N.P. Vidanapathirana

Efficient Application of Elephant Dung on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Cultivation through Vermicomposting

S.L. Nawarathna, P.O.P. Weerasinghe, K.G. Ketipearachchi, N.P. Vidanapathirana & D.M.C.C. Gunathilaka · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2026

Elephant dung (ED) is one of the major waste products that cause the spread of pathogens, bad odours, and waste gases, creating an unpleasant environment. Vermicomposting is a beneficial way to dispose ED to reduce the problem engaged. Therefore, the present study aimed to utiliz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1471

Aloe vera Gel as a Substitute for Commercial Auxins in the In-vitro Culture of Sour Banana (Mysore AAB)

D. Madushani, H. Rohandeera, P.O.P. Weerasinghe, N.P. Vidanapathirana, S.L. Nawarathna & S.A.P Nelka · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

Banana (Musa spp.) is an important tropical fruit crop known for its economic and nutritional value, and the sour banana variety Mysore AAB is highly valued in Sri Lanka for its taste, yield, low price and storage characteristics. Although plant growth regulators, especially auxi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4462

Assessment of the Possibility of Increasing Phosphorous and Potassium in Fish Tonic by Natural Minerals

J.A.S.K. Jayakodi, S.L. Nawarathna, D.M.P.S. Dissanayake, N.P. Vidanapathirana, W.M.H.H. Wijesuriya & S.A.P. Nelka · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

Fish tonic, a liquid fertilizer derived from fermented fish waste, is valued for its nutrient content and microbial benefits. However, its typically low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels limits its effectiveness as a balanced fertilizer. Meantime, sugar source is more effec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4459