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Framework to select the most suitable production line in an apparel firm in Sri Lanka: use of Analytical Hierarchical Process

Thalagahage, N.T.H.; Niwunhella, D.H.H.; Wijayanayake, A. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

The apparel industry is considered as one of the most labour-intensive industries in the world despite the technological advancements and the amount of automation. Line planning in the garment industry is the process of ...
Developing a model to identify the factors affecting customer satisfaction and their impact on third party logistics services in Sri Lanka

Egodawela, S. M. D. T. K.; Peter, S.; Wijayanayake, A. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Locating on a major east-west trade route near India, Sri Lanka has significant geographic advantages that are necessary to become a major logistics hub in South Asia. Despite its underdeveloped economy, the island country's ...
Microfractionation-based approach to screen potential specialized anti-microbial metabolites of Sri Lankan marine sponges

Gamage, J.B.; Kosgahakumbura, L.N.; Cárdenas, P.; Jayasinghe, R.P.P.K.; Hettiarachchi, C.M.; Gunasekera, S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

The discovery of bioactive specialized metabolites from marine invertebrates has increased significantly during the last two decades. Marine sponges (phylum Porifera) are the existing oldest metazoan group that host rich ...
Chemical profile of Terminalia chebula fruit collected from different regions of Sri Lanka and commercial samples from Sri Lanka and India

Suraweera, K.P.C.D.; Wickramarachchi, S.R.; Tennakoon, T.M.S.G. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Terminalia chebula is a valuable medicinal plant used in traditional medicine. The fruit of T. chebula contains a large number of biologically active chemical compounds. Demand for the herbal drugs is increasing every ...
Indole Acetic acid production and pathogen growth control abilities of endophytic fungal assemblages associated with two newly improved Oryza sativa varieties of Sri Lanka

Pathmanathan, N.; Deshappriya, N.; Manamgoda, D.S.; Sandamali, T.G.I. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Newly improved rice varieties, highly dependent on agrochemicals, have been introduced to meet the increasing food demand in Sri Lanka. Health and environmental problems caused by extensive use of agrochemicals in rice ...
Unsaturated fatty acid compositions of selected pigmented and non-pigmented new improved rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) of Sri Lanka

Samaranayake, M.D.W.; Abeysekera, W.K.S.M.; Mahanama, K.R.R.; Hewajulige, I.G.N.; Somasiri, H.P.P.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Rice is the dietary staple for Sri Lankans and it contains monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) beneficial to human health.There are thousands of rice varieties (RVs) in the country ...
Optimization of bioethanol production from Chlorella sp. isolated from Sri Lankan fresh water habitats

Sennanayake, B.K.S.N.; Rathnathilaka, A.A.L. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Bioethanol is an alternative energy source that can be used to replace fossil fuel. It is produced by the fermentation of various feedstock such as edible crops and lignocellulosic biomass that contain fermentable sugars. ...
First evidence of epiphytic marine algae Acrochaete leptochaete identified from Beruwala reef, Sri Lanka by DNA barcoding

Weralupitiya, C.M.; Herath, H.M.; Wanigatunge, R.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Several green microalgal species that grow as epiphytes and/or endophytes associated with seaweeds have been identified from different locations worldwide. The composition of epiphytic marine algae in a marine ecosystem ...
A preliminary study on selected metals in processed tea samples produced in different regions of Sri Lanka

Gunathilaka, G.A.H.H.; Amarakoon, A.M.T. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Sri Lanka is one of the oldest and most renowned tea exporters in the world. There are three major geographical zones (Up, Mid and Low country) and seven sub agro-ecological regions where tea is cultivated in Sri Lanka. ...
Phytochemical screening and TLC profiles to identify adulteration of Osbeckia octandra (L.) (Heen bovitiya) with Osbeckia aspera and Melastoma malabathricum

Wijesinghe, S.R.K.S; Priyadarshan, A.I.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Osbeckia octandra (L.) (Heen bovitiya), which belongs to the family Melastomataceae is an endemic plant to Sri Lanka. This taxon contains different phytochemicals that have great importance in traditional therapeutic systems ...
Adulteration detection of Cinnamomum verum with BarHRM technology

Peiris, M.A.L.M.; Silva, F.H.C.; Wijesinghe, W.R.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Sri Lanka is the premier exporter of the true cinnamon (C. verum) in the global market. However, Sri Lankan true cinnamon faces a major threat due to severe competition and adulteration from its substitute cassia (e.g. C. ...
In vitro control of Lasiodiplodia sp. isolated from black banded disease-infected mango (Mangifera indica L.) trees in Sri Lanka

Kularathne, R.; Edirisinghe, P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and extensively grown in Sri Lanka. Black banded disease, which has been reported to reduce the vigor and productivity of mango trees in India, has not ...
Novel protocols for biomass harvesting, lipid extraction, and biodiesel synthesis from Microalgae, Chlorella sp.

Perera, H.B.T.; Ratnatilleke, A.A.L. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

At present, there is a huge interest in utilizing microalgae fatty compounds as a source of energy for the production of biodiesel. The small size and thick-walls of microalgae have made it difficult to harvest from cultures ...
Investigation of antihyperglycaemic activity of hexane extract of polyherbal mixture in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats

Sampath, S.N.T.I.; Jayasinghe, J.M.S.; Attanayake, A.P.; Karunaratne, V. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

A homemade Ayurvedic remedy made of cloves of Allium sativum, leaves of Murraya koenigii, seeds of Piper nigrum and dried fruit rinds of Garcinia quaesita is considered as an antidiabetic polyherbal mixture. This polyherbal ...
Optimization of production of extracellular amylases by Aspergillus niger by solid state fermentation of microbial digestion of ground nut shell substrate

Jayasinghe, J.A.M.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Amylase has found its applications in a range of industries including food, brewing, distilling, textile, paper and pharmaceuticals and in the bioconversion of solid waste. Amylase has been reported to be produced by plants, ...
Potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma virens in controlling Meloidogyne incognita on Basella alba

Rajakaruna, R.M.N.P.; Kannangara, B.T.S.D.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Meloidogyne incognita, the root knot nematodes are a widely spread group of plant pathogens that affect a variety of economically important plants. Even though chemical nematicides are used to control the nematodes at ...
Effect of Trichoderma virens on vegetative and reproductive growth of Capsicum annuum cv. MI2 (green chilli)

Sakalasooriya, S.M.C.P.; Kannangara, B.T.S.D.P.; Jayasekara, L.R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Plant Growth Promoting Fungi (PGPF) facilitate a favorable interaction with plants in the rhizosphere through several biological processes. PGPF play a significant role in phytostimulation, phytoremediation and biofertilization. ...
Anti-diabetic activity of cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) loaded nanoparticles

Sathsarani, H.M.W.K.; Jayawardena, B.M.; Dewangani, H.G.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is one of the cinnamon species that shows relatively high anti-diabetic activity. “Sri Vijaya” cinnamon variety (CCSV) is an accession of C. zeylanicum and, it has been identified ...
Exploration of antioxidant activity and photoprotective potential of methanolic extract of Ananas comosus (Pineapple) peel

Samarakoon, S.M.G.K.; Rajapakse, C.S.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is known to rich in phytochemicals with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. As less research has been conducted to investigate the bioactivity of its peels, the present study aimed to ...
Pollen morphometrics of family Magnoliaceae and Commelinid clade

Amarasiri, M.W.A.M.; Priyadarshan, A.I.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Basal angiosperms are classified into ANITA grade and Magnoliid clade according to the APG IV (2016) classification system. Many taxonomists have considered that some traits of the Family Magnoliaceae are independently ...

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