Dr. (mrs). Punitha Premanandarajah
Senior Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Eastern University
Sri Lanka
Biography
Educational Qualification: Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India (2009) M. Phil. in Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2003) B.Sc. Agric. (Hons), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (1993) Certificate in Teaching Methodology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2001) Work Experience: 2009 – to date: Senior Lecturer Gr. I in Agricultural Chemistry 2003- 2009: Senior Lecturer Gr. II in Agricultural Chemistry 1996 -2003: Lecturer in Agricultural Chemistry 1994- 1996 : Assistant Lecturer in Animal Science
Research Interest
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility Evaluation and Management, Nutrient Management in Agro Eco System.
Publications
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Premanandarajah, P.and Raja Rajan, A. 2010 Direct and Residual Effects of Phosphorus from Organic Manures and Single Super Phosphate on Microbial Population and Biomass Carbon Content in Groundnut – Sunflower Cropping System, AGRIEAST, 9:pp . 01-05
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Premanandharajah. P and Prapagar,K..2009. Improving nutrient and water holding capacity in sandy regosol by applying locally available amendments. AGRIEAST, 8:pp . 30-37
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P. Premanandarajah, K.A. Nandasenam and K.Thedchchanamoorthy (2004). Effect of organic and chemical fertilizers on phosphorus availability in sandy regosols. Agrieast: 4: 43 – 51.
