Mr. L M Rifnas
Institute for Agro Technology and Rural Sciences, University of Colombo
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Evaluating the Antifungal Effectiveness of Three Plant Extracts in Controlling Panama Wilt in Banana Plants
Publications
Rathnamalala, R.M.B.P.P.K., Rifnas, L.M., Jeewanthi, P.B.D. and Siriwardana, A.J.M.C.M., 2025. Evaluating the Antifungal Effectiveness of Three Plant Extracts in Controlling Panama Wilt in Banana Plants. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 11(2), pp.62-71.
Publication year: 2025
Evaluating Seed and Stem Cutting Methods for Efficient Propagation of Passiflora foetida
Refereed Journal articles
Bamunusinghe, B.M.K.A.P., L. M. Rifnas, P.B.D. Jeewanthi, and A.J.M.C.M. Siriwardana. 2025. “Evaluating Seed and Stem Cutting Methods for Efficient Propagation of Passiflora Foetida”. Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science 10 (2):98-109. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrcs/2025/v10i2355.
Publication year: 2025
Climate change mitigation potential of algae biofuels
Book Chapters
Irfeey, A.M.M., Rifnas, L.M. and Siriwardana, A.J.M.C.M., 2025. Climate change mitigation potential of algae biofuels. In Microalgal Biofuels (pp. 415-438). Woodhead Publishing.
Publication year: 2025
ENHANCING GERMINATION AND EARLY GROWTH OF Passiflora foetida THROUGH SEED TREATMENT AND MEDIA OPTIMIZATION
Abstracts
B.M.K.A.P. Bamunusinghe, L. M Rifnas, R. Vassanthini, N. Narmhikaa, A.J.M.C.M. Siriwardana. 2024. ENHANCING GERMINATION AND EARLY GROWTH OF Passiflora foetida THROUGH SEED TREATMENT AND MEDIA OPTIMIZATION. 5th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences. Pp. 20.
Publication year: 2024
Effects of Different Levels of Gamma Radiation on Growth and Yield Characteristics of Groundnut
Refereed Journal articles
Thenuja, M., Sutharsan , S., & Rifnas, L. M. (2024). Effects of Different Levels of Gamma Radiation on Growth and Yield Characteristics of Groundnut. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 10(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i1264
Publication year: 2024
EFFECTS OF 60Co GAMMA RADIATION ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF Raphanus sativus (RADDISH)
AbstractsConference paper presentations / workshop attended
Haznad Khan, L.M. Rifnas, S. Sutharsan and A.J.M.C.M. Siriwardana. 2024. EFFECTS OF 60Co GAMMA RADIATION ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF Raphanus sativus (RADDISH). International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024) Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India, and ESN Publications, India. Pp. 39-40.
Publication year: 2024
EFFECTIVE WEED CONTROL METHOD FOR Cyperus rotundus (KALANDURU) IN IRRIGATED LAND OF LOW COUNTRY DRY ZONE, SRI LANKA
Abstracts
M.F. Wesna, A.J.M.C.M. Siriwardana, L.M. Rifnas. 2024. EFFECTIVE WEED CONTROL METHOD FOR Cyperus rotundus (KALANDURU) IN IRRIGATED LAND OF LOW COUNTRY DRY ZONE, SRI LANKA. 5th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences. Pp. 26.
Publication year: 2024
Plant Morphology
Book
Publication year: 2023
Impact of Cobalt-60 Gamma Irradiation on Growth, Development, and Morphology of Acalypha hispida (Cat’s Tail Plant)
Refereed Journal articles
Rifnas, L.M., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Silva, T.D., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Weerasinghe, S.S., Madushani, W.G.C. and Nelka, S.A.P., 2023. Impact of Cobalt-60 Gamma Irradiation on Growth, Development, and Morphology of Acalypha hispida (Cat’s Tail Plant). Journal of the University of Ruhuna, 11(2), p.42-52.DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jur.v11i2.8011
Publication year: 2023
Evaluating the suitability of Manilkara zapota (Sapodilla) and Madhuca longifolia (Mee tree) seeldings as the rootstock for grafting Manilkara hexandra (Palu) in Sri Lanka
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
RMKS Rathnayake, NP Vidanapthirana, LM Rifnas and AJMCM Siriwardana. (2023). Evaluating the suitability of Manilkara zapota (Sapodilla) and Madhuca longifolia (Mee tree) seeldings as the rootstock for grafting Manilkara hexandra (Palu) in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Building Resilience in Tropical Agro-ecosystems. pp. 13
Publication year: 2023
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT ROOT INDUCING AGENTS ON CUTTING PROPAGATION OF TEA (Camellia sinensis)
AbstractsConference paper presentations / workshop attended
Sumanasekara H.H.N., Rifnas L.M. and Vidanapathirana N.P. (2023). EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT ROOT INDUCING AGENTS ON CUTTING PROPAGATION OF TEA (Camellia sinensis). 4th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences. pp. 13.
Publication year: 2023
Effects of Different Root Inducing Agents on Cutting Propagation of Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Refereed Journal articles
N. P., V., L. M., R., & H. H. N., S. (2023). Effects of Different Root Inducing Agents on Cutting Propagation of Tea (Camellia sinensis). Annual Research & Review in Biology, 38(6), 30-37. https://doi.org/10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i630590
Publication year: 2023
Effects of Different Combinations of Cow Dung and Jeewamirtha Application on Growth and Yield of Vigna Unguiculata L.
Refereed Journal articles
M. F. Nowe, S. Sutharsan, S. Srikrishnah and L. M. Rifnas. (2023). Effects of Different Combinations of Cow Dung and Jeewamirtha Application on Growth and Yield of Vigna Unguiculata L. Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology, 12 (1). 12-16
Publication year: 2023
EFFECT OF GAMMA IRRADIATION ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RED ONION (Allium cepa L.)
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Ahamed, N.N. , Rifnas, L.M. , Vidanapathirana, N.P. , Rifas, A.C. , Sutharsan, S. , Siriwardana, A.J.M.C.M. (2023). EFFECT OF GAMMA IRRADIATION ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RED ONION (Allium cepa L.). Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2023) Eastern University, Sri Lanka with Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India. pp. 11
Publication year: 2023
DEVELOPMENT OF CUTTING PROPAGATION TECHNIQUE FOR ORNAMENTAL PLANT Allamanda cathartica (RUKKATHANA)
Refereed Journal articles
Rifnas, L.M., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Silva, T.D., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Weerasinghe, S.S., Nelka, S.A.P. and Madushani, W.G.C., 2023. Development of Cutting Propagation Technique for Ornamental Plant Allamanda cathartica (Rukkathana). Journal of Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, 3(1), p.28-33.DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/atrsj.v3i1.49
Publication year: 2023
Development of a Tool to Apply Chemical Fertilizer for Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivation
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Risni N.A., Rifnas L.M., Weerasinghe S.S. and Siriwardana A.J.M.C.M. 2023. Development of a Tool to Apply Chemical Fertilizer for Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivation. Proceedings of Papers, 3rd International Conference on Science and Technology. Pp. 108-113.
Publication year: 2023
Role of Trichoderma spp. in Biocontrol of Plant Diseases
Book Chapters
Hariharan G., Rifnas L.M., Prasannath K. (2022). Role of Trichoderma spp. in Biocontrol of Plant Diseases. In: Kumar A. (eds) Microbial Biocontrol: Food Security and Post Harvest Management. Springer, Cham. Pp. 39-78. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87289-2_3
Publication year: 2022
Perception of cultured meat among Sri Lankan community.
Refereed Journal articles
Chandimala, U. R., Gunathilake, D. M. C. C., Vidanapathirana, N. P., and Rifnas, L. M. (2022). Perception of cultured meat among Sri Lankan community. Journal of Agro-technology and Rural Sciences, 1(2), 21–26. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/atrsj.v1i2.33
Publication year: 2022
Effects of Organic Manure: Amirthakaraisal and Cow Dung on Performances of Greengram (Vigna radiata) Grown in Pots
Refereed Journal articles
Priyanth, H., Sutharsan, S., Rifnas, L. M., & Srikrishnah, S. (2022). Effects of Organic Manure: Amirthakaraisal and Cow Dung on Performances of Greengram (Vigna radiata) Grown in Pots. Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology, 11(2), 17–21. https://doi.org/10.51983/ajsat-2022.11.2.3319
Publication year: 2022
EFFECTS OF MULCHING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS) CV. HARITHA
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
A. L. Manasar, S. Sutharsan, L. M. Rifnas and S. L. Iqbal (2022). EFFECTS OF MULCHING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS) CV. HARITHA. 3rd International Conference On Modern Research in Biological, Pharmaceutical, Medical and Environmental Sciences. 9th October 2022. Pp .02
Publication year: 2022
EFFECTS OF MULCHING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus) CV. HARITHA
Refereed Journal articles
A. L. Manasar, S. Sutharsan, L. M. Rifnas and S. L. Iqbal (2022). EFFECTS OF MULCHING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus) CV. HARITHA. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research. 9(3). 119-125
Publication year: 2022
Effects of gamma irradiation on the performances of Acalypha hispida (Cat's tail plant)
Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
LM Rifnas*, NP Vidanapathirana, TD Silva, N Dahanayake, S Subasinghe, SS Weerasinghe, WGC Madushani and SAP Nelka. 2022. Effects of gamma irradiation on the performances of Acalypha hispida (Cat's tail plant). Proceedings of National Symposium on Floriculture Research (NaSFloR). Pp. 02.
Publication year: 2022
Effects of different fertilizers on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) cv. Haritha in Ampara district of Sri Lanka.
Abstracts
Najah M. F. A., Sutharsan S. and Rifnas L. M. (2022). Effects of different fertilizers on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) cv. Haritha in Ampara district of Sri Lanka. Second International Conference on Science, Technology And Innovation Organized By Indian Academicians And Researchers Association. 6th February 2022. Pp. 06.
Publication year: 2022
Effect of soil compaction and soil amendments on growth and yield of Vigna unguiculata L.
Refereed Journal articles
Senarath, S. S. K. J., Sutharsan, S., Srikrishnah, S and Rifnas, L. M. (2022). Effect of soil compaction and soil amendments on growth and yield of Vigna unguiculata L. International Journal of Botany Studies. 7(1), Pp.140-144.
Publication year: 2022
Effect of gamma radiation on morphological changes and vegetative growth in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Refereed Journal articles
Rifnas, L.M., Vidanapathirana, N.P., Silva, T.D., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Weerasinghe, S., Nelka, S.A.P., Rohanadeera, H. and Madushani, W.G.C., 2022. Effect of gamma radiation on morphological changes and vegetative growth in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 16(2), pp.25–34. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v16i2.114
Publication year: 2022
Effect of gamma irradiation on seed germination, survivability and growth performances of Calotropis gigantea (Vara).
Refereed Journal articles
• Nelka S.A.P, Vidanapathirana N.P., Dahanayake, N., Subasinghe, S., Silva, T.D., Weerasinghe, S., Rifnas L.M., Rohanadeera H., Madushanka W.C.M.S. and Dushane S. 2022. Effect of gamma irradiation on seed germination, survivability and growth performances of Calotropis gigantea (Vara). International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Vol. 8 (1) : 40-46.
Publication year: 2022
Development of Eco-friendly Smart Bio-food Wrapper using Undersized Heliconia bihai leaves
Refereed Journal articles
I.C. Dodampe, L. M. Rifnas, W. G. C. Madushani and S. S. Weerasinghe. (2022). Development of Eco-friendly Smart Bio-food Wrapper using Undersized Heliconia bihai leaves. International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. 8 (2) : 86- 90.
Publication year: 2022
Water Hyacinth based organic grow bags for urban gardening
Symposium
Proceedings of the 2nd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (NSATRS 2021). 28th June 2021. Pp. 05.
Publication year: 2021
Vegetative propagation of Acalypha hispida through cuttings with different types of media.
Refereed Journal articles
Rifnas L. M., Vidanapathirana N. P., Silva T. D., Dahanayake N., Subasinghe S., Weerasinghe S. S., Madushani W. G. C., Nelka S. A. P. and Rohanadeera H.. (2021). Vegetative propagation of Acalypha hispida through cuttings with different types of media. International Journal of Minor Fruits and Medicinal Plants. 7(2) pp. 89-94.
Publication year: 2021