The antimicrobial potential of Lasidiplodia theobromae inhabiting the lichen Heterodermia available in Sri Lanka, 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Mathushika MJ, Nanayakkara, CM, Jayalal RGU, and Thanthrige S.
Journal of Innovation Sciences and Sustainable Technologies, 2(3), 129-136; https://doie.org/10.0725/JISST.2022653218
Publication year: 2022
  • (2022).

Studying the microbial community interactions of Sri Lankan cattle milk microbiota under different climatic conditions

Abstract Publications
Pitigala ADTS, Fernando S.C, Rajawardana DU, Jayathilake CM, Hewajulige IGN, Nanayakkara CM
Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, p.g 21
Publication year: 2022

Role of Plants to Restore Nature and to Increase Food Productions Simultanoeusly

EDITORIALS
Nanayakkara CM
Plants and Ecosystems, 2 pg 1-2
Publication year: 2022

Reaction of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) accessions for mixed infection of Colletotrichum capsici and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and molecular analysis of associated NBS-LLR disease resistant gene analogues, 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Kumari KASI, Senanayaka DMJB, Dhammika WAR, Fernando WMK, Dasanayake PJK, Nanayakkara CM and Balasuriya A
Asian Journal of Current Science 4 (1) 111-124
Publication year: 2022

Product Water Footprint on Rice Cultivation in Intermediate Zone, Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Palliyaguru MPGNM, CM Navaratne, DD Wickramasinghe, CM Nanayakkara
Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium Vol 26, pg 93 
Publication year: 2022

Necessity of a National Fungarium and a Culture Collection for Fungi in Sri Lanka, Chiang Mai

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Wijayawardene NN, Rajakaruna S, Dai D, Jayasekara S, Warnakula L, Ariyawansa KGSU, Fernando EY, Jayasekera P, Karunarathna SC, Singhalage D, Ukuwela K, Jayalal RGU, Jayasinghe RPPK, Muthumala CK, Madawala S, Hewajulige IGN, Rajawardana DU, Ediriweera A, Ediriweera S, Alawathugoda D, Rajawatta KMW, Jin X, Chandana EPS, Nanayakkara C and Wijesundara S
Journal of Science, 49(2): 248-271
Publication year: 2022

Investigating the Potential of a Native Glomus as a Bio-fertilizer. 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Chandrasena WAGAB, Nanayakkara CM, Sumanasena HA
Journal of Innovation Sciences and Sustainable Technologies, 2(3), 107-117; https://doie.org/10.0725/JISST.2022221721
Publication year: 2022

Identification and in-silico analysis of a novel restriction enzyme coding gene from Pseudomonas anguilliseptica

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Pathirana SNJ, Elvitigala DAS, Nanayakkara CM, Suravajhala P, Rajapakse S, Hettiarachchi GHCM, Chandrasekharan NV
 Gene Reports Vol 26 pg. 101487
Publication year: 2022

 

Controlling histamine forming and spoilage bacteria on fish contacting surfaces by using selected commercial disinfectants

Abstract Publications
Ginigaddarage PH, Ganegama Arachchi GJ, Ariyawansa KWS, Roshan GP, Meepearachchi JH, Gunasekare G and Nanayakkara. CM
Proceedings of NARA Scientific sessions.
Publication year: 2022
  •  (2022).,

Comparison of the Fungicide Sensitivity of the Two Fungal Species: Rigidoporus microporus and Phellinus noxius: the Causal Organisms of the Two Major Root Diseases of Rubber in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Silva MKR, Fernando THPS, Wijesundara RLC, Nanayakkara CM
Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium Vol 26, pg 09
Publication year: 2022

Antibacterial Activity of Selected Fungal Endophytes Isolated from Two Species of Pandanaceae

Abstract Publications
Dabarera WNN, Ediriweera SS, Nanayakkara CM, Ariyawansa KGSU, Wijayawardene NN, Jayasinghe RPPK, Karunarathna SC
Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, pg. 29
Publication year: 2022

A comparison of symptom-development by different isolates of Phellinus noxius: The causal agent of brown root disease of rubber, 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Silva MKR, Fernando THPS, Wijesundara RLC and Nanayakkara CM
Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka 102. Pg. 19-29. https://doi.org/10.4038/jrrisl.v102i1.1910
Publication year: 2022

An insight into tropical milk microbiome: Bacterial community composition of cattle milk produced in Sri Lanka

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Rajawardana DU, Fernando PC, Biggs PJ, Hewajulige IGN, Nanayakkara CM, Wickramasinghe, S, Lin, XX, Berry, L
International Dairy Journal, 126 (2022) 105266, pg. 1-11
Publication year: 2022

The anti-microbial potential of Lasiodiplodia theobromae inhabiting the lichen Heterodermia sp. available in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
J Mathushika and C.M Nanayakkara
Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science (ICMAS 2021). Pg 129
Publication year: 2021

PCR- based Detection and Characterization of Candidate Disease Resistant gene analogous (RGAs) in commercially grown Capsicum varieties in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Kumari, KASI., Senanayake, D M J B., Nanayakkara, CM., W A R  Dhammika, P J K Dasanayake and Abhaya Balasuriya
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science (ICMAS 2021). Pg 76
Publication year: 2021

Metataxonomic analysis of cattle milk microbiota in the wet, dry and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. 

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana D.U., Fernando P.C., Hewajulige I.G.N., Nanayakkara C.M., Biggs, P.J. and Wickramasinghe S
5th Biennial Research Symposium – 2021, Industrial Technology Institute, pg. 11-12
Publication year: 2021

Metagenomic analysis of raw cattle milk microbiota in Sri Lanka employing Illumina MiSeq platform

Rajawardana, DU, Fernando, P.C.., Biggs, PJ., Nanayakkara, CM, Hewajulige, IGN and Wickramasinghe, S.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science (ICMAS 2021). Pg 62
Publication year: 2021

Lichens as potential antimicrobial agents,

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Mathushika MJ and Nanayakkara CM
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications, 6 (4) August, pp 564-580
Publication year: 2021

Investigating the potential of a native Glomus as a bio fertilizer

Abstract Publications
Aruni Chandrasena, Chandrika Nanayakkara and H.A. Sumanasena
Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science (ICMAS 2021). Pg 137
Publication year: 2021

Diversity of halophilic fungi in the Kalpitiya lagoon, Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Arokkiam DA, Ariyawansa KGSU, Nanayakkara CM, Jayasinghe RPPK, Dai D, Wijayawardene NN, and Ediriweera SS
Asian Mycological Congress 2021, pg. 149
Publication year: 2021

Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Plant Science Research, 

EDITORIALS
Nanayakkara CM
Plants and Ecosystems, 1 pg 1-2
Publication year: 2021

Antibacterial and anticandidal activities of the fungus inhabiting the Sri Lankan lichen Parmotrema 

Abstract Publications
Mathushika, M.J., Nanayakkara, C.M., Weerasinghe, W.M.V.C., Jayalal, R.G.U.
Proceedings of the Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, pg. 04.
Publication year: 2021

A Study on Lichen diversity in two different agro-ecological zones of Sri Lanka, 

Abstract Publications
Weerasinghe, W. M. V. C., Jayalal, R. G. U. and Nanayakkara, C. M.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science (ICMAS 2021). Pg 125
Publication year: 2021

A comparative study on Covid-19 and Dengue: A Sri Lankan scenario, 

Abstract Publications
Mathushika, M.J., and Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE), Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, 11th & 12th November 2021, pg. 286.
Publication year: 2021

Chapter 05 Applications of Microbial Enzymes in wastewater treatment, In: Microbiology of Water: A Practical Approach, Editor: Sankar Narayan Sinha, Studera Press, New Delhi, India, pg.  55-90

Books and Book Chapters
Nanayakkara CM
Publication year: 2021

Fungal Pathogens in Grasslands

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Karunarathna A, Tibpromma S, Jayawardena RS, Nanayakkara C, Asad S, Xu J, Hyde KD, Karunarathna SC, Stephenson SL, Lumyong S and Kumla J
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 11:695087
Publication year: 2021

Multi-gene phylogeny and morphology reveal Haplohelminthosporium ge. et.sp.nov. and the first report of Helminthosporiella stilbacea associated with coconut tree in Thailand and a checklist for Helminthosporium reported worldwide

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Konta S, Hyde KD, Karunarathna SC, Mapook A, Senwana C, Dauner LAP, Nanayakkara CM, Xu J, Tibpromma S, Lumyong S
Life 11, 454, pg 1-53
Publication year: 2021

Morphology and Phylogeny Reveal Nine New Records of Polypores from Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Ediriweera SS, Nanayakkara CM, Weerasena OVDSJ, Karunarathna SC, Wijesundera RLC and Piyatissa MASU
Chiang Mai Journal of Science, .48 No.3 (Special Issue I). SCI Expanded pg. 893-908
Publication year: 2021

Nutritional aspects of three Termitomyces and four other wild edible mushroom species from Sri Lanka

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Gunasekara NW, Nanayakkara CM, Karunarathna SC and Wijesundera RLC
Chiang Mai Journal of Science, SCI expanded 48(5): pg. 1236-1246
Publication year: 2021

Variability of Pathogenicity of Different Isolates of Phellinus noxius: The Causal Organism of the Brown Root Disease of Rubber in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Silva M.K.R., Fernando T.H.P.S., Wijesundara R.L.C., Nanayakkara C.M.
25th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, vol 25 (2020).
Publication year: 2020