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Evaluation of the Antagonistic Effect of the Diethyl Ether Extracts of Local Plant Species on Rigidoporus microporus: the Causal Organism of White Root Disease of Rubber

Silva, M.K.R.; Fernando, T.H.P.S.; Umesha, B.V.A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

With the objective of finding out the effectiveness of the diethyl ether extracts of local plant species on Rigidoporus microporus (Fr.) Overeem, the causal organism of white root disease of rubber, four different plant ...
Molecular Identification, DNA Barcoding and Determination of Genetic Relationship of Killifish (Aplocheilus spp.) Present in Aththanagalu Oya, Sri Lanka

Athapaththu, G.; Epa, U.; De Costa, D. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Accurate identification of species is of paramount importance in conserving fish diversity due to practical limitations of recognizing closely related species based on morphological features. DNA barcoding is a rapid and ...
Floristic Survey of Meethirigala Forest Reserve in Gampaha District

Kalubowila, J.D.; Singhakumara, B.M.P.; Rajathewa, R.A.M.P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Meethirigala Forest Reserve is situated in Dompe DS division. This forest reserve consists of approximately 384 ha. It is the largest forest reserve in Gampaha District managed by the Forest Department. It has different ...
Leaf Anatomical Studies of the Genus Monochoria: As Evidence for Species Limits

Kalpani, K.I.U.; Yakandawala, D.M.D. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Monochoria vaginalis (Burm.f.) Presl and Monochoria hastata (L.) Solms-Laub. are both known by the common name ‘Diya habarala’ in Sinhala (Pontederiaceae). Diya habarala is a medicinal plant used as a remedy for many ...
A Novel in-silico driven Approach to Determine the Structure and Therapeutic Potential of Cystatin C from Danio rerio

Perera, D.; Peiris, L.D.C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Cystatins, a superfamily of evolutionary related proteins are classified as housekeeping proteins vital for the inhibition of Papain-like cysteine proteases. Over expression of cysteine proteases have been related to the ...
Presence of Phthalate Derivative in a Marine Soft Coral, Carijoa Riisei

Weerasinghe, R.L.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; Chinthaka, M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Carijoa riisei (1860) is a soft coral of the family clavulariidae native to tropical West Atlantic. The species is known to use chemical means as their primary defense mechanism. Their secondary metabolite composition ...
Solid-Like Electrolyte Based on Cellulosic Biomass Materials for Cost Effective and Eco- Friendly Lithium Ion Batteries Function as a Sustainable Energy Source

Mendis, K.; Jayaweera, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

The demand for the sustainable energy sources has increased due to the environmental issues, durability and cost. Lithium ion rechargeable batteries (LiBs) are widely known as a renewable energy source. LiBs can be ...
Removal of the Methylene Blue in an Aqueous Solution Using Raw Laterite: Adsorption Studies

Gunathilake, B.M.; Jayawardana, D.T.; Nayanthika, I.V.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Methylene blue is a cationic dye, identified as a one of the pollutants in many industrial waste water especially in textile industry. It also can be used to develop a model to study adsorption behavior of raw Laterite. ...
Assessment of the Phytoremediation Capacity from Natural Wetlands in Kundasale, Central Province in Sri Lanka

Dinethra, H.A.P.; Ranasinghe, D.M.S.H.K.; Dissanayake, M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Phytoremediation is known as plant based clean up. It is the use of plants to remediate sites contaminated with organic and inorganic pollutants. Phytoremediation has the potential to be the most sustainable wastewater ...
Densification of Tea Fibrous Waste as a Renewable Biomass Fuel

Thathsaranee, W.T.R.; Lakshitha, W.M.R.; Rupasinghe, C.P.; Bandara, W.B.M.C.A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Currently fossil fuel often use for fulfilment of energy demand of the world. With the rising demand of energy, fossil fuel is at the risk of depletion within 40-50 years. With the environmental and health effects of ...
A Preliminary Study on Rainfall Redistribution in a Secondary Lowland Tropical Forest, in Yagirala Sri Lanka

Dassanayaka, C.; Chandrathilake, G.G.T.; Tanaka, N. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Forest plays a major role in hydrological cycle in terrestrial ecosystem. Though the hydrological balance of forest ecosystems has often been studied rainfall partitioning of individual rain events are less frequently ...
A Study of Water Quality in Groundwater and Surface Ponds in Jaffna District

Manage, P.M.; Abinaiyan, I.; Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

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Species Diversity and Vegetation Structure of Mangroves in Vidattaltivu, Mannar, Sri Lanka

Cooray, P.L.I.G.M.; Marynathan, E.; Prasad, S.A.A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Vidattaltivu resembles a complex coastal ecosystem and has been declared as a protected area primarily because of its rich but fragile mangrove vegetation. However, currently it is under a great threat mainly due to ...
Determination of Geosmin and 2-Methylisoborneol Removal at Water Treatment Processes

Ganegoda, S.S.; Manage, P.M.; Chinthaka, S.D.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Geosmin and 2-methylisorboneol (2-MIB) are major organic pollutants responsible for undesirable taste and odour in drinking water. Geosmin produces earthy (muddy) taste and 2-MIB produces musty (mouldy) taste. These ...
A Study of Dredging Impacts on Water Quality in Bomuruella Reservoir, Nuwara Eliya

Hettige, N.D.; Weerasekara, K.A.W.S.; Amaratunga, A.A.D. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Bomburuella is one of the reservoirs situated in Nuwara Eliya district in Sri Lanka which covered an area of more than 30 ha. The reservoir is mostly used for drinking, agriculture and fishery activities and is popular ...
Study of the Ranging Behaviour Pattern of Two Male Elephants of the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest with Reference to Human-Elephant Conflict

Ranukkanda, K.; Karunarathne, S.H.; Dayawansa, P.N. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Sinharaja World Heritage Forest is inhabited by two male elephants who seem to be the last remnant members of an isolated, small wild population who are not a part of a metapopulation. Identification of focal individuals ...
Shale and Its Impact on Environment, Trade and Laws

Mallepalli, M.R. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

The production of natural gas from shale formations has revived the natural gas industry in the world. Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations which are finegrained sedimentary rocks that ...
Economic Value of Marine Ecosystems: A Review

Jayaratne, C.T.; Gunawardena, U.A.D.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Marine ecosystems are main tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and globally. Due to the public good nature of the resource, they are subjected to much free riding and hence degradation. Economic values, their estimation and ...
Development of a Framework for a Gate-to-Gate Ecolabel for the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry

Ranasinghe, L.; Jayasooriya, V.M.; Fernando, C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

In the international trade, the textile and clothing production processes should comply with the local and international standards. In the Sri Lankan scenario, around 44% of textile and clothing products are exported ...
Estimation of Local Community and Global Externalities from Rice Processing Industry: A Case Study in North Central Province of Sri Lanka

Chandrasiri, G.N.; Gunawardena, U.A.D.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2018, 2018-11)

Rice processing industry generates solid waste, waste water, fugitive dust and boiler emissions. Particulate matter and NOx are the main air pollutants generated from rice mills which impact on surrounding communities ...

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