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Proposed Research Programme - year 2005
Agronomy Division
Testing of new sugarcane variety "SL 89-1673" in farmers' fields (AG /01/2002)
Multiplication of new sugarcane varieties released by the Breeding Division during 2005 for farmers yield trial at Sevenagala (AG /01/2006)
A study on yield and pattern of maturity of new sugarcane varieties released by breeding division in relation to time of planting and harvesting(AG/ 02/2006)
Studies on ratoonability of new sugarcane varieties grown under irrigated and rainfed conditions(AG /06/2006)
Evaluation of Spaced Transplanting (STP) Technique(AG/03/2004)
Evaluation of performance of different mulching technique in sugarcane cultivation (AG /03/2005)
A study on effect of different depths of ploughing on growth, performance and yield of rainfed sugarcane cultivation (AG /07/2006)
A study on different techniques of fallow management on soil chemical, physical and biological properties (AG/03/2006)
Effect of some ratoon management techniques on growth, performance and yield of ratoon crop (AG/04/2005)
Screening of selected herbicides to control weeds in sugarcane (AG/04/2006)
Evaluation of growth and physiology of near commercial sugarcane varieties under irrigated and rainfed conditions -Maha planting (AG/02/2004)
Evaluation of growth and physiology of near commercial sugarcane varieties under irrigated and rainfed conditions - Yala planting (AG/05/2006)
Preliminary studies on staggered planting to identify sustainable system of sugarcane cultivation in medium to larger scale fields (AG/01/1998)
Preliminary studies on feasibility of sugarcane cultivation in northwestern Province (AG/04/2004)
Plant Breeding Division
Collection, conservation, evaluation and utilization of Saccharum germplasm (PB/01/2006)
Establishment of a new arrowing station at Enselwatte in Deniyaya (PB/02/2006)
Hybridization programme - Continuation from the previous year (PB/03/2006)
Selection programme - Continuation from the previous year (PB/04/2006)
Identification of genetic relatedness among commercial varieties of sugarcane and screening for putative molecular markers using RAPD molecular technique. PB/05/2006
Microbiology & By-Products Division
Sugarcane varietal screening for WLD /GSD resistance (MB/ 01/1999)
Screening sugarcane varieties for Leaf Scald disease (LSD) resistance (MB/ 02/1999)
Screening of sugarcane varieties for Ratoon stunting disease – RSD (MB/ 03/1999)
Screening of sugarcane varieties for smut resistance (MB/ 04/1999)
Production of Disease free sugarcane using meristem tip culture with special attention to WLD & Yellow leaf diseases (MB/05/2006)
Studies on the effects of sugar mill sanitation, post harvest losses and cane quality on sugar production (MB/ 07/2006)
Molecular Detection of Phytoplasma, Viruses and Bacteria in Seed cane (MB/ 08/2004)
Quarantine of sugarcane varieties (MB/06/1999)
Development of yeast strains for molasses fermentation, food and fodder yeast production (MB/07/1998)
Isolation and Characterisation of nitrogen fixing bacteria associated with sugarcane and evaluation their nitrogen fixing potentials (MB/16/2004)
Studies on the utilisation of Distillery effluents (MB / 09/1999)
Pest Management Division
Strengthening of the resistant variety spectrum for the internode borer, Chilo sacchariphagus indicus (PM /1/2000)
Prevention of accidental introduction of foreign pest species during importation of sugarcane varieties (PM/02/1998)
Studying the role of possible insects in transmitting the phytoplasma diseases of sugarcane (PM/03/2001)
Investigations on the use of natural enemies for the control of internode borer, Chilo sacchariphagus indicus (PM/04 /2005)
Pest management services to the industry (PM/05/2005)
Engineering Division
Design and fabrication of a 5000L capacity Hot water seed cane Treatment Plant for the research farm (ENG/05/2005)
Design, fabrication and evaluation of two wheel tractor mounted harvester for sugarcane in Sri Lanka (ENG/02/2005)
Design, construction and evaluation of Poly house for the Division of Plant breeding (ENG/03/2005)
Design and fabrication of mulch handling machine (ENG/05/2005-Rev)
Design and fabrication of two wheel tractor mounted furrow opener (ENG/01/2006)
Conduct a survey on saline affected soils and their amelioration prospect in sugarcane growing areas of Sevanagala and Pelwatta plantations (ENG/07/05-Rev)
Collection, recording, and analysis of agro-meteorological data for the major sugarcane areas (ENG/01/Continuing)
Services to other divisions and maintenance of vehicles, Tractors, and workshop and Lab equipment Project (ENG/02/Continuing)
Biometry & Data Processing Division
Maintaining & Updating the SRI web site (BIO/04/2003)
Providing Services to other divisions of SRI (BIO/06/2003)
Study on forecasting yield of sugarcane (BIO/02/2004)
Developing a Geographic Information System for Sugar Industry of Sri Lanka (BIO/03/2004)
Developing & maintaining of a database of Sugar Industry in Sri Lanka (BIO/01/2006)
Further development of simulation model (SRICANE) developed by Engineering division of SRI (BIO/02/2006)
Economics & Extension Division
Economic assessment of sugarcane cultivation in Sevanagala and Pelwatte areas (EC/01/2006)
Economic analysis of existing situation of jaggery and syrup production in Moneragala and Badulla districts (EC/02/2006)
Studying sociological and other factors affecting adoption behavior of sugarcane farmers (ET/01/2005)
Studying alternative organisational mechanisms to solve sociological and institutional problems of sugar industry (ET/02/2006)
Use of interactive multi media (IMM) technology to improve knowledge and change attitudes of farmers on new sugarcane varieties (ET/03/2005)
Training of officers of the sugar companies and cane growers on crop management and new technologies (TT/01/2006)
Production of extension literature and audio-visual aids (TT/02/2006)
Establishment of a sugarcane grower database (TT 03/2006)
Providing training/services at requests of sugar companies/other institutions (TT/04/2006)
Introduction of sugarcane cultivation and processing into Kurunegala district (DT/01/2006)
Chemistry Division
Determination of fertilizer requirement of Sugarcane based on crop nutrient removal (CH/01/2005)
Determination of fertilizer requirement of Sugarcane based on crop nutrient removal (CH/01/2005)
The use of 'Eppawela' High Grade Rock Phosphate as the Phosphorus source for sugarcane cultivation (CH/01/2006)
Analytical services for the Industries and the other divisions of SRI (CH/00/2006)
Quantification of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in sugarcane under Sri Lankan sugarcane growing condition (CH/02/2005)
Survey on saline affected soils and their amelioration prospect in Sugarcane growing areas of Sevanagala and Palwatte plantation (CH/04/2005)