• Therapeutic value of organic and conventional teas in Sri Lanka against microbial agents 

  Rajapakshaa*, R.W.W.K.A.D.; Warnasooriyaa, W.M.R.S.K.; Benaragamaa, D.I.D.S.; Benaragamaa, D.I.D.S.; Wanasingheb, K.D.K. (Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition, 2023-07)

  Due to its naturally occurring medicinal ingredients known as polyphenols, tea attracts the interest of the pharmaceutical and scientific disciplines. Besides the established antioxidant activity, many phenolic compounds ...
• Growth Performance and Carbon Accumulation of Khaya (Khaya senegalensis) in Sri Lanka 

  Warnasooriya*, W.M.R.S.K.; Sivananthawer, T. (Tropical Agricultural Research, 2016)

  ABSTRACT: Khaya (Khaya senegalensis) being a new forest plantation species, its growth performance under Sri Lankan conditions has not been evaluated. Further, carbon sequestration by forest plantations, which forms an ...
• SUSTAINABLE TEA PRODUCTION: A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE GROWTH, YIELD, AND QUALITY OF TEA UNDER CONVENTIONAL AND ZERO- INPUT ORGANIC MANAGEMENT AT QUEENSBERRY ESTATE, SRI LANKA 

  Premalal, W.A.K.Y.; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Herath, U.S.; Sandamali, G.G.A. (Journal of Business Economics, 2025)

  Sri Lanka, a leading global tea producer and a pioneer in organic tea cultivation, holds strong potential for expanding the organic tea sector. Comprehensive scientific validation through systematic assessment of organic ...
• Evaluation of feed efficiency and growth performance of slow-growing indigenous chicken under different rearing systems 

  Kiradurayalage Gedara, Nirosha Harshani; Getamann, Arachchige Kavinda Nimesh Getamann; Madanperuma, Arach- chilage Amali Pubudu Kumari; Wettathperuma, Arachchige Deepthi Nayananjalie; Adikari, Mudiyanselage Jayantha Bandara Adikari; Sharini, Adikari; Sharini, Carol Somasiri (VETERINARY RESEARCH NOTES, 2023)

  Objective: This study aimed to evaluate feed efficiency and growth parameters of slow-growing indigenous chicken raised for meat production under different rearing systems. Material and Methods: Two treatments, pasture-raised ...
• The Effect of Border Crops and Physical Barriers on Incidence of Chilli Leaf Curl Complex and Associated Insect Populations 

  Sirisena, U.G.A.I; Devasinghe1, D.A.U.D.; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Wickramasinghe, W.M.D.M.; Wijesinghe, W.M.J.B.; Mandanayake, M.A.R.A. (2023)

  Chilli Leaf Curl (CLC) possesses a significant biotic threat leading to substantial yield losses in chilli cultivation. Various agents such as thrips, aphids, mites and the viruses transmitted by whiteflies have been ...
• A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF FRUIT COMPONENTS OF RECOMMENDED COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L.) CULTIVARS IN SRI LANKA 

  Thilakarathne, MGOS; Senanayake, PSWL; Bandara, BGRR; Liyanage, WLAM; Warnasooriya, HDMAC; Warnasooriya, WMRSK; Samarasinghe, CRK; Samarasinghe, CRK (Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension 28 (4): 2025, 2025)

  The coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is one of the major plantation crops in Sri Lanka, which contributes to both local consumption and export income generation. The recommended coconut cultivars (RCC) play a major role in ...
• The Effect of Border Crops and Physical Barriers on Incidence of Chilli Leaf Curl Complex and Associated Insect Populations 

  Sirisena, U.G.A.I.; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D.; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Wickramasinghe, W.M.D.M.; Wijesinghe, W.M.J.B; . Mandanayake, M.A.R.A. (SRI LANKAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND ECOSYSTEMS eISSN: 2673-1401 ORIGINAL ARTICLE, 2023-01-23)

  Abstract Chilli Leaf Curl (CLC) possesses a significant biotic threat leading to substantial yield losses in chilli cultivation. Various agents such as thrips, aphids, mites and the viruses transmitted by whiteflies ...
• A REVIEW ON MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION IN GROUNDWATER: SOURCES, PATHWAYS, AND IMPACTS ON PLANT AND HUMAN HEALTH 

  Samarakoon, S.M.A.B.K.; Saheedha, N; Rathnayaka, R.M.B.M; Abeyrathne, W.M.D.S.; Wickramasooriya, H.G.S.C.; Dissanayake, O.D.I.P (2010-05-25)

  Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly detected in soil and groundwater sources across various regions, often originating from agricultural, industrial and urban activities. Although microplastics are extensively ...
• SITE QUALITY OF KHAYA (Khaya senegalenesis) PLANTATIONS IN SRI LANKA AS INDICATED BY HEIGHT-DIAMETER RELATION AND TOP HEIGHT TITLE 

  Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K; Sivananthawer; Hitinayake, H.M.G.S.B.; Bandara, A.M.K.R. (International Journal of Agriculture,, 2016-02)

  is) being a new introduction, recommended for forest plantation establishment in the Dry and Intermediate Zones of Sri Lanka, assessment of site quality at growing localities is vital. Variables, i.e. tree height and ...
• KHAYA (Khaya senegalensis): IS IT A POTENTIAL PLANTATION FOREST SPECIES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION IN SRI LANKA? 

  Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K; Sivanantharwerl, T (International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation, 2015)

  ABSTRACT Carbon sequestration by tree is imperative in tumbling atmospheric carbon dioxide level. Hence, forest plantations are considered highly efficient systems for carbon sequestration, which plays a vital role in ...
• IS IT A POTENTIAL PLANTATION FOREST SPECIES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION IN SRI LANKA? 

  Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K; Sivanantharwerl, . T. (Kuala Lumpur International Agriculture,, 2015-09-12)

  stration by tree is imperative in tumbling atmospheric carbon dioxide level. Hence, forest plantations are considered highly efficient systems for carbon sequestration, which plays a vital role in climate change mitigation. ...
• A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF FRUIT COMPONENTS OF RECOMMENDED COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L.) CULTIVARS IN SRI LANKA 

  Thilakarathne, MGOS; Senanayake, PSWL; Bandara, BGRR; Liyanage, WLAM; Dissanayake, HDMAC; Warnasooriya, WMRSK; Samarasinghe, CRK; Weerasinghe, PR (Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension 28 (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12)
• The Effect of Border Crops and Physical Barriers on Incidence of Chilli Leaf Curl Complex and Associated Insect Populations 

  Sirisena, U.G.A.I.; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Wickramasinghe1, W.M.D.M.; Wijesinghe, W.M.J.B; Mandanayake, M.A.R.A. (Sri Lanka Journal of Agriculture and ECOSYSTEMS, 2023-12)

  Abstract Chilli Leaf Curl (CLC) possesses a significant biotic threat leading to substantial yield losses in chilli cultivation. Various agents such as thrips, aphids, mites and the viruses transmitted by whiteflies ...
• DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVALUATION OF AN IOT- BASED AUTOMATED CENTRALIZED MUSHROOM GROWING MEDIA STERILIZATION UNIT 

  Wickramasooriya, H.G.S.C; Weerasooriya, G.V.T.V.; Kahandage, P.D.; Kosgollegedara, E.J.; Manawaduge, S.R. (Faculty of Agriculture,university of Rajarata, 2024)

  Sterilizing the substrate is crucial in artificial mushroom cultivation. In the small- scale mushroom industry in Sri Lanka, a basic steel barrel apparatus is commonly used for this purpose. Despite having more advantages, ...
• ORIENTATION OF Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) ADULTS TOWARDS TRAPS HAVING AGGREGATION PHEROMONE AND KAIROMONE FOLLOWING PRE-EXPOSURE TO ABAMECTIN 

  Senevirathne, W.M.S.S.; Premathilaka, P.A.P.I.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.; Wijayaratne, L.K.W. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  The red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, is frequently found in stored food. Correct monitoring is a pre-requisite to precisely decide the population density and the correct timing for the management practices. DOME traps ...
• THE FATE OF SOIL-INOCULATED ACTINOMYCETES IN RICE RHIZOSPHERE AND RHIZOPLANE 

  Samarasinghe, S.A.U.D.; Perera, H.D.D.; Padmathilake, K.R.E.; Costa, De D.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Actinomycetes, filamentous Gram-positive bacteria, play a vital role in the rhizosphere by fostering plant growth through diverse mechanisms, such as nutrient solubilization, synthesis of plant growth-promoting hormones, ...
• IDENTIFICATION OF ABIOTIC STRESS-TOLERANT RHIZOBIAL STRAINS INHABITING Mimosa pudica IN ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA 

  Maniyangama, M.R.T.N.K.; Padmathilake, K.R.E.; Rajapakse, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Biological nitrogen fixation by symbiotic relationship of legumes and rhizobia enhances soil fertility. These rhizobia also exhibit tolerance to a range of abiotic stresses including salts, drought, extreme pH, and heat. ...
• EVALUATION OF THE INHERITANCE OF ANTHRACNOSE RESISTANCE GENE CO-1 IN COMMON BEAN 

  Liyadipitiya, R.M.A.H.; Padmathilake, K.R.E.; Chaturani, G.D.G. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  ommon bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is being cultivated worldwide due to its high dietary demand. Bean anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, is the most destructive fungal disease of common bean which can ...
• THE EFFECT OF TILLERING BEHAVIOUR ON YIELD DETERMINATION OF DIFFERENT RICE VARIETIES UNDER CONTROLLED AND FIELD CONDITIONS 

  Devindi, I.S.K.; Padmathilake, K.R.E.; Karunarathne, K.G.P.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  A tiller is a specialized seed-bearing branch that grows independently of its mother stem. Rice tillering is an important agronomic trait that determines the rice grain yield, and the tiller pattern varies with the genotype. ...
• POTENTIAL OF MANAGING Sclerotium rolfsii BY USING FRAGMENTED DNA TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUCTION OF HOST PLANT RESISTANCE IN SELECTED HORTICULTURAL CROPS 

  Alwis, De K.K.I.N.; Costa, De D.M.; Perera, H.D.D.; Priyadarshani, T.D.C.; Egodawatta, W.C.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne fungus that causes Southern Blight (SB). Host plant immunity induction can be done by applying pathogen-associated molecular patterns exogenously. Certain plant species trigger defence ...

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