• DNA Barcoding and domestication of three Lentinus species in Sri Lanka 

  Miriyagalla, S; Silva, I; Udayanga, D; Manamgoda, D (2019)
• Molecular phylogeny reveals novel evolutionary lineages of Curvularia from Sri Lanka 

  Ferdinandez, H.S; Udayanga, D; Deshappriya, N; Munasinghe, M; Manamgoda, D (2019)
• DIRECT ORGANOGENESIS OF STEVIA REBAUDIANA IN VITRO USING NODAL EXPLANTS 

  Gunasena, K.M.; Senarath, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

  Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a medicinal herb belonging to the family of Asteraceae. It is a natural sweetener plant, which is estimated to be 300 times sweeter than cane sugar. In this study, reliable protocol was developed ...
• SSR markers reveal the population structure of Sri Lankan yellow dwarf coconuts (Cocos nucifera L.) 

  Kamaral, L.C.J.; Dassanayaka, P.N.; Perera, K.L.N.S.; Perera, S.A.C.N. (Tree Genetics & Genomes, 2016-11-14)

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• In vitro propagation of Santalum album L. 

  Peeris, M.K.P.; Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2015-09)

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• Antimicrobial and Cellular Metabolic Inhibitory Properties of the Ethanolic Extract from the Bark of ‘Lunas-Bagon’ (Lunasia Sp.) 

  Dapar, M.L.G.; Demayo, C.G.; Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2018-01-01)

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• Molecular phylogeny of Bipolaris and Curvularia species associated with browntop millet 

  Manamgoda, D.S.; Bauchan, G.R.; Berry, A.; Walker, S.; Castlebury, L.A. (Proceedings of International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)

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• What causes flag smut of wheat? 

  Savchenko, K.G.; Carris, L.M.; Demers, J.; Manamgoda, D.S.; Castlebury, L.A. (Plant Pathology, 2017-02-13)

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• Treating Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells with Erlotinib Plus a Select Antioxidant overcomes Drug Resistance by Targeting Cancer Cell Heterogeneity. 

  Bao, B.; Mitrea, C.; Wijesinghe, P.; Marchetti, L.; Girsch, E.; Farr, R.L.; Boerner, J.L.; Mohammad, R.; Dyson, G.; Terlecky, S.R.; Bollig-Fischer, A (2017-05)

  Among breast cancer patients, those diagnosed with the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) subtype have the worst prog-nosis.TNBC does not express estrogen receptor-alpha, progesterone receptor, or the HER2 oncogene; ...
• Delongia Gen. Nov., A New Genus of Polytrichaceae (Bryophyta) with Two Disjunct Species in East Africa and the Himalaya 

  Bell, N.E.; Kariyawasam, I.U.; Hedderson, T.A.J.; Hyvonen, J. (International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT), 2015)

  Although the family Polytrichaceae contains the largest and structurally most complex of all mosses, a number of distantly related lineages share a relatively reduced gametophytic morphology and have historically been ...
• Preliminary Attempts to Conserve Bryophytes in Lowland Forests of Sri Lanka: A Case Study at Yagirala Forest Reserve 

  Gunarathne, M.A.B.N.; Kariyawasam, I.U.; Rubasinghe, S.C.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Bryophytes were the first dwellers of the land plant history and play a vital role in the dynamics of the forest ecosystems such as water flow regulation and nutrient cycling. Considerable efforts on surveying and taxonomic ...
• Efficient preparation and properties of mRNAs containing a fluorescent cap analog: Anthraniloyl-m7GpppG 

  Gunawardana, D.; Domashevskiy, A.V.; Gayler, K.R.; Goss, D.J. (Taylor & Francis, London, 2015)

  A method has been developed for synthesising fluorescentiy labeled capped mRNA. The method incorporates a single fluorescent molecule as part of the 5'-mRNA or oligonucleotide cap site. The fluorescent molecule, Ant-m7GTP ...
• Cultural and Reproductive Variability of Corynespora cassiicola from Different Host Plants 

  Peiris, M.M.K.; Fernando, T.H.P.S.; Gunawardana, D.; Nishantha, E.A.D.N.; Seneviratne, G.P.W.P.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Natural rubber industry plays an important role in the economy of Sri Lanka. Therefore, improvement of productivity levels has become important. Corynespora leaf fall disease (CLFD) is the most destructive disease of rubber ...
• In Vitro Propagation of Santalum album L. 

  Peeris, M.K.P.; Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (National Science Foundation, Colombo 07, 2015-09)

  Santalum album L. (sandalwood) is a valuable tropical plant species that belongs to the family Santalaceae. Santalol - the active compound in S. album, which is commonly known as sandalwood oil is highly valued in the ...
• Effect of Some Leaf Characteristics on Determination of Leaf Chlorophyll Content of Hevea brasiliensis with SPAD-502 Chlorophyll Meter 

  Madushani, L.K.I.; Kudaligama, K.V.V.S.; Kaliyadasa, P.E.; Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Premasiri, H.M.R. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

  Chlorophyll meter SPAD-502 is widely used in determining leaf chlorophyll content in field plants as it is non-destructive and less time consuming. Currently, there are about 25 Hevea genotypes recommended by the Rubber ...
• Identification of a Compatible Biocide as an In-Can Preservative to Increase the Shelf Life of Algea Fert Solid K+ Liquid Fertilizer 

  Ruwanthi, K.K.L.; Godakumbura, P.I.; Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Kiriwaththuduwa, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-01-05)

  Algea Fert Solid K+ is an extract of Ascophyllum nodasum: a seaweed grown in Mediterranean sea. Commercial product of this extract comes to the market as black solid flakes which are highly soluble in water and that ...
• Quality Improvement of MDF Board by Adding Suitable Chemicals to Reduce Fungal Attack 

  Nipunika, Y.M.M.; Jayaweera, C.D.; Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Hathurusinghe, H.A.G. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-01-05)

  Medium Density Fiber boards are hygroscopic materials that can take up and retain moisture. Mainly its moisture content depends on the relative humidity and temperature in the surrounding environment. In a country like ...
• Efficacy of Phytochemicals Present in Leaves of Punica granatum against Malassezia Species 

  Perera, D.F.T.N.; Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Wijendra, W.A.S. (2015)

  Punica granatum is a valuable medicinal plant traditionally used to cure skin infections. This study was aimed to determine the antifungal activity of P. granatum leaves against Malassezia species which commonly causes ...
• Efficacy of Myristica fragrans on Multi- Drug Resistant Strains of Candida Species 

  Karawita, K.V.D.S.H.; Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Wijendra, W.A.S.; Jayasekera, P.I. (International Society for Natural Products Genomes and Drug Discovery, Sri Lanka, 2015-07-22)

  Drug resistant strains of Candida species have emerged due to increasing rate of Candida infections and use of available antifungal drugs for treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the potential therapeutic use of the ...
• SSR Marker Based Genetic Relatedness of Some Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Accessions of Sri Lanka 

  Wakista, P.W.; Dasanayaka, P.N.; Illeperuma, R.J.; Perera, S.A.C.N. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-01-30)

  Finger millet (Eleusine coracana 2n=4x=36) of family poaceae is a cereal cultivated in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world including Sri Lanka. It contains a higher amount of protein, fat and minerals than rice, ...

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