• Chemical composition and possible sources of suspended particulate matter in the peripheral environments of Batticaloa lagoon, Sri Lanka 

  Adikaram, M.; Pitawala, A.; Ishiga, H.; Jayawardana, D. (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2017)

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• Effective use of iron-aluminum rich laterite based soil mixture for treatment of landfill leachate 

  Nayanthika, L.V.K.; Jayawardana, D.T.; Bandara, N.J.G.J.; Manage, P.M.; Madushanka, R.M.T.D. (Waste Management, 2018)

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• Effects on soil chemistry of tropical deforestation for agriculture and subsequent reforestation with special reference to changes in carbon and nitrogen 

  Sohng, J.; Singhakumara, B.M.P.; Ashton, M.S. (Forest Ecology and Management, 2017)

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• I-P2 05 diagrams as an indicator of depositional environment in marine sediments preliminary findings (Sri Lanka) 

  Adikaram, M.; Pitawala, A.; Ishiga, H.; Jayawardana, D. (Environmental Earth Sciences, 2017)

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• Regeneration Recruitment and Survival in an Asian Tropical Rain Forest; Implications for Sustainable Management 

  Ashton, M.S.; Hooper, E.R.; Singhakumara, B.; Ediriweera, S. (Ecosphere, 2018)

  Few studies have been published that focus on monitoring and investigating the long-term patterns of recruitment and survival of seedlings in the understories of tropical forests. Studies for mixed dipterocarp forest, the ...
• Environmental and occupational exposures as a cause of male infertility 

  Wijesekara, G.U.S.; Fernando, D.M.S.; Wijerathna, S.; Bandara, N. (Ceylon Medical Journal, 2016)

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• Whole-tree sap flux in Quercus serrata trees after three levels of partial sapwood removal to simulate Japanese oak wilt 

  Chandrathilake, G.G.T.; Tanaka, N.; Kamata, N. (Ecohydrology, 2016)

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• Whole‐Tree Sap Flux in Quercus serrata Trees after Three Levels of Partial Sapwood Removal to Simulate Japanese Oak Wilt 

  Chandrathilake, G.G.T.; Tanaka, Nobuaki; Kamata, Naoto (John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2016)

  Plant transpiration plays a key role in the hydrological cycle in forested watersheds. Oak trees infested with Japanese oak wilt may show changes in transpiration even if they are still alive. However, to our knowledge, ...
• Effect of Storage Time and Temperature on Gyrinops walla Gaertn. Seed Germination 

  De Alwis, H.N.; Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P.; Hettiarachchi, D.S. (2016)

  Certain members of Aquilaria, Gyrinops, Gonystylus and Aetoxylon genera of Thymelaeaceae family produce a highly valuable resin called agarwood inside the stem, branches and roots. Agarwood is extensively used for ...
• Agarwood-type Resin from Gyrinops walla Gaertn: A New Discovery 

  Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P.; Hettiarachchi, D.S.; Rathnamalala, E. (2012-06-21)

  Agarwood is an expensive resinous product extracted from some members of Aquilaria and Gyrinops species of the family Thymalaeaceae. Agarwood essential oil is a highly valued perfumery product in modern cosmetics and ...
• Agarwood Resin Production and Resin Quality of Gyrinops walla Gaertn 

  Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P.; Hettiarachchi, D.S. (2013-01)

  Agarwood is a resin produced by certain species of family Thymalaeaceae due to a self-defence mechanism. Most species of Aquilaria and a few species of Gyrinops, Aetoxylon and Gonystylus are capable of producing agarwood. ...
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Plantation to the Proceeded Wood Products via State Timber Corporation Depots for Selected Tree Species using Life Cycle Assessment 

  Senadheera, D.K.L.; Ranasinghe, D.M.H.S.K.; Wahala, W.A.S.B.; Amarasekera, H.S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides a methodological framework for evaluating environmental performance over the life cycle of a product, process, or an activity. In Sri Lanka, majority of timber for wood based industries ...
• Treatability Performance of Kempas, Eucalyptus and Pine Sleepers with Coal-Tar Creosote 

  Karunathilake, E.M.B.M.; Amarasekera, H.S.; Dewendra, M.C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Treating wood with coal tar creosote increases its service life by preventing biological deterioration. For the present study, creosote, major oil borne preservative was used to treat railway sleepers. In Sri Lanka, State ...
• Study on the Determination of Sri Lankan Timber with Least Shrinkage Movement for Furniture and Joinery Work 

  Fernando, T.D.; Amarasekera, H.S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  The moisture content of wood depends on the relative humidity and the temperature of air surrounding it. The cells of timber contain large amount of water in cell cavities as free water and in cell walls as bound water. Wood ...
• Product Carbon Footprint of Wooden Products in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to a Life Cycle of an Arm Chair 

  Senadheera, D.K.L.; Ranasinghe, D.M.H.S.K.; Amarasekera, H.S.; Wahala, W.A.S.B. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Forest and forest products have a vital role in mitigation of the global climate change. The main objective of this study was to assess the carbon emissions in the manufacturing of wood products taking an example of the ...
• Performance of Teak in Response to Climate & Selected Soil Factors 

  Dulanga, H.R.; Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2016)

  Tree growth rate is the most important variable in commercial forestry because most of the important management decisions are taken on the growth rate of trees. There are a number of factors controlling the distribution ...
• Prediction of the Variation of Above Ground Biomass and Carbon Content of Coconut Trees with Age 

  Nanayakkara, P.S.S.; Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P.; Peiris, V.R.S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2016)

  Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a monocotyledonous plant belongs to family Arecaceae. It is grown on about 11.8 million ha of lands in more than 92 countries. Coconut plantations occupy over 6% of the total land area of Sri ...
• Preliminary Investigation of the Habitat Selection of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a Tropical Lowland Forest in South-West Sri Lanka 

  Pabasara, M.G.T.; Perera, P.K.P.; Dayawansa, N.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is a nocturnal, solitary and illusive mammal which has received less scientific attention. M. crassicaudata is listed as Endangered by IUCN and listed in Appendix II of the Convention ...
• Composition and Functional Diversity of the Avifaunal Community at an Urban Landfill in Colombo District, Sri Lanka 

  Marasinghe, S.S.; Perera, P.K.P.; Dayawansa, N.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Putrescible waste landfills in urban settings are known to attract large number of birds. As these man-made ecosystems are reliable and rich sources of food, they can support large communities of avifauna belonging to ...
• Eco-lodge Patrons in Sri Lanka: A Comparison of Asian and Non-Asian Markets. 

  Sumanapala, H.D.P.; Kotagama, S.W.; Perera, P.K.P.; Galahitiyawe, N.W.K.; Suranga, D.A.C.S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

  Tourists around the world have become more environmentally conscious, and the demand for green holidays and green accommodation has experienced a rapid growth. In this background, the form of accommodation known as ...

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