Department of Plant Sciences: Recent submissions

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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 ...
Development of a Suitable in vitro Regeneration Protocol for Rahangala Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia L.) in Sri Lanka

Sandeepani, K.K.T.N.; Samanmalee, L.G.I.; Weerasinghe, P.A.; Munasinghe, M.A.U.P. (2024)

The limitation of planting material is the major drawback to expanding pear cultivation in Sri Lanka. Hence, an in vitro protocol was developed to produce planting material for the pear variety of Rahangala. Pear shoots ...
In vitro propagation of Aquilaria crassna Pierre

Chandrarathne, P. G. S. R.; Attanayake, A. M. C. I. M.; Weerasinghe, P. A.; Randeniya, R. M. E. M. K. (Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,, 2023)
Solid Formulation of Trichoderma virens for the Management of Banana Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum musae

Madushani, M.A.; Priyadarshani, T.D.C.; Madhushan, Madhushan; Tharaka, H.R.G; Menike, G.D.N.; Weerasinghe, P.A.; Sirisena, U.G.A.I.; Dissanayake, D.M.D. (2024)

Trichoderma spp. widely used as biocontrol agents for controlling a wide range of plant diseases. Banana anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum musae is a prominent, widely distributed postharvest disease. This study ...
Efficiency of Locally Isolated Trichoderma virens for Controlling Rice Brown Leaf Spot Disease Caused by Bipolaris oryzae

Priyadarshani, Tikka Dewage Chamarika; Karunarathna, Dinayaduru Dulanji Naveesha; Nadeeshani Menike, Dirukshi; Weerasinghe, Prathiba Aruni; Madushani, Manawaduge Ayesha; Madhushan, Kammala Waththe Asanka (2023)
Solid Formulation of Trichoderma virens for the Management of Banana Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum musae

Weerasinghe, P.A. (2024-07-01)
Dynamics of Rice Brown Leaf Spot Disease (Bipolaris oryzae) Incidences Due to Seasonal Weather Differences in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

. Wickramasinghe, W.M.D.M.; Priyadarshani, T.D.C; Egodawatta, W.C.P.; Beneragama, D.I.D.S; Weerasinghe, P.A; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D (2024)

Weather factors are key determinants in ecological disease management in sustainable agriculture, while judicious crop management systems deliver better control over rice diseases in tropical conditions. This study was ...
Efficiency of Locally Isolated Trichoderma virens for Controlling Rice Brown Leaf Spot Disease Caused by Bipolaris oryzae

Priyadarshan, Tikka Dewage Chamarika; Karunarathna, Dinayaduru Dulanji Naveesha; Menike, Kammala Nadeeshani; Weerasinghe, Prathiba Aruni; Madushani, Manawaduge Ayesha; Madhushan, Kammala Waththe Asanka (Turkish Journal Agriculture, 2023)

Rice brown leaf spot disease caused by Bipolaris oryzae is one of the major rice diseases in Sri Lanka and which effects the rising concerns of food safety. Biological control of brown spot disease is an alternative method ...

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