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Hydrological modelling for reservoir operation: application of SWAT Model for Kalu Ganga Catchment, Sri Lanka by Madushanka, G. A. T., Nandalal, K. D. W., Muthuwatta, Lal P.

“…Kalu Ganga, a major tributary of Amban Ganga, is one of the perennial rivers of Sri Lanka. Also, Amban Ganga is a major tributary of Mahaweli Ganga. …”
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Diversity of underutilized vegetables and fruit in Sri Lanka: Prioritization for collection, conservation, genetic improvement, and promotion by Pushpakumara, Gamini, Silva, Renuka, Borelli, Teresa, Hunter, Danny, Ariyarathne, Mojith, Eeswara, Janaki, Fonseka, Ramya, Fonseka, Hemal, Karunarathne, Asha, Dissanayake, Samantha, Lowe, Ayesh, Rankoth, Lalith, Dissanayake, Kapila, Ranawaka, Lanka, Kumarihami, Prathibani, Liyanage, Nishadi, Sugathadasa, Sudeepa, Abhayagunasekara, Chandrani, Godamulla, Damayanthi, Samarasinghe, Gamini, Nanayakkara, Subodani, Liyanage, Atula

“…The study titled "Diversity of underutilized vegetables and fruit in Sri Lanka: prioritization for collection, conservation, genetic improvement, and promotion" highlights the significance of underutilized vegetables and fruits in Sri Lanka's agricultural biodiversity. …”
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The Training and Visit System and the Links between Rice Research and Extension in the Matara District of Sri Lanka by Seegers, Stephan

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The Training and Visit System and the Links between Rice Research and Extension in the Matara District of Sri Lanka by Seegers, Stephan

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Landscape analysis of early childhood development and agriculture in Bangladesh, Kenya, Peru, Rwanda, and Sri Lanka by McCann, Juliet, Sproule, Katie, Bliznashka, Lilia, Olney, Deanna K.

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Development of a photographic food atlas as a portion estimate tool for adolescents in Sri Lanka by Karunarathna, H.M.N.J., Wickramaarachchi, W.A.H.S., Perera, T., Silva, K.D.R.R., Ranathunge, R.M.T.K., Sitisekara, S.M.H.D., Gelli, Aulo

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Reforming fertilizer import policies for sustainable intensification of agricultural systems in Sri Lanka: Is there a failure? by Weerahewa, Jeevika, Senaratne, Athula, Babu, Suresh Chandra

“…The government of Sri Lanka has implemented a myriad of fertilizer import and use options during 2015 – 2021 with the objective of making agricultural systems more financially and environmentally sustainable. …”
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Anatomy of non-tariff barriers in India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement: An empirical investigation by Pal, Barun Deb, Pohit, Sanjib

“…This article attempts to answer one crucial research question: why the utilization of India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) route for trade is very poor by the Indian exporters (13%) as compared to their Sri Lankan counterpart (65%) even after one decade of its implementation? …”
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Food policies and nutrition transition in Sri Lanka: Historical trends, political regimes, and options for interventions by Weerahewa, Jeevika, Wijetunga, Chatura Sewwandi, Babu, Suresh Chandra, Atapattu, Nihal

“…In this paper we look at Sri Lanka’s food and nutrition policies from a historical perspective to identify the intervention options for addressing the country’s current food security and nutrition challenges.…”
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Nutrient intake and diet quality impacts of a nutrition-sensitive resilience program in Sri Lanka by Caswell, Bess L., Tan, Xiuping, Joyce, Caroline A., Arnold, Charles D., Sitisekara, Hasara, Jayatissa, Renuka, Peiris, Kalana, Silva, Renuka, Olney, Deanna K.

“…It was conducted by the World Food Programme (WFP) and Government of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022, with or without an 8-mo health promotion process (HPP). …”
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Generation, adoption and impact of diffused light potato storage technology in Badulla district, Sri Lanka. by Somaratne, S.M.

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The use of iron-fortified wheat flour to reduce anemia among the estate population in Sri Lanka by Nestel, Penelope, Nalubola, R., Sivakaneshan, R., Wickramasinghe, A. R., Atukorala, S., Wickramasinghe, T.

“…The trial was conducted in Sri Lanka among preschoolers between 9 and 71 months old, primary schoolers 6 to 11 years old, and nonpregnant women. …”
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Preliminary analysis, multiple introductions of Sri Lanka Cassava Mosaic Virus (SLCMV) in Southeast Asia by Leiva Sandoval, Ana Maria, Jimenez, Jenyfer, Dominguez, Viviana, Lopez Alvarez, Diana, Cuellar, Wilmer

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Vegetables in rural Sri Lanka: Availability and consumer preferences elicited from gendered group discussions by Krishna, Vijesh, Sarawathy, Akhil R., Aheeyar, Mohamed M. M., Wijetunga, Chatura Sewwandi, Mahindarathne, Prasad, Geetha, Rosalin, Ramasamy, Srinivasan

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Are rice systems sustainable in Sri Lanka?- A case of Deduru Oya reservoir irrigation scheme by Jayasiri, M.M.J.G.C.N., Dayawansa, N.D.K., Ingold, Karin, Yadav, Sudhir

“…Sustainable rice systems play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals, particularly in countries like Sri Lanka that heavily rely on paddy production. The study aims to examine the economic, social, and environmental sustainability gaps of a rice production system at various spatial scales using the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) framework v2.1 and identify interventions that can address these gaps. …”
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Evaluating climate hazard hotspots and hazard impacts in Sri Lanka: an analysis of historically reported data by Alahacoon, Niranga, Thathsarani, Geethya, Sivananthan, Piriyanka, Amarnath, Giriraj

“…This assessment explores the impact of various natural disasters in Sri Lanka, including floods, landslides, cyclones, droughts, lightning, heavy rainfall, and strong winds. …”
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The effect of the value of time on food consumption patterns in developing countries: evidence from Sri Lanka by Senauer, Benjamin, Sahn, David E., Alderman, Harold

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Sustainable operations of tank cascade management committees in Nawagaththegama and Kovilkulam, Sri Lanka: stakeholders perspectives by Herath, Malani, Sivananthan, Piriyanka, Alahacoon, Niranga, Amarasinghe, Upali A., Amarnath, Giriraj

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Restored canal handover to the community of the Chrystlers Farm Estate in Kotagala, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka by Alahacoon, Niranga, Amarnath, Giriraj

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Optimising water storage for climate resilience: geospatial targeting for small tanks rejuvenation in Sri Lanka by Lopane, F. D., Ayling, S., Hoo, Y. R., Shamsudduha, M., Wang, Q., Joseph, G., Bahuguna, A.

“…In Sri Lanka, climate change and recurrent droughts pose significant threats to agricultural communities. …”
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