Extraction of Agricultural Phenological Parameters of Sri Lanka Using MODIS, NDVI Time Series Data
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): W.G.N.N. Jayawardhana, V.M.I. Chathurange Management of crops is an essential part in the food production procedure. Having a thorough knowledge of growth stages of each crop is of paramount importance in this respect. Phenology (transplanting, panicle formation, flowering etc) is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena that are controlled by environmental and climatic factors. Monitoring the crop condition manually in the field is difficult and time consuming. Therefore recently, several methods have been introduced by using satell...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Prevalence of Listeria spp. in Traditional Indian Dairy Products from Chennai Metropolis, Tamil Nadu
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): S. Suriyapriya, P. Selvan, K. Porteen, S. Suresh Kannan The present study was conducted between September, 2014 and June, 2015 to assess the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Traditional Indian Dairy Products from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Samples of Ghee, Rasagolla, Gulabjamun, Curd and Payasam were screened for the presence of L. monocytogenes using conventional culture method and validated by PCR. Among the 150 samples screened, 50 isolates from different dairy products (22 gulabjamun, 22 rasagolla and 06 curd samples) were presumptive...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Introducing an Appropriate Mechanical Way for Coconut Dehusking
This study was aimed to introduce an efficient and affordable mechanical method for coconut de-husking. Main components of the de-husking machine are; set of blades and blade spreading system, operating lever system and adjustable fruit holder. The most salient feature of this machine is detaching the husk into four pieces while retaining the soft eye covering part. Machine weighs 65kg and the total cost of production was LKR 13,200. The performance of the de-husking machine was evaluated separately using a single operator (T1) and an operator with a helper (T2) and compared it with most practicing manual de-husking method...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Nutritional Status and Food Insecurity among the Children in Northern Sri Lanka
This study concludes that, the household food insecurity is prevalent and it was increased with income and expenditure for food in Jaffna district. Even though food insecurity was low in Jaffna it has a significant influence on undernutrition and anaemia in children. (Source: Procedia Food Science)
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Address the Public Health and Food Security Concerns of Babesiosis Through Molecular Detection of Babesia Bovis in Suspected Carrier Cattle of Selected Localities in Sri Lanka
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): R. Kirupananthan, L.C.J. Kamaral, G.H. Galhena, K.L.N. Perera, M.P.S. Magamage Emergence of babesiosis in both public health and food security concern in global perspectives cannot be ignored. The dairy farming plays an important role in food industry that, fulfilling the protein requirement through producing both milk and meat. The farming operations may get hampered due to non-infectious and infectious diseases. Infectious diseases also cause huge production losses in all farming operations in time to time. Babesiosis becomes a major c...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Adoption and Factors Affecting on Adoption of Integrated Pest Management among Vegetable Farmers in Sri Lanka
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): H.J.C. Jayasooriya, M.M.M. Aheeyar The overuse and misuse of chemical pesticides has widely been reported in vegetable cultivation in Sri Lanka. While safer and environmental friendly pest and disease management methods such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are popular around the world, only little effort has been taken to promote IPM in Sri Lankan vegetable cultivation. Furthermore, farmers have not shown much interest on practicing IPM in vegetable cultivation. However, the level of IPM adoption by vegetable farmers and the factors influe...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Comparison of Oxidative Stability of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum), Soybean (Glycine Max) and Mahua (Mee) (Madhuca Longifolia) Oils Against Photo-Oxidation and Autoxidation
In conclusion, higher oxidative stability was shown by the Mahua oil than sesame and soybean oils for photooxidation and autoxidation. (Source: Procedia Food Science)
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Assessment of Behavioral Patterns of Food Intakes on Micro-Sleepiness, with Busy Lifestyles
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): Rumesh Liyanage, S.B. Nawaratne, Indira Wickramasinghe, K.K.D.S. Ranaweera The effect of food habits and attitudes on micro-sleepiness was attempted to study simultaneously with development of a food product to combat. Data were collected from Sri Lanka Police Traffic Division and from 250 respondents using a pre-tested questionnaire representing drivers (especially highway drivers), private and public sector workers (shift based) and cramming students (university and school). Questionnaires were directed to respondents to fill independent...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Assessment of Heavy Metals in Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera Sessilis) Collected from Production and Market Sites in and Around Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): Thilini Kananke, Jagath Wansapala, Anil Gunaratne The present study was conducted to evaluate the levels of trace metals (Ni, Cd, Cr, Pb and Cu) in Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis) samples randomly collected from the production and market sites located in and around Colombo District, Sri Lanka, using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Significant differences in heavy metal concentrations were observed between both the production sites and market sites (P<0.05). Heavy metal accumulations in Mukunuwenna tested were higher at t...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Silicon Rich Rice Hull Amended Soil Enhances Anthracnose Resistance in Tomato
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of half burnt rice hull (HBRH) as a silicon source in suppression of anthracnose in tomato and understanding underlying mechanisms of disease resistance. HBRH was made by burning raw rice hull at 250 °C for 15minutes. Six different levels of HBRH: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25g per 1kg of soil were incorporated into soil along with Department of Agriculture (DOA) recommended levels of NPK fertilizers. The resistance against anthracnose disease was evaluated by measuring the lesion area of tomato fruits followed by the challenged inoculation with Colletotrichum dematium for 10 d...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Effect of Coconut Kernel Residues on Serum Lipid Concentrations of Rats
This study reveals that VOR and MR can potentially decrease the serum level of TC and TAGs in human. (Source: Procedia Food Science)
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Antioxidant and Anti-diabetic Properties of Caryota Urens (Kithul) Flour
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): G.E.M. Wimalasiri, P. Ranasinghe, D.M.A. Gunaratne, L.P. Vidhana Arachchi Starch extracted from pith of Caryota urens L. (Family: Arecaceae) palm is known as “Kithul flour” and is claimed to have health benefits according to folklore and Ayurveda. Antioxidants are believed to possess numerous health benefits. However, as yet, health benefits of C. urens flour have not been scientifically investigated. Antioxidant properties of C. urens flour were tested using different in vitro assays namely, 2,2-azino-bis 3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulf...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Assessment of the Variations in Selected Industrially Desirable Morphological and Biochemical Traits of Eleven Citrus Species in Sri Lanka
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): H.M.P.D. Herath, M.D.M.I.M. Dissanayake, D.R.R.P. Dissanayake, M.D.M. Chamikara, K.W.T.R. Kularathna, M. Ishan, S.D.S.S. Sooriyapathirana The fruits with nutraceutical and medicinal values are having a greater significance in modern food industry. Out of many fruit tree bearing genera, the genus Citrus is extremely important in this regard. It contains well known species such as orange, lime, mandarin, lemon and many other underutilized species. The nutritive value of Citrus is given by many bioactive compounds present in the fruits ...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Retention of Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Dehydrated Bael (Aegle Marmelos) and Palmyra (Borassus Flabellifer) Fruit Powders
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): R.M.N.A. Wijewardana, S.B. Nawarathne, I. Wickramasinghe, C.R. Gunawardane, W.M.C.B. Wasala, B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne Present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of various dehydration techniques such as sun drying, solar drying, drying after freezing (Freeze for one hour followed by mechanical drying at 55°C), vacuum drying and drying using lab scale air oven on proximate composition and retention of antioxidants in different fruit powder prepared from Bael (Aegle marmelos) and Palmyra (Borassus flabellifer). Moisture content,...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Efficacy of Insecticide Incorporated Bags against Major Insect Pests of Stored Paddy in Sri Lanka
Publication date: 2016 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 6 Author(s): W.M.C.B. Wasala, C.A.K. Dissanayake, C.R. Gunawardhane, R.M.N.A. Wijewardhane, D.M.C.C. Gunathilake, B.M.K.S. Thilakarathne A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of an insecticide (deltamethrin) incorporated bags (Zerofly®) against the insect attacks during paddy storage under Sri Lankan conditions. The study was conducted at Institute of Post Harvest Technology (IPHT), Anuradhapura andat the warehouse of Paddy Marketing Board (PMB), Anuradhapura. Paddy sample in Zerofly® sacks were stacked at both locations and for controls...
Source: Procedia Food Science - March 30, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
