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Dr. W.M.G. Seneviratne has been assumed duties as the 12th Director of RRISL |
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Dr. W.M.G. Seneviratne has been assumed duties as the 12th Director of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka on the 17th of August this year since inception of the institute in the year 1909. read more>> |
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Farmer training programmes by the Advisory Services Department |
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The Advisory Services Department of the RRISL has planned to conduct 51 farmer training programmes during the month of October 2011 to enhance the productivity and profitability of rubber smallholders. read more>> |
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Rubber trees in Eastern province began to give latex |
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Rubber was introduced to Eastern province in 2004 by the Adaptive Research Unit of RRISL in collaboration with RDD. read more>> |
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Twelve RRISL Officers were honoured by the Presidential Awards for Research |
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His Excellency the President Mr Mahinda Rajapakshe gave away Presidential Awards for Research to 473 scientists in Sri Lanka at a ceremony held on the 27th July, 2010 at the Temple Trees. readmore>> |
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Training opportunities: |
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Tapping Quality for Sustainable High Yields |
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If you are interested to get your field staff trained on this activity, please contact
Head, Plant Science Department through; |
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e-mail: dirrri@sltnet.lk Fax: 034-2247427 |
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034 -2247426, 034-2247383, |
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"Power Mat" is commercially available now... |
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The new cost effective and environmentally friendly weed control mat, "Power Mat" developed by the Rubber Technology and Development Department is now being produced commercially by Laugfs Corporation (Rubber) Ltd. read more>> |
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Be cautious: Cover crop Mucuna can harbour White Root Disease (WRD) |
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Strictly adhere to RRISL recommendations when uprooting old clearings and during the land preparation for replanting. readmore>> |
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New rainguard sealent for a lower cost |
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New rainguard sealent with enhanced adhesive and water proofing properties has been developed by the scientists at RRISL using a waste rubber material. readmore>> |
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RRI Scientist wins prestigious SLASS GRC award 2009 |
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Protect your plantations : |
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| Be cautious on gaseous stimulation |
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It is apparent that when NR prices improve, different techniques are introduced to the industry by certain foreign companies in collaboration with local companies. read more>> |
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RRISL introduced new clones |
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Production of new clones is a story of success at the RRISL. readmore>> |
