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Spatial and temporal variations of ground water quality in Kalpitiya peninsula

Dilshara, R.M.P.; Handapangoda, H.M.A.K.; Swarnathilake, D.S.G.G.C.; Amarasinghe, L.D.; Herath, H.M.I.K.; Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Intensive agricultural practices in Kalpitiya have caused excessive usage of fertilizers. The sandy regosol soil and the over irrigation due to the presence of semi-arid climatic conditions in the area have led to nutrient ...
Farmers’ knowledge, perception, and practices on agrochemical usage in upper Uma Oya and Kumbukkan Oya watersheds in Sri Lanka

Sumudumali, R.G.I.; Piyathilake, I.D.U.H.; Randika, J.L.P.C.; Jayawardana, J.M.C.K.; Udayakumara, E.P.N.; Gunatilake, S.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Pesticides are widely used to reduce pre- and post-harvest losses in cultivations due to the pest infestations. A semi-structured questionnaire survey and key informant interviews were carried out to compare the patterns ...
Synthesis of C-11 and C-12 oxidized derivatives of3β-[(α-Larabinopyranosyl)oxy]olean-12-en-28-oic acid and evaluation of their cytotoxic activity in human non-small cell lung cancer (NCI-H292) cells using Sulforhodamine B assay

Jayasundara, J.M.J.; Wickramasinghe, A.; Karunaratne, D.N.; Wickramaratne, N.S.; Samarakoon, S.R.; Jayasinghe, S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

The most common cancer, lung cancer is the foremost reason for cancer deaths in both males and females throughout the world. The two major categories of lung cancer which propagate differently are Non-small cell lung cancer ...
Diversity of Firmicutes in selected hot water springs of Sri Lanka by 16S metagenomic sequencing

Samarasinghe, D.G.S.N.; Wanigatunge, R.P.; Magana-Arachchi, D.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Thermophiles have the ability to survive in environments with very high temperatures. Hot springs provide unique natural environments for these thermophilic microorganisms. In recent years, hot water springs and thermophilic ...
Therapeutic potential of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blum aqueous bark extract on doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats

Sandamali, J.A.N.; Hewawasam, R.P.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W.; Mudduwa, L.K.B. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

The effectiveness of doxorubicin as an anti-cancer agent is hampered by its’ life-threatening cardiotoxicity induced by oxidative-stress. As Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blum has proven antioxidant activity, the objective of this ...
Morpho-molecular characterization of Lasiodiplodia and Diaporthe species infecting Solanum melongena L. (brinjal) in Gampaha district

Koshila, H.V.A.S.; Dias, R.K.S.; Wanigatunge, R.P.; Edirisinghe, P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Solanum melongena L. (brinjal) is a vegetable belonging to the family Solanaceae and a popular commodity among consumers. Brinjal plants are infected by numerous fungal pathogens causing a wide range of diseases such as ...
Anti-diabetic activity of cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) loaded nanoparticles

Sathsarani, H.M.W.K.; Jayawardena, B.M.; Dewangani, H.G.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is one of the cinnamon species that shows relatively high anti-diabetic activity. “Sri Vijaya” cinnamon variety (CCSV) is an accession of C. zeylanicum and, it has been identified ...
Exploration of antioxidant activity and photoprotective potential of methanolic extract of Ananas comosus (Pineapple) peel

Samarakoon, S.M.G.K.; Rajapakse, C.S.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is known to rich in phytochemicals with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. As less research has been conducted to investigate the bioactivity of its peels, the present study aimed to ...
Optimization of production of extracellular amylases by Aspergillus niger by solid state fermentation of microbial digestion of ground nut shell substrate

Jayasinghe, J.A.M.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Amylase has found its applications in a range of industries including food, brewing, distilling, textile, paper and pharmaceuticals and in the bioconversion of solid waste. Amylase has been reported to be produced by plants, ...
Effect of Trichoderma virens on vegetative and reproductive growth of Capsicum annuum cv. MI2 (green chilli)

Sakalasooriya, S.M.C.P.; Kannangara, B.T.S.D.P.; Jayasekara, L.R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Plant Growth Promoting Fungi (PGPF) facilitate a favorable interaction with plants in the rhizosphere through several biological processes. PGPF play a significant role in phytostimulation, phytoremediation and biofertilization. ...
Novel protocols for biomass harvesting, lipid extraction, and biodiesel synthesis from Microalgae, Chlorella sp.

Perera, H.B.T.; Ratnatilleke, A.A.L. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

At present, there is a huge interest in utilizing microalgae fatty compounds as a source of energy for the production of biodiesel. The small size and thick-walls of microalgae have made it difficult to harvest from cultures ...
Potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma virens in controlling Meloidogyne incognita on Basella alba

Rajakaruna, R.M.N.P.; Kannangara, B.T.S.D.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Meloidogyne incognita, the root knot nematodes are a widely spread group of plant pathogens that affect a variety of economically important plants. Even though chemical nematicides are used to control the nematodes at ...
Investigation of antihyperglycaemic activity of hexane extract of polyherbal mixture in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats

Sampath, S.N.T.I.; Jayasinghe, J.M.S.; Attanayake, A.P.; Karunaratne, V. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

A homemade Ayurvedic remedy made of cloves of Allium sativum, leaves of Murraya koenigii, seeds of Piper nigrum and dried fruit rinds of Garcinia quaesita is considered as an antidiabetic polyherbal mixture. This polyherbal ...
Pollen morphometrics of family Magnoliaceae and Commelinid clade

Amarasiri, M.W.A.M.; Priyadarshan, A.I.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Basal angiosperms are classified into ANITA grade and Magnoliid clade according to the APG IV (2016) classification system. Many taxonomists have considered that some traits of the Family Magnoliaceae are independently ...
In vitro control of Lasiodiplodia sp. isolated from black banded disease-infected mango (Mangifera indica L.) trees in Sri Lanka

Kularathne, R.; Edirisinghe, P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and extensively grown in Sri Lanka. Black banded disease, which has been reported to reduce the vigor and productivity of mango trees in India, has not ...
Deletion analysis of the RB1 gene in retinoblastoma patients in Sri Lanka

Panchananthan, N.; De Silva, D.; Abeysekera, H.; Nanayakara, D.P.S.; Tirimanne, T.L.S.; Chandrasekharan, N.V. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Retinoblastoma (RB), a tumour, affecting children aged less than 5 years has a prevalence of 1 in 20,000 with twenty cases/ year predicted in Sri Lanka. Unilateral RB (60%) presents on average at 24 months and bilateral ...
Optimization of DNA extraction protocol and DNA barcoding of Hedyotis quinquinervia in Sri Lanka

Gunarathne, A.; Attanayake, R.N.; Ratnayake, R.M.C.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Hedyotis quinquinervia, has been identified as a critically endangered possibly extinct (CR(PE)) endemic plant by the National Red List 2012 of Sri Lanka. However, in 2014 it was rediscovered from Thotupolakanda montane ...
In vitro and in vivo antioxidant potential and phytochemical constituents of Barleria prionitis Linn. extracts

Amarasiri, A.M.S.S.; Attanayake, A.P.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W.; Mudduwa, L.K.B. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Medicinal plants are natural sources of antioxidants. The use of antioxidants in the management of chronic diseases is an emerging therapeutic approach in the present era. Administration of several antioxidant compounds ...
Evaluation of lipid parameters and their association with age, glycaemic parameters and anthropometric measurements of newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Galle, Sri Lanka

Wasana, K.G.P.; Attanayake, A.P.; Weeraratna, T.P.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Serum lipid abnormalities in type 2 diabetic patients increase the risk of macrovascular diseases. Present investigation intended to assess the association of serum lipid parameters vs age, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) ...
Screening of endophytic Hypoxylon sp. for in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activity

Bandara, W.M.S.N.; Daranagama, D.A.D.A. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020)

Genus Hypoxylon is the largest and most complex genus belonging to the family Hypoxylaceae in Xylariales, Division Ascomycota. In natural product development, Hypoxylon sp. are widely being studied in order to identify ...

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