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Development of Transgenic Rice Plants with Lysine Rich Protein Coding Gene

Rodrigo, W.W.P.; Achala, H.H.K.; Bandara, K.G.W.W.; Withana, W.T.G.S.L.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Senaratne, S.G. (2015-12-01)

Even though it is the staple food of more than half the world’s population, rice is not considered a rich source of protein. One of the essential amino acids, lysine is low in rice seed. Hence, this study was aimed at ...
Subcritical Water Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Coconut Cake

Prasadani, W.C.; Seneviratne, K.N.; Jayawardena, B.M. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)
Investigation of a Method to Reduce the Levels of Extractable Latex Proteins in Dipped Rubber Products

Perera, A.L.H.A.; Perumal, A.N.I.; Perera, B.G.K. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) allergy is an allergic condition caused by the extractable latex proteins in dipped rubber products. This allergic condition is a major concern for consumers, mainly for those who are sensitive ...
Density Functional Theory Simulation of Structural, Electronic and Thermodynamic Properties of Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactants

Jayalath, W.I.M.; Pandithavidana, D.R. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

‘Surfactants’ or ‘surface active agents’ are chemical agents capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved. Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) are a group of non-ionic surfactants commonly known ...
Stability of Murexide-metal Ion Complexes in Aqueous Medium- A Preliminary Study Using Classical and Quantum Mechanics

Thiruchittampalam, S.; Edussuriya, M.; Weerasinghe, S. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)
Development of Banana Fingers Coated with Leaf Gum of True Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

Chathurika, V.G.T.; Weerasuriya, S.N.; Jayasinghe, J.M.J.K. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Banana fingers were prepared with matured unripe Ash banana (Musa acuminata) to be used as a supplement to potato fingers. Ash plantains were hand peeled and cut into rectangular shape strips (1/2 x 1/2 x 5 cm) and dipped ...
Binding Affinity of Steroid Molecules from Sri Lankan Flora to Corticosteroid Binding Globulin Receptor Using QSAR Analysis

Rathnayake, S.; Weerasinghe, S. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)
Synthesis of Peppermint Oil Microcapsules to be Used as a Digestive Supplement

Nawagamuwa, D.; Perera, B.G.K. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Peppermint oil (PO) has valuable medicinal properties such as high antioxidant activity and is used to treat numerous diseases including irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion. However, it is sensitive to light and ...
Electron Spin Resonance, ABTS+ on-line HPLC and in Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Sri Lankan Brown Alga: Padina commersonii

Samarakoon, K.W.; Lakmal, H.H.C.; De Silva, E.D.; Abeytunga, D.T.U.; Nanayakkara, C. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Marine seaweeds are rich sources of biologically active secondary metabolites and have potential as lead compounds in drug discovery. However, antioxidant activities of the Sri Lankan seaweeds have not been studied ...
In Vitro Anti-arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase, Anti-hyaluronidase and Antioxidant Activities of Ethanolicleaf Extract of Argyreia populifolia

Perera, H.D.S.M.; Samarasekera, R. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

The inhibitors of Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase (A5-LOX) and hyaluronidase enzymes have gained a high therapeutic value in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Medicinal plants remain as potent sources of new enzyme ...
Characterisation of the Floristic Structure and Composition of an Upper Montane Rain Forest, Thotupolakanda

Harasgama, H.D.R.V.L.; Ratnayake, R.M.C.S.; Attanayake, A.M.A.S. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Detailed overstorey and understorey floristic structure and floristic composition of an upper montane rain forest, Thotupolakanda was investigated during this study. Due to floristic heterogeneity, vegetation was studied ...
Effect of Processed Mung Bean (Vignaradiata L.) on Modulating Serum Lipid and Glucose Concentrations in Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Liyanage, R.; Jayathilake, C.; Rizliya, V.; Jayawardana, B.C.; Vidanarachchi, J.K. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

A high serum cholesterol level is a major risk factor for cardio vascular disease (CVD). The study assessed the in vivo hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycaemic effect of raw and processed mung bean powder (Variety MI 6) ...
Evaluation of Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activities of Ten Plants Used in Ayurvedic Medicine in Sri Lanka

Rizliya, V.; Jayathilake, C.; Liyanage, R. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Physiological and biochemical processes in the human body may result in overproduction of free radicals leading to oxidative damage to biomolecules (e.g. lipids, proteins, DNA). Usage of medicinal plant products has ...
Construction of a Model to Predict Stem Carbon of Eucalyptus grandis Wall ex. Maiden Grown in Upcountry, Sri Lanka

Aththanayake, A.M.H.L.; Bandara, W.A.R.T.W.; Wahala, W.M.P.S.B. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Eucalyptus grandis is an important timber species in plantation forestry in Sri Lanka. E. grandis was selected for this study, assuming that maintaining of E. grandis plantations for carbon trading projects would provide ...
Hypolipidemic Activity and Hypoglycemic Effects of Banana Blossom (Musa acuminate Colla) Incorporated Experimental Diets in Wistar Rats

Liyanage, R.; Rizliya, V.; Jayathilake, C.; Jayawardana, B.C.; Vidanarachchi, J.K. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Banana blossom is a popular Sri Lankan dish consumed as a curry as well as a boiled or deep fried salad, which is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. The present work was designed to study the hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic ...
An Automated System to Detect Feature Variations of Planet Jupiter

Shashikala, M.C.; Jayaratne, K.P.S.C. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

The giant planet Jupiter is the telescope-user’s delight with interesting cloud belts, cyclones, anti-cyclones and other fascinating features. This paper describes an inexpensive and accurate automatic technique developed ...
Rationale behind the Decision Making of Agricultural Land Allocation of Farmers in the Northern Region of Sri Lanka

Shanjeevan, L.; Umashankar, K. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

The decision of land allocation is one of the critical factors which influence the food security of a nation. When land is allocated, the productivity and sustainability have to be considered because land availability ...
Earthquake Activity of Offshore Sri Lanka after Recent Major Sumatra Earthquakes

Dodangodage, R.L.; Gamage, S.N. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

The study of earthquakes has provided a better understanding of the plate tectonics and the internal structure of the Earth. Subduction zones are generally characterized by well defined inclined seismic zones extending, ...
A Method to Determine the Incidence of Decomposing in the Traditional Rock and Wall Paintings of Sri Lanka

Perera, T.D.N. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Research in painting conservation needs accurate, efficient and non-destructive methods to determine the rate of composite decomposing actions without disturbing the painting. Decomposing results in a change of visual ...
Competence and Reliability to Analyze Gamma Emitting Anthropogenic Radionuclides in Water Samples at the Department of Nuclear Science, University of Colombo

Pushparani, M.D.S.; Mahawatte, P.; Hewamanna, R. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Contamination of water bodies with anthropogenic radionuclides has been of concern with nuclear weapon testing and nuclear power plant disasters. As water plays an important role to sustain life, it may affect life when ...

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