Vol 34, No 2 (2006)

Table of Contents

Editorial

Research for Development PDF
Nalini Ratnasiri 55

Feature Articles

Rice Fields: an Ecosystem Rich in Biodiversity PDF
Jayanthi P. Edirisinghe, Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya 57-59

General Articles

Petroleum - depleting reserves, rising prices and the unfolding energy crisis PDF
Ananda Gunatilaka 61-67

Reviews

Development of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) in Sri Lanka with special reference to food crops sub-sector : issues related to science policy PDF
Seetha I. Wickremasinghe 69-83

Research Articles

Chemistry of two new Leprarioid lichens from Sri Lanka PDF
Selvaluxmy Kathirgamanathar, Anura Wickramasinghe, Karunananda Bombuwela, Pat Wolseley, Veranja Karunaratne 85-90
Formulation of an MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) free Instant vegetable soup mix PDF
C. P. Abeysinghe, C. K. Illeperuma 91-95
Effect of incorporation of peanut and sesame oils and their epoxides on the structure of Poly Vinyl Chloride PDF
L. Karunanayake, P. N. J. Fernando 97-102

Short Communications

A time series model to predict the runoff ratio of catchments of the Kalu ganga basin PDF
M.A.P. De Silva 103-105

Research Correspondance

Computer assisted learning: a challenge for teachers and learners PDF
Shironika Karunanayake 107-108

Book Reviews

Security in Computing (Third Edition) by Charles Pfleeger and Shari Pfleeger (2004), Pearson Education (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., India Branch, ISBN 81-297-0042-5. 746 Pages. Index. Bibliography PDF
R Wijayarathne 109-110

Commentaries & Notes

Deshabandu Eng. A.N.S. Kulasinghe (1919-2006) PDF
R Wijayarathne 111-112


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