Department of Agricultural Biology
The Department of Agricultural Biology plays a key role in providing fundamental biological knowledge essential for modern agricultural sciences. The department is responsible for teaching a wide range of disciplines including beekeeping, bioinformatics, crop botany, entomology, molecular biology and biotechnology, Genetics and plant breeding, plant pathology, plant physiology, and weed management. Through these subject areas, the department equips students with a strong understanding of plant-environment interactions, crop improvement, pest and disease management, and modern biological tools used in agriculture. The teaching and research activities of the department aim to develop scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary for sustainable crop production and agricultural innovation.
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka (81100).
Academic Staff