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Prof. N.M.N.K. Narayana

Professor

Department of Animal Science,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100

Research Interests

Qualifications

PhD (Dairy Technology) | National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
MPhil in Animal Science (Dairy Technology) | University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
BSc in Agriculture | University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Biography

Prof. N.M.N.K. Narayana is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Research interests include Dairy Science and Technology, Animal Product Technology and Animal Science.

Journal Publications

Total: 10

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Feros, A. M. (2022). Effect of addition of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) root powder on selected properties of milk. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 25(3), 120-131.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Palliyaguru, O. G. (2022). Effect of milk source and method of pre-acidification on properties of mozzarella cheese. Turkish Journal of Agriculture- Food Science & Technology., 10(8), 1603-1610.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Govinda, J. P. G., Kumari, R. K. A. W., & Palliyaguru, O. G. (2022). Effect of sugar replacement with Stevia on quality of vanilla flavoured cow milk set yoghurt. Food Research, 6(5), 174-182.

Lakmali M. G.T. Samaraweera G. C, Narayana N. M. N. K, & Laksiri, R. (2022). Effect of Marketing Mix Antecedents on Consumer Brand Preference of Milk Powder. Tropical Agricultural Research., 33(3), 260-270.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Sujani, I. W. A. S., Premakumara, M. M. K., Gunasekara, U. P., & Lal, P. K. (2021). Quality and the extent of adulteration of milk reaching chilling centers in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Ruminant Science, 10(1), 101-104.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Fernando, W. S. K., & Samaraweera, G. C. (2020). Awareness and Attitude towards Functional Dairy Products among consumers in Western Province of Sri Lanka. Turkish Journal of Agriculture- Food Science & Technology, 8(6), 1308-1314.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2016). Quality of plain set yoghurt as affected by levels of ultrafiltration concentration of milk and inoculum of yoghurt culture. Turkish Journal of Agriculture- Food Science & Technology, 4(6), 508-514.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2014). Quality of cow milk plain set yoghurt as affected by ultrafiltration process. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension .16(3):73-79.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2013). Effect of total milk solid content adjusted by adding ultrafiltered milk retentate on quality of set mango yoghurt. International Journal of Dairy Technology, 66(4), . Pp: 570-575 doi:10.1111/1471-0307.12081. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0307.12081

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Narayana, N. M. N. K., Jayasinghe, J. M. P. K., & Edirisinghe U (2003). Evaluation of bacterial profiles of srimp farm treatment systems and the impact of the use of probiotic on shrimp health and farm performance. Sri Lanka J of Animal Production, 2(1), 15-22.

Books / Book Chapters

Total: 3

නාරායන, ඕ. ප. ස. න. (2022). චීස් නිෂ්පාදනය සහ තාක්ෂණය. ISBN:978-624-99511-0-5.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. (2021). Potential Applications of Immune Boosting Medicinal Plants in Functional Foods to Combat COVID-19. In Immunity Boosting Functional Foods to Combat COVID-19. (Ed. Giri, A.) Tayler & Francis Group. CRC Press, United Kingdom. ISBN/Ean: 1032151234/9781032151236 (eISBN: 9781003242604) Pp. 1-25.

නාරායන, න. (2019). ගොවිපළ නැවුම් කිරි නිෂ්පාදනය. ISBN: 978-624-95842-0-8.

Conference Publications

Total: 32

Lakmali, M. G. T., Samaraweera G. C, Narayana N. M. N. K, & Laksiri, R. (2022). Young consumers’ response during milk powder unavailability: A case of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2022, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 91.

Palliyaguru, & Narayana, N. M. N. K. (2022). Combined effect of milk source and pre-acidification method of cheese milk on yield, meltability and colour of mozzarella cheese. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2022, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 110.

Lakmali, MGT, Samaraweera, G. C., Narayana, N. M. N. K., Laksiri, & WMR (2022). Impact of Marketing Mix Antecedents on Consumer Re-purchase intention of Milk Powder. 19 th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 5.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Sujani, I. W. A. S., Premakumara, M. M. K., Gunasekara, U. P., & Lal, P. K. (2021). Quality and the extent of adulteration of raw milk – a study in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium (Vertual) on Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2021, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 106.

Lakmali, MGT, Samaraweera, G. C., Narayana, N. M. N. K., Laksiri, & WMR (2021). Effect of Marketing Antecedents on Consumer Brand Preference of Milk Powder. Proceedings of the 33 rd Annual Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Pp. 34.

Musayith, K. L. M., & Narayana, N. M. N. K. (2020). Attitude on safety of animal source foods among consumers in Ampara district of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Young Graduates Forum (Virtual) of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 12.

Fazil, M. T. M., Narayana, N. M. N. K., Sujani, I. W. A. S., Fazlan, M. T. M., & Sharma, U. N. S. (2020). Backyard poultry production in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka: Management Aspects. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 167.

D, E. E. M. T. I., R, K. A. D., K, N. N. M. N., C, S. G., & B, A. W. A. S. (2020). Consumer Awareness, Brand Preference and Determinants of Purchasing Decision of Ultra High Temperature (UHT) Treated Milk: A study in Galle District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 137.

Narayana N. M. N. K, Wimanshinee, A. G. N., & Perera M. N. P (2019). Utilization of Mangosteen ( Garcinia mangostana L.) Peel Powder Extract for the Production of Functional Stirred Yoghurt. Abstracts of the 16 th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka which was held in 06 th March (2019). Pp. 23.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Ponniah J, Gunawardana, W. W. D. A., Premakumara, M. M. K., & Lal, P. K. (2018). Quality of Mozzarella Cheese: Effect of Milk Source, Starter Culture and Incubation Temperature. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2018, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 164-167.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. (2017). Effect of addition of malted finger millet flour on physical properties of yoghurt. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment–ISAE, 2017, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 185-187.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta V. K (2017). Physicochemical, physical, textural and sensory quality of strawberry set yoghurt as affected by total milk solid content adjusted using 5 fold ultrafiltered cow skim milk retentate. International conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security (FoodQuals s), 24-25 October, 2017 Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp. 34.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta V. K (2015). Changes during refrigerated storage of strawberry set yoghurt made by milk standardized using ultra filtered retentate. Abstracts of the 12 th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka which was held in 04 th March (2015). Pp. 68.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta V. K (2014). Effect of refrigerated storage on quality of set yoghurt made from ultra filtered milk. Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Conference: JUICE, 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka 18-19 December (2014). Pp. 5-11.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta V. K (2014). Use of ultra filtration process in the manufacture of mango yoghurt: Optimization of fruit pulp level. Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference: WinC 2014 of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka 29-30 August (2014). Pp 210.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta V. K (2014). Effect of standardizing milk base using 5 fold utrafiltered cow skim milk retentate on quality characteristics of plain set yoghurt Paper presented at the 11 th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka which was held in 19 th March (2014). Pp. 68.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2013). Effect of milk base heat treatment on physicochemical, physical, textural and sensory attributes of plain set yoghurt made employing ultra filtration process. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment - ISAE 2013 held on 28 th November, 2013 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 33-37.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2013). Physical, textural and sensory attributes of plain set yoghurt made employing ultra filtration technique as affected by titratable acidity during incubation. Biology, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences . Proceedings of 3 rd International Symposium of South Eastern university of Sri Lanka, 6-7 July, 2013, Oluvil, Sri Lanka. Pp19-24.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2013). Effect of direct ultrafiltration of milk vs. ultrafiltered retentate addition for the adjustment of total solids in yoghurt milk on quality of cow milk set yoghurt. Programme and abstracts of 10 th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp. 71.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2012). Qualtity of set yoghurt as affected by levels of ultrafiltration concentration of milk and inoculum. XL Dairy Industry Conference. 2-5 February, 2012, New Delhi, India.

N.M.N.K, N., & L, S. A. (2009). Cottage curd production in Matara district with special emphasis on farmer awareness and preference towards the use of an improved culture for the production of quality curd.Proceedings of the 2 nd National Symposium 2009, Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Pp: 80.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Premakumara, M. M. K., & Lal, P. K. (2009). A comparative study of the quality of yoghurt marketed in Southern Sri Lanka by large scale manufacturers and by rural households. Proceedings of the 6 th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:55.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., De Silva W. S. S, & Rupasingha, L. (2008). Effect of storage temperature of raw cream on quality of sour cream. Proceedings of the National Symposium (2008). Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp:46-47.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Attanayaka, Y. I., Serasinhe, R. T., & Rupasingha, L. (2008). Development of a whey beverage with higher sensory qualities and a better shelf life. Proceedings of the 5 th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:149-154.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Kulasooriya, J. H. K., Arsakularathna, D. A. M., & Serasinhe, R. T. (2008). Investigation into quality of ice cream with Anona ( Annona muricata ) Proceedings of the 5 th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:137-142.

Subasinghe, S. N., Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Gunawardana, W. W. D. A. (2007). Hygeinic quality assessment of raw cow milk in MILCO farmers (A case study in Akurugoda area). Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (63 nd Annual Sessions), Pp: 45.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Silva, K. F. S. T. (2006). Effect of temperature-time combination and CO 2 addition on shelf life extension of chilled pasteurized cow milk. Proceedings of the 3 rd Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:52-56.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Silva, K. F. S. T. (2006). Effect of temperature-time combination and CO 2 addition on destruction of thermoduric and psychrotrophic microorganisms in chilled pasteurized cow milk. Abstracts of the 4 th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:10.

Najila Gayani, S. P. P., Gunawardana, W. W. D. A., Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Hettige, S. (2006). Analytical Observations on hygienic milk production in buffalo farms of Nilwala River basin of Matara District. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (62 nd Annual Sessions), Pp: 181.

Gajaweera, C. J., Narayana, N. M. N. K., Arsakularathna, D. A. M., & Serasinhe, R. T. (2005). Development and quality evaluation of value added mangrove apple ice cream. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (61 st Annual Sessions), Pp: 120.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., & Silva, K. F. S. T. (2004). Effect of addition of low levels of CO 2 on keeping quality of raw milk. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (60 th Annual Sessions), December 2004 Pp: 89.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. (1999). Economics of goat industry related products. Publication of the seminar and workshop on “Goat production for the rural agricultural development” Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya. Pp: 50-53(A Sinhala publication).