1. 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 – Principle Research Scientist/Post Harvest Specialist |
2. Bamboo production, processing and marketing with joint collaboration with China and Bangladesh.
| Funded by | Common Funds for Commodities (CFC) |
| Contact Person | Ms. Supeepama Gamage – Research Engineer |
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 – Laboratory Technologist |
4. Effect of irradiated chitosan on shelf life extension of papaya
| Dr. (Ms.) Ilmi Hewajulige – Principle Research Scientist/Post Harvest Specialist |
5. Improvement of health promoting functional properties of rice with special reference to improving bio-availability in rice
| Funded by | ITI |
| Contact Person | Ms. H M T Herath – Senior Research Scientist |
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. Ritipannarachchi – Senior Technical Officer |
7. Nutritional surveys on iron deficiency in among urban, rural, estate and fishing sector.
| Funded by | JICA |
| Contact Person | Ms.R. Ritipannarachchi – Senior Technical Officer |
8. Effect of coconut consumption on the cholesterol levels of adults residing in high coconut growing areas.
| Contact Person | Ms. Upeka Rajawardana – Research Scientist |
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 – Research Scientist |
10. Composite flour project
| Funded by | ITI |
| Contact Person | Mr. K.V.T. Gunawardena – Research Scientist |
11. Chemistry & Technology of Rice based products
| Funded by | NSF |
| Contact Person | Ms. H M T Herath – Senior Research Scientist |
12. Value addition to Rice
| Funded by | UNIDO |
| Contact Person | Mr. K.V.T. Gunawardena – Research Scientist |
13. Rice bran as a human food ingredient
| Funded by | NRC |
| Contact Person | Mr. K.V.T. Gunawardena – Research Scientist |
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 – Principle Research Scientist/Post Harvest Specialist |
15. Development of low cost continues drier and dehydrated fruit products
| Funded by | CARP |
| Contact Person | Dr. P.N.R.J Amunugoda – Research Scientist |
16. Iron fortification trials of wheat flour and selection of good fortificants.
| Contact Person | Ms.R.Ritipannarachchi – Senior Technical Officer |
17. Utilization of Cucurbita Spp. for Food Industry.
| Funded by | NSF |
| Contact Person | Ms. H M T Herath – Senior Research Scientist |
