Ability of seed extracts of Moringa oleifera to clarify turbid waters and wastewaters was investigated. Mature seed extracts of Moringa were comparatively more effective than immature seed extracts. Mature seed powder ...

The aim of this study was to examine whether a relationship exists between the neck girth and the height measured at the shoulder of Sri Lankan elephants (Elephas maxim us maxim us), as proposed for the Burmese ...

The objective of the study was to assess the frequency and correlates of emotional disorders among entrants to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. . Entrants to the faculties of Arts, Management Studies, Science and ...

The tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon is cultured on a commercial basis in Sri Lanka. From the stage of spawning, through the larval stages, to the harvestable level controlled conditions are maintained especially with ...

A geminivirus, related to Indian cassava mosaic virus (ICMV) was detected in fifteen samples of cassava collected from different areas of the island. The virus was transmitted by sap inoculation to herbaceous hosts and ...

The determination of glycosylated serum proteins (Fructosamine) has become an accepted method for assessing the metabolic situation in diabetic patients. As there are no studies reported on serum fructosamine levels for ...

Cultivars of Centella asiatica were found to be infected by species of Melodogyne, a root knot nematode. Pot experiments under greenhouse were conducted to determine the effect of this nematode on the yield of these ...

In studies directed at understanding fully, the options for utilization of palmyrah fruit pulp (PFP), the work reported here was concentrated on f1abelliferins (saponins of B-sitosterol) and carotenoids. Flabelliferins, F-l1, ...

Two peat sequences from the Horton Plains, an elevated area lying at 2300 m above present sea level (a.s.l.) in central Sri Lanka, are analyzed in terms of pollen content and mineral magnetic properties. Radiocarbon dates ...