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Seasonal Variation of Water Quality Status of Menik Ganga, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

de Silva, I.U.; Rajapaksha, S.W.; Manage, P.M. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-08-01)

The Menik Ganga which flows through the holy city of Kataragama is located in the southern semi-arid pan of Sri Lanka. The catchment of the river (1.272 km) receives its annual rainfall (1496 mm) mainly from northeast ...
Evaluation of Well Water Quality in Maharagama with Special Emphasis on Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

Ganegoda, G.S.S.; Manage, P.M.; Pathirage, S. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-08-01)

Groundwater contamination adversely affects the health of the individuals who consume well water. In the present study groundwater samples were collected from Jambugasrnulla, Navinna, Wijerama, Gangodawila South B, and ...
Screening of Selected Drinking Water Bodies in Sri Lanka for the Detection of Their Potential for Production of Cyanotoxin, Microcystin Using PCR

Piyathilaka, M.A.P.C.; Manage, P.M.; Tennekoon, K.H.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

Contamination of freshwater bodies in Sri Lanka with hepatotoxic cyanotoxin, microcystin (MC) gained much attention of water treatment facilities recently. Most of the lslandwide water bodies were identified as potential ...
Toxin Producing Cyanobacteria in Labugama, Kalatuwawa Drinking Water Reservoirs

Idroos, S.F.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-16)

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria found naturally in lakes, streams, ponds, and reservoirs. Microcystis aeruginosa, Anabaena sp., Nostoc sp., Oscillatoria sp. are some harmful cyanobacteria that produce cyanotoxins. ...
Role of Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia in the Degradation of Antibiotics and Hydrocarbons

Idroos, S.F.; Manage, P.M.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

Antibiotics, aromatic hydrocarbons and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are emerging contaminants or water. The present study assess the efficiency of Stenotrophomonos maltophilia a potential degrader of Microcystins, on ...
Application of Water Quality Index (CCME-WQI) in Assessing Water Quality for Ground Water in Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka

Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L.; Manage, P.M. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-07-01)

Kelani river basin is one of the important river basins in Sri Lanka and contributes for agriculture and operation of several industries. Kelani river basin covers nearly seven districts and also cover Colombo city which ...
Molecular Screening of Some Selected Water Bodies in Sri Lanka for Microcystin Producing Genotypes

Piyathilaka, M.A.P.C.; Manage, P.M.; Tennekoon, K.H.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Colombo, Colombo, 2015-05-21)

Dry zone reservoirs in Sri Lanka are presently characterized by blooms of cyanobacteria with temporal appearance of cyanotoxins. Selected dry zone fresh water bodies in Sri Lanka were screened for the presence of cyanobacterial ...
Effect of Dredging on Water Quality, Plankton and Macro-Benthos in Negombo Estuary

Kanchana, P.K.N.; De Alwis, A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

The high demand for goods and services together with the pollution problem due to development activities has led to a rapid degradation of estuaries and lagoons in Sri Lanka Interventions to rehabilitate the degraded ...
Optimization of Microcystin-LR Degradation Rates of Isolated Freshwater Bacterial Strains

Idroos, S.F.; Manage, P.M.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-08-01)

Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is the dominant type of cyanotoxin present in Sri Lankan freshwater bodies. The present study optimizes the MC-LR degradation rates of Bacillus cereus, Rahnella aquatilis and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia ...
Removal of Microcystin-LR from Drinking Water Using Natural Rutile Sand

Silva, D.B.; Manage, P.M. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-08-01)

Presence of cyanotoxins in water bodies, which are utilized for human consumption, is a major constraint in providing safe potable water in Sri Lanka. Present study was carried out to evaluate the potential use of natural ...
Assessment of Seasonal Variation in Groundwater Quality of Kelani River Basin by Multivariate Analysis

Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

Kelani river is considered as one of the major river and it is the second largest river basin in Sri Lanka. It contributes mainly for drinking water supply, recreation, irrigation and livestock of the country. Multivariate ...
Effects of Cooking on Omega 3 Content of Sardinella Iongiceps Emphasizing an Innovative Method to Elevate Omega 3 Intake

Udari, A.H.G.S.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Attygalle, M.V.E. (IJIRT,Ahmedabad, 2015-08)

Most of the small pelagic fish like Sardinella longiceps (Indian oil Sardine) are considered as best sources of Omega 3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Due to their law cost and availability throughout the year, Sardines ...
Development of an Omega 3 Enriched Instant Soup Powder from Sardinella Longiceps

Udari, A.H.G.S.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Attygalle, M.V.E. (IJESRT, 2015-08)

"Indian Oil Sardine" or Sardinellalongiceps is an abundantly caught small pelagic fish of commercial importance in the fisheries industry of Sri Lanka. Being considered as an omega-3 rich fish, effects of cooking on its ...
Awareness on Dietary Fats among Consumers and the Levels of Total Fat in Selected Foods; in Relation to Proposed Nutrition Labelling in Sri Lanka

Dias, K.L.A.L.; Wickramasinghe, I. (Asian Online Journals, 2015-10)

Excessive consumption of dietary fats is one of the principal causes of the prevailing problem of noncommunicable diseases in Sri Lanka. With the intention of combats against the rising levels of noncommunicable diseases, ...
Mercury Concentration of Muscle Tissue and Relationship with Size of Yellowfin Tuna, Thunnus albacares, of the Indian Ocean

Jinadasa, B.K.K.K.; Jayasinghe, G.D.T.M.; Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B.; Wickramasinghe, I. (2015)

Mercury (Hg) is a naturally occurring metal in the earth's crust and can enter the aquatic environment through natural and anthropogenic activities. Part of Hg is converted to methyl-mercury (MeHg) and accumulates in fish ...
Changes in Colour attributes of Kithul (Caryota urens) flour stored in Refrigerated (4°c) Condition

Wijesinghe, J.A.A.C.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Saranandha, K.H. (2015)

Colour of the food is the first consideration for quality evaluated by consumers. This paper is aimed to evaluate the colour as to define criteria for differentiation of fresh and one year old flour samples. Kithul flour ...
Deviation of Chemical Properties of Kithul (Caryota urens) Flour Obtained from Five Different Growing Areas in Sri Lanka

Wijesinghe, J.A.A.C.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Saranandha, K.H. (IJIRT,Ahmedabad, 2015-07)

Kithul (Caryota urens) flour is a good ingredient for food applications having considerable gelling property. The objectives of this study were to analyze the proximate composition of Kithul flour and study differences ...
Effect of Modification Methods on Gelatinization Properties and Colour Attributes of Kithul (Caryotaurens) Flour

Wijesinghe, J.A.A.C.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Saranandha, K.H. (IJSR, 2015-10)

The aim of the present study is to compare gelatinization properties and colour attributes of modified Klthul (Caryotaurens) flour with thrree different modification methods to find out the suitability as a new modified ...
Effectiveness of 5S Application inTea Industry and Synchronization of 5S into ISO 22000:2005

Lokunarangodage, C.V.K.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Ranaweera, K.K.D.S. (Bio Publisher, 2015-11-20)

A study was conducted to develop an ISO 22000 generic model for tea industry in synchronization with 5S while considering changes in currently adapted systems, processes, practices and adaptation to design synergetic ...
Kithul Flour (Caryota urens) as a Potential Flour Source for Food Industry

Wijesinghe, J.A.A.C.; Wickramasinghe, I.; Saranandha, K.H. (Science & Education Publishing (SciEP), 2015)

This study search for underutilized flour source obtained from Kithul (Caryota urens) trees in Sri Lanka which is potentially valuable as food ingredient for the industry. The aim of this paper is to discuss the Physico-chemical ...

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