Recent scientific breakthroughs in the field of agriculture have led to abundant usage nanoparticles agrochemicals maintain proper nutrient uptake plants. Since less attention has been given supply vital micronutrients crop plants, objective this study was develop a nanofertilizer capable releasing while nourishing its surrounding soil. As initial nanonutrients, Zn and Cu were used their metal oxide forms, which promote seed germination. Alginic acid as agent responsible for soil...

Although the antidiabetic efficacy of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis flowers has been reported, antiproliferative and anti-obesity activities are yet to be explored. We examined potentials different fractions (hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol) N. abor-tristis flower extract for first time using 3T3-L1 cells, primary peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) isolated from healthy adult acute myeloid (AML) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients, recombinant Jurkat T MCF7 cell lines....

There are over 2000 Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties (STRV) known to have existed in Lanka. But only about 30 been subjected scientific research and proven high nutritional medicinal properties. Therefore, uncovering the values of rest STRV has become very important. Standard methods AOAC guidelines were used obtain proximate composition six STRV; Kalu heenati (KH), Pokkali (PK), Gurusinghe wee (GW), Kahawanu (KW), Sudu murunga (SM) Unakola samba (US). Heavy metals (As, Cd Pb) these...

The present study assessed the potential use of clearing nut seed powder (Strychnos potatorum) as an adsorbent for removal Co(II) ions from aqueous solutions. Based on FTIR analysis, possesses hydroxyl, C-N, and C-O functional groups SEM analysis indicated presence uneven porous surface structure, which is important adsorption. Batch adsorption studies were performed to investigate effect contact time, initial pH, concentration, dosage, temperature Langmuir isotherm model provided best...

Protein cofactors represent a unique class of redox active posttranslational protein modifications formed in or by metalloproteins. Once formed, provide one-electron oxidant, which is tethered to the backbone. Twenty-five proteins are known contain cofactors, but this number likely limited use crystallography as identification technique. In order address limitation, search all reported structures for chemical environments conducive forming cofactor through tyrosine and cysteine side chain...

The current study evaluates the migration of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene (BTEX) and phthalates into artificial saliva from natural rubber latex (NRL) balloons available for sale in Sri Lanka. It was discovered that at least one BTEX compound migrated almost all brands. four phthalates; diethyl phthalate, dibutyl di-isobutyl phthalate butyl benzyl were also observed. Migratory levels most balloon brands above permissible set by European Union. Assessment factors affecting migratory...

Syzygium caryophyllatum L. Alston (Family: Myrtaceae, Sinhala: Heendan) is a red‐listed plant that has been used in traditional medicine Sri Lanka for the treatment of diabetes, but it yet to be exploited its potential uses as functional food or source supplements. The present study focused on evaluation antidiabetic property S. fruits and leaves assessing antioxidant, antiglycation, antiamylase activities mineral element composition. crude extracts (CR) were fractionated into hexane (Hex)...

Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension is a peer-reviewed international scientific journal covering wide range of subject areas in tropical subtropical agriculture published quarterly by the Faculty Agriculture, University Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. The also available on Ruhuna website https://www.agri.ruh.ac.lk/tare/index.htm .

Lauha Bhasma (LB) is a prominent Ayurveda medicine and used as an ingredient to prepare other indigenous medicines in Ayurveda. The outcomes of this study on chemical physical changes during the preparation process LB become significant explore ancient knowledge east within modern context. was carried out under laboratory conditions; starting from elemental form Iron sample identify changes. metallic composition material intermediate products formed determined using AAS technique. variation...

Sri Lanka is a rich treasurable land of traditional rice cultivation and the primary staple food in Lanka. There are many unpopular varieties which have been derived from their nutritional values under investigation. One such novelSri Lankan red pericarp variety known as Gurupiya focused on this study. Agronomic characters novel was evaluated according to IRRI 1998. Standard methods AOAC guidelines were used obtain proximate composition (GPRV). AOCS analyze oil profile. Fatty acid profile...

The rapid growth of the global population and changes in food consumption patterns have resulted issues relating to insecurity. Improved strategic solutions are needed allow easy access also manage large volumes waste efficiently. From this research, a microeconomic- level solution aforementioned is addressed. Common kitchen such as peels discarded parts fruits vegetables can be combined produce compost fertilizer. Producing fertilizer manner considered microeconomic-level management...

Phenol is a widely used non-renewable petrochemical resource in many organic syntheses, hence sourcing phenolic derivatives from renewable resources an important concern. In this study, novel monoglyceride (MG) was synthesized utilizing “cardanol” as starting material, which eco-friendly and natural derivative. Cardanol obtained by the decarboxylation of anacardic acid present raw cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL). It then reacted with maleic anhydride (MA) to synthesize mono-phenyl maleate...

The aim of this study was to determine the in vitro antioxidant potential four extruded and domestically prepared composite flour formulations developed by composting selected locally available grain varieties Sri Lanka. extracts scavenge free radicals were evaluated performing DPPH, ABTS, FRAP assays. Furthermore, antimicrobial activities against Gram-positive Gram-negative pathogenic microorganisms comparatively using agar well diffusion disk Ethanol water samples for their potential....

This study is focused on formulating a composite flour, rich in essential nutrients using selected grain varieties available Sri Lanka. The traditional rice variety-Kalu heenati was used as the major ingredient developing extruded products. Rice flour (RF), Mung bean (MF), Black gram (BF), and Meneri (MF) together with cinnamon powder, sesame black seeds were composited formulations based nutrient compositions. Thus, 16 mixtures formulated fitting to two-factor factorial experimental design...

In recent decades, the consumerist society has recognized consequences of petrochemicals, hence interest scientists been drawn toward renewable products obtained from biological sources. this study a novel biocomposite with use least chemicals was fabricated by crosslinking maleated castor oil (MACO) and linseed (LO) free radical polymerization, using benzoyl peroxide (BPO) as initiator. The significance is that polymer matrix derived entirely vegetable oils slight modifications. Banana...

Porridges based on rice varieties are common Sri Lankan dietary remedies since early days. This study was conducted to evaluate the biological activity of herbal porridges selected traditional varieties. In this study, four Madathawalu (MWP), Kalu Heenati (KHP), Mixed porridge with Sudu heenati, Goda Masuran, Dik wee (1:1:1:1) (MXP) and Special (STP) were prepared. Methanolic extracts these subjected phytochemical analysis determination antibacterial activity. Some phytochemicals including...