Screening for bioactive secondary metabolites in Sri Lankan medicinal plants by mi-cro fractionation and targeted isolation of antimicrobial flavonoids from Derris scan-dens.

Refereed journal articles
Mohotti S., Rajendran S., Muhammad T., Strömstedt AA., Adhkari A., Burman R., de E D., Göransson U,Hettiarachchi C M., Gunasekera S
Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 246: 112158
Publication year: 2020

Glutathione S-Transferase and β-Glucuronidase Enzymes Inhibitory and Cytotoxic Activities of Ethanolic and Methanolic Extracts of Sri Lankan Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) Varieties

Refereed journal articles
Jayawardana S A S, , Samarasekera J K R R, Hettiarachchi G H C M., Gooneratne M J, Choudhary M I., Imad R., Naz A.
South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products., 3(2): 1-9
Publication year: 2020

Cloning and characterization of an endosperm specific glutelin B1 promoter from Sri Lankan rice (Oryza sativa L. ssp. indica) variety Bg 250

Refereed journal articles
Kajendran,K., Chandrasekharan, N.V., Hettiarachchi, C.M., Nanayakkara, A.K., Elvitigala, A.S., Wijesundera, W.S.S.
Journal of National Science Foundation 47 (7) 383 – 391
Publication year: 2020

Molecular characterization and expression of α-gliadin genes from wheat cultivar Dacke in Bg 250 rice variety.

Refereed journal articles
Kajendran K., Chandrasekharan N A., Hettiarachchi,C M., Wijesundera W S S.,(
DOI: 10.1080/21645698.2019.1622990
Publication year: 2019

Length-weight and length-length relationships of three neritic tuna species of Sri Lankan coastal waters.

Refereed journal articles
Herath D, Perera C, Hettiarachchi C, Murphy B.,
International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 7(2): 129-133.
Publication year: 2019

). Lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented flour of finger millet, its probiotic at-tributes and bioactive properties.

Refereed journal articles
Divisekera, D.M.W.D., Samarasekera, J.K.R.R., Hettiarachchi, C. Gooneratne J., Choudhary M. I., Gopalakrishnan S. & Wahab A.T.
Annals of Microbiology 69 (2), 79-92
Publication year: 2019

Lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented flour of finger millet, its probiotic at-tributes and bioactive properties.

Refereed journal articles
Divisekera, D.M.W.D., Samarasekera, J.K.R.R., Hettiarachchi, C. Gooneratne J., Choudhary M. I., Gopalakrishnan S. & Wahab A.T.
Annals of Microbiology 69 (2), 79-92.
Publication year: 2019

Isolation and identification of probiotic potential lactic acid bacteria from fermented flour of selected banana varieties grown in Sri Lanka

Refereed journal articles
Divisekera D.M.W.D., Samarasekera J.K.R.R., Hettiarachchi C., Gooneratne J., Choudhary M. I. & Gopalakrishnan S
Journal of National Science Foundation Sri Lanka 47 (1) 3 - 16.
Publication year: 2019

Dietary fibers, starch fractions and nutrit ional composition of finger millet varieties cultivated in Sri Lanka.

Refereed journal articles
Jayawardana, S A S., Samarasekera J K R R., Hettiarachchi G H C M., Gooneratne J., Mazumdar S D., Banerjee, R
Journal food Composition and Analysis 82. 103249.
Publication year: 2019

Biological and molecularvariations in Auxis thazard (frigate tuna) found in the coastal waters around Sri Lanka.

Refereed journal articles
Herath D R, Perera H A C C, Hettiarachchi G H C M,
Journal of National Science Foundation Sri Lanka 47(3) 335-342
Publication year: 2019

Antioxidant, An ti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Activities of the Seeds of a Sri Lankan Variety of Carica papaya.

Refereed journal articles
Wijesooriya A.A., Deraniyagala S A ., Hettiarachchi C M.
Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal , 12 (2)
Publication year: 2019

The study of antioxidant and antibacterial properties of skin, seeds and leaves of the Sri Lankan variety of pumpkin

Refereed journal articles
Dissanayake D M R H, Deraniyagala, S A, Hettiarachchi C.M, Thiripuranathar G,
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy. 8, (2) 1, 43-48.
Publication year: 2018

The study of antioxidant and antibacterial properties of skin, seeds and leaves of the Sri Lankan variety of pumpkin

Refereed journal articles
Dissanayake D M R H, Deraniyagala, S A, Hettiarachchi C.M, Thiripuranathar G,
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy. 8, (2) 1, 43-48
Publication year: 2018

Cloning and characterization of high molecular weight glutenin gene from Triticum aestivum cultivar Dacke

Refereed journal articles
Kajendran, K., Chandrasekharan, N V., Hettiarachchi, C.M., Wijesundera, W S S.
Int. J Sci Rep, 4 (10), 254-258.
Publication year: 2018

Cloning and characterization of high molecular weight glutenin gene from Triticum aestivum cultivar Dacke

Refereed journal articles
Kajendran, K., Chandrasekharan, N V., Hettiarachchi, C.M., Wijesundera, W S S
Int. J Sci Rep, 4 (10), 254-258
Publication year: 2018

Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of leaves, skin, flesh and seeds of Sri Lankan variety of cucurbita moschata

Refereed journal articles
Jayasundara C W., Deraniyagala, S A., Hettiarachchi1, C M., Thiripuranathar, G.
International journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research. 6 (3) 1-7.
Publication year: 2018

Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of leaves, skin, flesh and seeds of Sri Lankan variety of cucurbita moschata.

Refereed journal articles
Jayasundara C W., Deraniyagala, S A., Hettiarachchi1, C M., Thiripuranathar, G
International journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research. 6 (3) 1-7.
Publication year: 2018

Evaluation of antibacterial, antioxidant and physicochemical properties of formulated polyherbal ointments.

Refereed journal articles
Kumarasiri A D A H, De Silva H I C, Hettiarachchi G H C M
Int. Journal of Adv. in Pharmacy, Biology and Chemistry.6 (2) 87-95
Publication year: 2017

Evaluation of antibacterial, antioxidant and physicochemical properties of formulated polyherbal ointments

Refereed journal articles
Kumarasiri A D A H, De Silva H I C, Hettiarachchi G H C M
Int. Journal of Adv. in Pharmacy, Biology and Chemistry.6 (2) 87-95.
Publication year: 2017

Over- expression of Arabidopsis BBX 21 gene in Bg 250 rice enhances its architec-ture and productivity

Refereed journal articles
Ratnayake, R.M.L.K., Jayasekera G A U, Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M
Int. J Appl. Sci. Biotechnology. 4 (2) 240 -246.
Publication year: 2016

Over- expression of Arabidopsis BBX 21 gene in Bg 250 rice enhances its architec-ture and productivity

Refereed journal articles
Ratnayake, R.M.L.K., Jayasekera G A U, Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M
Int. J Appl. Sci. Biotechnology. 4 (2) 240 -246.
Publication year: 2016

Molecular cloning of rice globuline promoter.

Refereed journal articles
Bandara K G W W., Chandrasekharan, N V., Hettiarachchi G H C M., Perera M D H., Senarathne, S.G.
J of Uni Kelaniya. 31 (1) 1-18
Publication year: 2016

Investigation of an in vitro antimicrobial activity of Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R. Br fronds.

Refereed journal articles
De Silva, T D, Hettiarachchi,, G H C M
Int J Res Pharm Sci. 6 (3) 29-35.
Publication year: 2016

Investigation of an in vitro antimicrobial activity of Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R. Br fronds.

Refereed journal articles
De Silva, T D, Hettiarachchi,, G H C M
Int J Res Pharm Sci. 6 (3) 29-35.
Publication year: 2016

Formulation of Green tea polyphenols as solid food supplement.

Refereed journal articles
Thanuja R W N., Perera R P., Hettiarachchi G H C M
Int. Journal of Adv. in Pharmacy, Biology and Chemistry. 5 (1) 1-8.
Publication year: 2016

Investigation of an in vitro antibacterial activity of Angiopteris evecta (Forst) Hoffm.

Refereed journal articles
Nilanthi S M L D, Wijayarathna C D, Hettiarachchci G H C M
Research & Review: Journal of Chemistry. 4 (3) 47-52
Publication year: 2015

Biocompatible nano hydroxyapatite – curcumin bi coated antibacterial activated car-bon for water purification.

Refereed journal articles
Udayakantha, K S M., de Silva, R M., de Silva K M N., Hettiarachchi, C
Royal Society of Chemistry Advances. Published on line 23rd July 2015
Publication year: 2015

Arabidopsis COP1 SUPPRESSOR 2 Represses COP1 E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Activity through Their Coiled-Coil Domains Association

Refereed journal articles
Xu, D, Lin F, J Yan, Ling J, Hettiarachchi C, Tellgren-Roth, Holm M, Wei N, Deng X W.
PLOS Genetics. published 29 Dec 2015 | info:doi/10.1371/journal.pgen.1005747
Publication year: 2015

The Ring- Finger E3 ubiquitin ligase COP1 Suppressor1 negatively regulates COP1 abundance in maintaining COP1 homeostasis in dark grown Arabidopsis seedlings.

Refereed journal articles
Xu D, Lin F, Jiang Y, Huang X, Li J, Lin J, Hettiarachchi C, Tellgren-Roth C, Holm M and Deng X W
The Plant Cell. 26 (5) 1981-1991
Publication year: 2014

Identification cloning and insilico characterization of drought inducible OsDREB2A transcription factor from indica rice variety.

Refereed journal articles
De Silva W S I, Jayasekara G A U, Fernadopulle N D, Hettiarachchi C
Int. J of Adv. Biotechnology research, 5 (2) 117 -125.
Publication year: 2014