Recently Completed Projects
- Biological based Post Harvest quality maintenance and diseases control for Mango and Papaya.
Funded by |
USAID Hort CRSP Project, University of California Davis |
Contact Person |
Dr. (Ms.) Ilmi Hewajulige |
2. Bamboo production, processing and marketing with joint collaboration with China and Bangladesh.
Funded by |
Common Funds for Commodities (CFC) |
Contact Person |
Ms. Sudeepama Gamage |
3. Setting up of three kithul villages and value addition of kithul sap based products
Funded by |
Rural Industries Ministry |
Contact Person |
Ms. A. Fernando |
4. Effect of irradiated chitosan on shelf life extension of papaya
Contact Person |
Dr. (Ms.) Ilmi Hewajulige |
Funded by |
ITI |
Contact Person |
Ms. H.M.T. Herath |
6. Technology transfer of “Positha” infant food, iron enriched “Yasai” soup mix, “SL Sport” isotonic drink for sportsmen
and sports women.
Funded by |
World Bank |
Contact Person |
Ms.R. Pitipannarachchi |
7. Nutritional surveys on iron deficiency in among urban, rural, estate and fishing sector.
Funded by |
JICA |
Contact Person |
Ms.R. Pitipannarachchi |
8. Effect of coconut consumption on the cholesterol levels of adults residing in high coconut growing areas.
Contact Person |
Ms. Upeka Rajawardana |
9. Assessment of glycemic index of foods and meals, product testing of bran rich food formulations on hypercholesreimic
subjects, extraction and characterization of cell wall polysaccharides and pectin in food materials and waste.
Funded by |
NSF |
Contact Person |
Ms. Upeka Rajawardana |
10. Composite flour project
Funded by |
ITI |
Contact Person |
Mr. K.V.T. Gunawardena |
11. Chemistry & Technology of Rice based products
Funded by |
NSF |
Contact Person |
Ms. H.M.T. Herath |
12. Value addition to Rice
Funded by |
UNIDO |
Contact Person |
Mr. K.V.T. Gunawardena |
13. Rice bran as a human food ingredient
Funded by |
NRC |
Contact Person |
Mr. K.V.T. Gunawardena |
14. Development of Protocol for sea and air freighting of banana, lime, mango, papaya, pineapple and rambutan – including
treatments for extending storage life while maintaining post harvest quality.
Funded by |
CARP & NSF |
Contact Person |
Dr. (Ms.) Ilmi Hewajulige |
15. Development of low cost continues drier and dehydrated fruit products
Funded by |
CARP |
Contact Person |
Dr. P.N.R.J Amunugoda |
16. Iron fortification trials of wheat flour and selection of good fortificants.
Contact Person |
Ms.R.Pitipannarachchi |
17. Utilization of Cucurbita Spp. for Food Industry.
Funded by |
NSF |
Contact Person |
Ms. H.M.T. Herath |