• Propagation and management of ornamental and commercial cacti– a review 

  Senanayaka, S.G.M.S.D.; Senanayake, Gayathri; Ratnayakea, R.M.C.S. (2023)

  Cacti are one of the most diverse and widespread plants globally. They are useful in numerous ways, including food, medicine, and ornamental plants. This review aimed to synthesise current and potential uses of cacti, ...
• Common methods and outcomes of employee engagement: a systematic literature review towards identifying gaps in research 

  Priyashantha, K. G.; De Alwis, A. Chamaru; Welmilla, I. (National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2023)

  As global surveys reported, employee engagement is currently in crisis. Hence, this study aimed to discover (1) common methods and outcomes of employee engagement and (2) researchgaps relating to employee engagement. The ...
• Coastal protection function of mangrove ecosystems: a case study from Sri Lanka 

  De Silva, Wasana; Amarasinghe, Mala Damayanthi (2023)

  The Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 revealed the inferiority of hard engineering solutions in coastal protection and provided sound evidence over the potential of coastal vegetation, particularly mangroves in protecting the ...
• Effect of pre-treatments with natural compounds for controlling anthracnose in papaya variety Red Lady 

  Kahawattage, A.; Hansini, N.; Daranagama, D.; Ranasinghe, C. (Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 2023)

  Purpose: Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an economically important fruit crop affected by anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. The study was carried out to test two essential oils; Citronella oil and ...
• Evaluation of antifungal plant extracts against cereal and legume seed-borne pathogens for effective management 

  Navoda, H.; Daranagama, D. (Studies in Fungi, 2022)

  Sri Lanka as an agricultural country needs to manage the seed-borne fungal pathogens that have caused infections and diseases that result in significant crop losses and a decline in yield and productivity. Therefore, it ...
• Global Challenges in Identifying Plant Pathogenic Fungi: An Overview with Suggestions for the Way Forward 

  Dayarathne, M. C.; Thambugala, K. M.; Daranagama, D. A.; Mridha, A. U.; Dissanayake, A. J.; Dissanayake, L. S.; Sajeewa, S. N. Maharachchikumbura; Rathnayake, R. S. S.; Lumyong, Saisamorn; Hongsanan., Sinang (Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2023)

  Fungal plant diseases are responsible for major crop and postharvest losses worldwide, with a significant socio-economic impact on many individuals who depend on an agriculture-based economy. This review discusses the ...
• Biocontrol potential of endophytic fungi in tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) leaves against selected fungal phytopathogens 

  Thambugala, K.; Daranagama, D.; Kannangara, S. (Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 2022)

  Aims: Endophytic fungi are a diverse group of microorganisms that stay asymptomatically in the healthy tissues of the host. Many fungal endophytes are associated with the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and the pathogens ...
• Pollen biology and reproductive ecology of selected paleotropical dendrobiums and its commercial hybrids. 

  De Silva, R.; Herath, H.; Ratnayake, S.; Attanayake, R.; Senanayake, P. (Journal of Pollination Ecology, 2023)

  Understanding the reproductive biology is of great importance in the development of novel hybrids in ornamental plants. Pollen fitness-related traits are crucial for the pollination success in any plant species including ...
• Nested PCR-based rapid detection of Phytoplasma leaf wilt disease of coconut in Sri Lanka and systemic movement of the pathogen. 

  De Silva, P. R.; Perera, C. N.; Bahder, B. W.; Attanayake, R. N. (Pathogens, 2023)

  Phytoplasmas are associated with many plant diseases. In palms, lethal bronzing disease, Texas Phoenix palm decline, and coconut lethal yellowing decline are some of them. In Sri Lanka, coconut leaf wilt decline has been ...
• Morphological characterization and molecular identification of three fungal pathogens isolated from Solanum melongena L. in Sri Lanka. 

  Koshila, H. V.; Wanigatunge, R. P.; Dias, R. K.; Edirisinghe, P. (Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Purpose: Solanum melongena L. (brinjal/ eggplant) is a popular vegetable in Sri Lanka. Like many solanaceous crops, brinjal fruits and plants are susceptible to various diseases. The objective of this study was to isolate, ...
• Can infectious modeling be applicable globally: Lessons from COVID-19 

  Magana-Arachchi, D.; Wanigatunge, R.; Vithanage, M. S. (Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 2022)

  Contagious diseases are needed to be monitored to prevent spreading within communities. Timely advice and predictions are necessary to overcome the consequences of those epidemics. Currently, emphasis has been placed on ...
• Impact of climate and irrigation practices on hydrological aspects of Bundala wetlands in Sri Lanka 

  Patabendige, K. M. K.; Amarasinghe, M. D.; Ratnayake, R. M. (Irrigation and Drainage, 2023)

  Bundala wetlands are the first to be declared a Ramsar wetland reserve in Sri Lanka. Two wetlands of this complex have transformed from seasonally inundated saline areas into permanent freshwater ecosystems, resulting in ...
• Cyanotoxins uptake and accumulation in crops: Phytotoxicity and implications on human health 

  Weralupitiya, C.; Wanigatunge, R. P.; Gunawardana, D.; Vithanage, M.; Magana-Arachchi, D. (Toxicon, 2022)

  The invasive nature of cyanotoxin-producing cyanobacteria and the adverse effects concerning their toxic impacts have gained heightened scientific attention of late. The persistence of cyanotoxins in irrigation water leads ...
• Risk factors for endemic chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka: Retrospect of water security in the dry zone 

  Hettithanthri, O.; Sandanayake, S.; Magana-Arachchi, D.; Wanigatunge, R.; Rajapaksha, A. U.; Zeng, X.; Shi, Q.; Guo, H.; Vithanage, M. (Science of the Total Environment, 2021)

  The prevalence of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is receiving considerable attention due to the serious threat to human health throughout the world. However, the roles of geo-socio-environmental factors ...
• Spatial distribution and dynamics of selected mangrove forests on the east and west coasts of Sri Lanka 

  De Silva, W.; Perera, K.A.R.S.; Amarasinghe, M. D. (Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 2022)

  The climate and edaphic characteristics primarily determine the spatial distribution and dynamics of mangrove forests. The present study was initiated to determine how species composition and structural characteristics ...
• Suppression and management of Meloidogyne incognita in soil using Trichoderma harzianum NFCF160 and Trichoderma virens Isf-77 

  Rajakaruna, N.; Undugoda, L.; Kannangara, S.; Abeywickrama, K. (Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 2022)

  Aims: Meloidogyne incognita adversely affects numerous crop plants worldwide. Therefore, the modern world has been moving towards biocontrol methods to prevent nematode attacks. This study was aimed to (i) investigate the ...
• Nature and activities of microfungi associated with the decomposition of rice straw in Sri Lanka 

  Undugoda, Lanka; Kannangara, Sagarika (Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 2022)

  Agricultural sustainability through crop residue biodegradation is an eco-friendly method to enrich soil fertility essential to agricultural countries. Rice straw, rich in cellulose, is the primary source of organic matter, ...
• Depolymerization of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by Penicillium spp. inhabit the phyllosphere of urban ornamental plants 

  Dharmasiri, R. B. N.; Undugoda, L. J. S.; Nilmini, A. H. L.; Pathmalal, M. M.; Nugara, N. N. R. N.; Udayanga, D.; Kannangara, S. (Environmental Quality Management, 2022)

  A variety of anthropogenic sources release hazardous polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) into the phyllosphere which is an excellent niche for diverse fungi, and some of them have PAHs degradation capabilities. Therefore, ...
• Evaluation of antifungal plant extracts against cereal and legume seed-borne pathogens for effective management 

  Navoda, H.; Anupama, D.D. (Studies in Fungi, 2022)

  Sri Lanka as an agricultural country needs to manage the seed-borne fungal pathogens that have caused infections and diseases that result in significant crop losses and a decline in yield and productivity. Therefore, it ...
• Co-occurrence of Geogenic, Microbial, and Anthropogenic Emerging Contaminants: Ecotoxicity and Relative Environmental Risks 

  Magana-Arachchi, D.N.; Wanigatunge, R.P. (Springer, 2022)

  Heavy metals, 1,4-dioxane, cyanotoxins, bacteria with antibiotic-resistant genes, pharmaceuticals, nanoparticles, and many more are listed as emerging contaminants due to their toxicity whether their origin is geogenic, ...

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