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Root-foraging behavior ensures the integrated growth of Vallisneria natans in heterogeneous sediments

Chen, J.; Hu, X.; Cao, T.; Zhang, X.; Xi, Y.; Wen, X.; Su, H.; De Silva, W.; Zhu, T.; Ni, L.; Xie, P. (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017)

Abstract The present study was carried out to determine the efficacy of root foraging and the physiological response of Vallisnaria natans grown in heterogeneous sediments. V. natans was cultivated in two homogeneous ...
Potential spreading risk of an invasive snail species (Pomacea canaliculata) in freshwater habitats of Asia

De Silva, W.; Cao, T.; Wen, Z.; Zhang, X.; Ni, L. (Current Science, 2019)

The invasive success of the freshwater snail species (Pomacea canaliculata) continues to wreak havoc around the world. The present study was initiated to analyse spatial trend and associated environmental conditions ...
Response of mangrove plant species to a saline gradient: Implications for ecological restoration

De Silva, W.; Amarasinghe, M. (Acta Botanica Brasilica, 2021)

Mangroves are salt tolerant plants that occur in tropical and sub-tropical sheltered coasts. Saltwater intrusions into terrestrial landscapes often occur due to either anthropogenic reasons or natural calamities such as ...
High diversity of Ganoderma and Amauroderma (Ganodermataceae, Polyporales) in Hainan Island, China

Hapuarachchi, K.K.; Karunarathna, S.C.; Raspé, O; De Silva, K.H.W.L.; Thawthong, A.; Wu, X.L.; Kakumyan, P.; Hyde, K.D.; Wen, T.C. (Mycosphere, 2018)

Species of Amauroderma and Ganoderma (Ganodermataceae) have been widely used as traditional medicines in Asia over many centuries. The genera are widely researched, owing to their beneficial medicinal properties and chemical ...
Potential Use of Mangroves for Coastal Protection: A Case Study from Sri Lanka

Amarasingha, M.D.; De Silva, W. (Journal of the Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research, 2021)

Mainstreaming coastal biodiversity certainly brings nature-based solutions for the conservation of offshore and onshore resources. Being an island, the long-term shoreline change of Sri Lanka is particularly important ...
Revealing the endophytic mycoflora in tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves in Sri Lanka: the first comprehensive study

THAMBUGALA, K.; DARANAGAMA, D.; KANNANGARA, S.; KODITUWAKKU, T. (Phytotaxa, 2021)

Endophytic fungi are a diverse group of microorganisms that live asymptomatically in healthy tissues of host and they have been reported from all kinds of plant tissues such as leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits. ...
Physiological disorders of selected Citrus fruit species in Sri Lanka and their effect on fruit quality

Jayasekara, A.; Abeywickrama, K.; Daranagama, A.; Kodituwakku, T. (JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND POSTHARVEST RESEARCH, 2021)

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the physiological disorders and their symptoms of selected Citrus fruit species (C. sinensis, C. limon and C. crenatifolia). Furthermore, it was aimed to determine whether ...
Variation in dichogamy and myophily in two dioecious Bridelia species (Phyllanthaceae)

Dias, M.A.; Ratnayake, R.M.C. (Australian Journal of Botany, 2021)

Duodichogamy and multi-cycle dichogamy are rare forms of temporal separation of staminate and pistillate reproductive functions in angiosperms. We studied the floral phenology, breeding system and pollination of Bridelia ...
Revealing the endophytic mycoflora in tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves in Sri Lanka: the first comprehensive study

Thambugala, Kasun; Daranagama, Sinushani; Kannangara, Sagarika; Kodituwakku, Shenuka (Phytotaxa, 2021)

Endophytic fungi are a diverse group of microorganisms that live asymptomatically in healthy tissues of host and they have been reported from all kinds of plant tissues such as leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits. ...
Hydrolysis of fish waste using fruit wastes of Ananas comosus and Carica papaya for the formulation of liquid fertilizers

Ratnayake, R M C S.; Kannangara, Sagarika; Ranasinghe, Achala. (International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2021)

Purpose Fish waste is a protein-rich source that can be used as a value-added product in the formulation of organic liquid fertilizers. This study carried out to investigate the utilizing potential of fruit wastes of Ananas ...
Effects of foliar and soil-applied liquid organic fertilizers on the growth of Basella alba L. and Centella asiatica L.

Ranasinghe, R.H.A.A.,; Ratnayake, R.M.C.S.; Kannangara, B.T.S.D.P. (The Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka, 2021)

Purpose: Environmental-friendly organic fertilizers reduce the adverse impacts of chemical fertilizers. This study was conducted to formulate organic liquid fertilizers using selected plant materials i.e., Tithonia ...
Fungi vs. Fungi in Biocontrol: An Overview of Fungal Antagonists Applied Against Fungal Plant Pathogens

Thambugala, K.M.; Daranagama, D.A.; Phillips, A.J.L.; Kannangara, S.D.; Promputtha, I. (Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiology, 2020)

Plant pathogens cause severe losses or damage to crops worldwide and thereby significantly reduce the quality and quantity of agricultural commodities. World tendencies are shifting towards reducing the usage of chemically ...
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. (International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2020 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 ...
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. (International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2020 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 ...
In vitro and in vivo Application of Eco-friendly Treatments to Control Postharvest Stem-end Rot of Naturally Infected Avocado (cv. Pollock)

Nilmini, R.K.; Kodituwakku, T.D.; Abeywickrama, K.; Kuruppu, M. (The Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka, 2021)

Purpose: Stem-end rot (SER) is an endophytic fungal infection of avocado causing significant postharvest losses, affecting its marketability. This study was conducted to identify effective concentrations of selected ...
Anammox bacteria in treating ammonium rich wastewater: Recent perspective and appraisal

Weralupitiya, C.; Wanigatunge, R.; Joseph, S.; Athapattu, B. C.; Lee, T. H.; Kumar Biswas, J.; Ginige, M. P.; Shiung Lam, S.; Senthil Kumar, P.; Vithanage, M. (Bioresource Technology, 2021)

The discovery of anammox process has provided eco-friendly and low-cost means of treating ammonia rich wastewater with remarkable efficiency. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that the possibility of operating the ...
Fungi vs. Fungi in Biocontrol: An Overview of Fungal Antagonists Applied Against Fungal Plant Pathogens

Thambugala, K. M.; Daranagama, D. A.; Phillips, A. J. L.; Kannangara, S. D.; Promputtha, I. (Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020)

Plant pathogens cause severe losses or damage to crops worldwide and thereby significantly reduce the quality and quantity of agricultural commodities. World tendencies are shifting towards reducing the usage of chemically ...
Can Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD) be a Game Changer in Tropical Agriculture?

Priyashantha, A.K.H.; Attanayake, R.N. (Pathogens, 2021)

Anaerobic soil disinfection (ASD) has been identified as an alternative soil-borne pathogen control strategy to chemical fumigation. ASD involves the application of an easily liable carbon source followed by irrigation ...
Pathogenicity of Stem-end Rot Associated Fungi Isolated from Karthakolomban Mango and Their Control by Spray and Fumigation Treatments with Selected Essential OilsPathogenicity of Stem-end Rot Associated Fungi Isolated from Karthakolomban Mango and Their Control by Spray and Fumigation Treatments with Selected Essential Oils

Kodituwakku, T. D.; Abeywickrama, K.; Karunanayake, K. O. L. C. (The Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka, 2020)

Purpose: Stem-end rot (SER) is a major disease of mango that causes serious postharvest losses. Application of fungicides is environmentally unsound and is being practiced currently in its control. This study was conducted ...
In vitro antifungal effi cacy of selected essential oils in controlling fungi associated with the stem-end rot disease of mango (cv. Karutha Colomban) fruits and characterisation of antifungal components

Kodituwakku, T.; Ekanayake, G.; Abeywickrama, K; Jayakody, R. (Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka,, 2020)

Karutha Colomban is one of the most delightful mango varieties popular among Sri Lankan consumers. A signifi cant postharvest loss of mango takes place every season due to diseases including stem-end rot (SER), which ...

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