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Formulation of Jackfruit Bulb (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Flour and Wheat Flour Composite for Noodle Production
This study investigated the reduction of postharvest losses of Jackfruits by value addition and formulation of jackfruit bulb flour and wheat flour composite for noodle production in the local market. Jackfruit bulbs were subjected to mechanical drying, grinding and sieving (particle size <200µm) to yield the jackfruit bulb flour. The composite flour consists of different …
Development of Natural Dyes for the Batik Textile Industry in Sri Lanka
Batik Textiles has become more demanding in the current fashion mode in the Sri Lankan market, but the expensive, synthetic azo dyes usage in the batik textile industry causes carcinogenic health risks to employees and customers. To overcome this, it is crucial to develop a nontoxic, low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative dyes that promotes worker and …
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Identifying New Pathogen for Black Rot Disease of Tea and Incorporated Wedelia trilobata Extraction and Captan for Controlling Black Rot Disease.
The black rot disease (causal fungus; Cortcium theae and Cortcium invisium) of tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the foliar diseases in Sri Lanka. It is a serious concern for the tea industry due to the reduced tea yield and quality. Recently, synthetic fungicides have been used to control black rot disease, but they are …
Studying the Influence of Technology Stream on the Sri Lankan Education System
The technology stream implemented in Sri Lankan government schools aimed to bridge gaps in subject stream selection, providing students with theoretical and practical knowledge for success in the changing work environment. The objectives of this study were to (i) assess the employment status of university graduates from the technology stream, (ii) evaluate the curriculum, and …
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Students’ and Teachers’ Perception of the Causes of Poor Academic Performance in English
This paper discusses the causes of poor academic performance in English language as a foreign language of secondary-level students in rural areas in Kandy district based on the students’ and teachers’ perceptions. The students from grades nine to eleven and respective English teachers from three different schools whose performances were reported to be weak for …
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