Author(s) Kothai Kaveevendan, Christy Jeyaseelan Emmanuel, Devika Malkanthi De Costa Abstract Onion is a vital crop for the Sri Lankan economy, yet its productivity is severely constrained by anthracnose–twister disease (ATD) caused by Colletotrichum and Fusarium species. This study assessed farmers’ awareness, perceptions, and management practices related to the disease across seven major onion-growing...
VINGNANAM Journal of Science
Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
VINGNANAM Journal of Science
Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
About the journal
Vingnanam is a biannual refereed Journal of the Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It publishes original research papers and short research communications in the field of Science and Technology.
Articles
Latest published articles (Volume 20 – Issue 2 – 2025)
Author(s) Thilaksika Visayakumaran, Piratheepa Sivakumar Abstract Crabs are a highly important group of crustaceans, inhabiting various marine and coastal ecosystems. Brachyuran crabs are ecologically and economically significant marine species, particularly edible crabs, which play a vital role as seafood resource. The current study was conducted to document the diversity and...
Author(s) Keerththana Sivapatham, Ratnasothy Srikaran Abstract Wastewater from the textile industry is a major source of water contamination, primarily due to its high concentration of residual dyes. Even in small quantities, these dyes are toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic, posing significant risks to both aquatic life and human health. This has...
Author(s) Vijayakumaran Ponnampalam, Prasanna Liyanage, Velnamby.T Abstract Student engagement in physics education is a persistent challenge, particularly in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka, where traditional teacher-centered approaches limit autonomy and intrinsic motivation. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study examines the impact of an Autonomy-Supportive Intervention Program (ASIP) on...
