This research work was carried out in Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, for the completion of special degree in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture under the supervision of Prof G Mikunthan and Dr G Thirukkumaran during 2010-2011. This is a new work in the field of plant pathology and first time diagnosed and reported in Northern Sri Lanka and also not reported in Banana in many potential banana producing countries. I published this work on three peer refereed international journals as well as three international conferences and received appreciation from...
This research work was carried out in Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, for the completion of special degree in the...
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a profusely used medicinal crop belongs to family Solanaceae. This herb is extensively exploited in traditional systems of medicine, Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani for over 3000 years and proudly called as Queen of Ayurveda. Due to its importance, farmers are interested to cultivate it in larger extent. This study was aimed to assess the potential of W. somnifera to cultivate in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Several defoliators, sucking insects and diseases recorded during cultivation which were affect the yield of this herb. Botanical trait study of W. somnifera resulted...
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a profusely used medicinal crop belongs to family Solanaceae. This herb is extensively exploited in traditional sy...