia) and pink hibiscus mealy bug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) on Croton

Candidate: Ms. Mary Antonet Morais Pathinathan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. E. Arne Svinngen

Place of the Research (Institute):  Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Faunal association and properties against storage pests of Withania somnifera dunal. to promote cultivation as a potential medicinal crop in Jaffna

Candidate: Ms. Suvanthini Shanmugaratnam

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. (Ms) S. Thurairatnam

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: The analytical study of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Population available in Jaffna peninsula

Candidate: Mr. Sethurajah  Vasanthakumar

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Thirukkumaran        Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. V. Arulnandhy

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Isolation and host range determination of entomo-pathogenic fungi, Fusarium spp.

Candidate: Ms. Subajini Balakrishnan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. G. Thirukkumaran

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Existence of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza in roots of queen palm (Livistona rotundifolia) and its growth in different media

Candidate: Miss. Varmila Sinnarajaha

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. E. Arne Svinngen

Place of the Research (Institute):  Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Evaluation of banana cultivars and effect of bio-rational towards the management of Odoiporus longicollis

Candidate: Ms. Sobana Muthukumaraswamy

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. K. Pakeerathan

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Present status of Parthenium histerophorus: effect of its leaf extract and cow urine on vermin composting in northern Sri Lanka

Candidate: Mr. Sivakurunathan Kavinthan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. G. Thirukkumaran

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Parasitic potential and host range of Cuscuta campestris and its impact on Allium cepa L. towards its management 

Candidate: Ms. Amirthaveni Varothayan 

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. G. Thirukkumaran

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Occurrence of Marasmiellus inoderma stem rot on banana in Jaffna and the potential of bio-rationals on its management

Candidate: Mr. Nagarathnam Thiruchchelvan

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. G. Thirukkumaran

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Snails and slugs damaging cut foliage Codyline fruticosa and their management

Candidate: Ms. Karthiga Sinnarajah

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan       Co-Supervisor(s): Mr.E. Arne Svinngen 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Prevalence of Erwinia soft rot disease in cut foliage, Dracaena sanderiana and its management

Candidate: Ms. Thiyo Desiya Kayalvily Thayapararajah

Chief Supervisor: Prof. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. E. Arne Svinngen

Place of the Research (Institute):  Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

Title: Effect of vermiwash on the productivity of  Livistona rotundifolia and mass production of vermiwash

Candidate: Ms. Agalya Sundaraligam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. E. Arne Svinngen

Place of the Research (Institute):  Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Effect of Parthenium hysterophorus and its' management thorough different methods

Candidate: Ms. Varatharuby Nadesar

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Small scale production of selected bioagents using kitchen waste, industrial waste and law cost materials

Candidate: Ms. Kalyani Nagendirarajah

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Potential of biorationals in managing pests of queen palm and composition of growing media

Candidate: Ms. Sobiga Sampasivam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan        Co-Supervisor(s): Mr.E. Arne Svinngen 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

Title: Application of feasible and cheapest techniques to promote mushroom cultivation at rural areas

Candidate: Mr. Nadarajah Thileepan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Study of associated arthropoda funa, insecticidal and antibacterial properties of Gymnema sylvestre r.br

Candidate: Ms. Ahalya Segarajah

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Multiplication of effective microorganism's and its application in household composting

Candidate: Mr. Yokanathan Nirushanthan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Low cost production of Trichoderma viride and its potential to manage tomato wilt caused by Sclerotium rolfsii

Candidate: Ms. Priyatharsini Arunasalam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. Tharsini Nishanthan 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Occurrence of red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hhirst: a new pest of banana in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Candidate: Mr. Thambippillai Kajanthan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Potential of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (kofoid and white) existing in tomato based cropping system and its eco-friendly management

Candidate: Mr. Kandiah Pakeerathan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): Ms.Tharsini Nishanthan

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Insect pests associated with neem,  Azadiracta indica in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Candidate: Ms. Kiyanthy Kuventhiranathan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Potential of selected earthworms and their impact in organic agriculture

Candidate: Mr. Sithmparanathan Mayooran

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

Title: Bionomics of cabbage flea beetle, Phyllotreta cruciferae and its management

Candidate: Ms. Mayoori Kokuladas

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan       Co-Supervisor(s):- 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Rapid propagation of Gymnema syllvestre

Candidate: Ms. Gayathiry Jeyavartharajah

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan       Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. K. Balasubramaniam

Place of the Research (Institute): Biotec Pvt.Ltd

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Title: Larvicidal Activity of Acacia concinna and Momordica charantia on Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus and Anopheles subpictus

Candidate: Ms. Thugitha Thuraisamy

Chief Supervisor: Dr. K.A. Srikrishnaraj      Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Biological Science, Vavuniya Campus, UoJ 

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Title: Biology of Root Borer, Paraponyx stratiotata L. and Its Biocontrol in Queen Palm, Lavistona rotundifolia

Candidate: Ms. Singarayan Jeyasothy Lambert

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan       Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. E. Arne Svinngen

Place of the Research (Institute):  Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Cultivation of Mushroom in Locally Available Materials in Jaffna

Candidate: Ms. Kanitha Raveendras

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan       Co-Supervisor(s): Ms. Tharsini Nishanthan

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Composting Potential of Local and Exotic Earthworms Using Selected Wastes in Jaffna

Candidate: Mr. Patkunam Selvakumar

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: First Report of a Bag Worm, Cryptothelia sp. on Palmyrah and Its Bionomics

Candidate: Mr. Sornalingam Gunavarsan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan      Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

Title: Evaluation of the Performance of  Okra Germplasm on Noncalsic  Brown Earth Under the  Recommended Cultural Practices

Candidate: Mr. Kanagendran Arooran

Chief Supervisor: Dr. V. Arulnandhy         Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. S. Balendran

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Mass Production and Pathogenicity of Mycopathogens against Insect Pests

Candidate: Ms. Thurkathipana Navaneethan

Chief Supervisor:  Dr. G. Mikunthan          Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Mass Production and Antagonistic Potential of Trichoderma Isolates against Scelirotium rolfsii (Sacc.)

Candidate: Ms. Sujandini Arunthavanayagam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan           Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Evaluation of Coconut Mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer Damage and Its Management in Jaffna District

Candidate:  Mr. Arulanandam Vakeesan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan          Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

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Title: Performance of Epigeic Earthworm Species Towards Organic Farming in Jaffna

Candidate: Mr. Sivabalan  Piratheban

Chief Supervisor: Dr. G. Mikunthan           Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Department of Agricultural Biology, UoJ

Title: Cross Inoculation of Different Isolates of Bacterial Wilt Pathogens (Ralstonia solanacearum)

Candidate: Ms. Nikethini Ponnampalam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. (Ms) Indra Ariyaratne           Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. (Mrs) J.I. De Zoisa

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: Comparative Study of Insect Pests And Natural Enemies in Organic and Conventional Farming System

Candidate: Ms. Vozintha Tharmalingam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. K.A.N.P. Bandara           Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: The Use of Combining Ability in The Production of  F1 Tomato Hybrids

Candidate: Ms. Renuka Rajalingam

Chief Supervisor:  Ms. Ranjani Peiris          Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: Identification of Citrus Variegated Chlorosis and Citrus Triteza Virus in Various Citrus Varieties by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Candidate: Ms. Selvanthini Gnanakumaran

Chief Supervisor: Dr. (Ms) Indra Ariyaratne         Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. (Mrs) J.I. De Zoisa

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: Characterization of Tea Germplasm Using Reproductive Traits

Candidate: Ms. Sundaravathany Arulanantham

Chief Supervisor: Dr. (Ms). Kumudini Gunasekare           Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Aruna Peradeep Kumara 

Place of the Research (Institute): Tea Research Institute

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Title: The Use of Wild Tomato Germplasm  in Genetic Improvement of Tomato Crop

Candidate: Ms. Thanussa Thuraisingam

Chief Supervisor: Ms. Ranjani Peiris         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: Identification of Important Morphological and Agronomical Characteristics of Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Accessions and the Relations and the Relationship Between the Characteristics

Candidate: Ms. Srivani Prabaharan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. H.M. Ariyarathna         Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: Elimination of Citrus Tristeza Virus in Infected Recommended Citrus Varieties

Candidate: Ms. Mohanambihai Kanapathippillai

Chief Supervisor: Dr. (Mrs). Indra Ariyaratne       Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: Effect of Insecticides on Insect Pests and Their Natural Enemies of Amaranthus Tricolor in Jaffna

Candidate: Mr. Amirthalinkam Amuthasorupan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. S. Raveendranath           Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute):  Eastern University, Batticaloa

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Title: Effect of Crop Diversity on Cabbage Insect Pests (Plutella xylostella, Spodoptera litura, Chrysodeixis eriosoma, Hellula undalis And Bravycorne brassicae) and Natural Enemies

Candidate: Mr. Nithiyanantha Kurukkal Vijayanantha Sharma

Chief Supervisor:  Dr.K.A.N.P.Bandara            Co-Supervisor(s): Dr.C.Kudagamage

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

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Title: Evaluation of Some Locally Availale Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Genotype Under Monoculture in Jaffna

Candidate: Ms. Umaiyal Tharmarajah

Chief Supervisor:  Dr. V. Arulnandhy            Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Eastern University, Batticaloa

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Title: Screening of Brinjal and Tomato Accessions for Bacterial Wilt Resistance Caused by Ralstonia Solanacearum (Yabuuchi et al, 1995)

Candidate: Ms. Tharshani Gnanaraja

Chief Supervisor: Dr. (Mrs). Indra Ariyaratne          Co-Supervisor(s): Dr. (Mrs) J.I. De Zoisa

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute

Title: A Study of Biology and Control of Autoserica rotundata Wlk Attacking Ixora sp.

Candidate: Ms. Sriverny Thambirajah

Chief Supervisor: Dr. C. Kudagamage              Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Arnie Sviningen

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Leaf Mining Behaviour of Liromyza sativa and Observation, Host Preference and Control 

Candidate: Mr. Gunaseharam Christunesan Melvin Croos

Chief Supervisor: Dr. C. Kudagamage              Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Arnie Sviningen

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

Title: A Preliminary Study of Biological Stages and Control of Eutettix discigattus (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) Leaf Hoppers on Ornamental Plants (Crotons)

Candidate: Ms. S. Arunthathy

Chief Supervisor: Dr. C. Kudagamage & Dr. G.A.W. Wijesekara       Co-Supervisor(s): Mr. Arnie Sviningen

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

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Title: Screening Plant Species and The Uses of  Baeuveria bassiana in the Management of Xyleborus fornicatus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) of Tea

Candidate: Ms. TharshaniDevy Nagalingam

Chief Supervisor: Dr. (Mrs) L.D. Amarasinghe               Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Tea Research Institute

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Title: Control Measures of Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) on Crossandra infundibuliformis

Candidate: Ms. Jeyagowri Kiddinamoorthy

Chief Supervisor:  Dr. C. Kudagamage & Dr. G.A.W. Wijesekara      Co-Supervisor(s): Mr.Arnie Sviningen

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla

Title: In Vitro Germination and Storage of Tea Pollen as an Aid Tea Breeding

Candidate: Mr. Gunaratnam Thirukkumaran

Chief Supervisor: Dr.(Mrs.) M.T.K. Gunasekare                     Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Tea Research Institute

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Title: Response of Shot-Hole Borer (Xyleoborus Fornicatus Eichhoff) to Tea Plant Volatiles

Candidate: Mr. Muthiah Sivanesan

Chief Supervisor:  Dr.(Mrs.) L.D. Amarasinghe                     Co-Supervisor(s): -

Place of the Research (Institute): Tea Research Institute

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Title: Potential of Tea Phylloplane Microorganisms in The Control of Blister Blight in Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Candidate: Mr. Jesuthasan Kalaichelvan

Chief Supervisor: Dr. A. Balasuriya                    Co-Supervisor(s): ---

Place of the Research (Institute): Green Farms Ltd. Marawilla 

Title: Study of Components of The Integrated Management of Shot-Hole Borer (Xyleborus Fornicatus Eichh.) of Tea In Sri Lanka

Candidate: Mrs.Manorangini Kanagasingham

Chief Supervisor: Dr.(Mrs.).L.D. Amarasinghe                        Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. S. Mohanadas

Place of the Research (Institute): Tea Research Institute, Talawakelle 

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Candidate: Ms .K. Vijayaluxmy

Chief Supervisor:                 Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): 

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Candidate: Ms. J. Painthamilchelvi

Chief Supervisor:                 Co-Supervisor(s): 

Place of the Research (Institute): 

Title: Varietal Identification Of Ixora Germplasm Collection In Sri Lanka

Candidate: Ms. Jegathambihai Velmurugu

Chief Supervisor: Mr. K.P.U. De Silva                         Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. S. Mohanadas

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute, Gannoruwa

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Title: Identification, Biology And Observational Study Of Control Measures Of Grasshoppers On Ornamental Palms

Candidate: Ms.Thusiththa Thirugnanam

Chief Supervisor:  Dr. C. Kudagamage                Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. S. Mohanadas

Place of the Research (Institute): Horticulture Research and Development Institute, Gannoruwa