Screening of histamine forming bacteria along some stages of supply chain of Thunnus albacaresin Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
H. Ginigaddarage, G.J. Ganegama Arachchi, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and C.M. Nanayakkara
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proceedings of the 76th Annual Sessions 2020 -Part I, p 66.
Publication year: 2020

Probiotic activity of Microorganisms used in traditional curd production in Gangabada, Gonnoruwa and Agbopura.

Abstract Publications
N. Upatissa, C. M. Nanayakkara, I.C. Perera
40th Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, pg 75
Publication year: 2020

Multifaceted importance of native dairy microorganisms as a new driver of innovation

Abstract Publications
DU Rajawardana, CM Nanayakkara, IGN Hewajulige, PC Fernando
Book of Abstracts, University of Colombo Research Symposium, pg 32
Publication year: 2020

Isolation of histamine forming bacteria from Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) in chilled storage

Abstract Publications
H. Ginigaddarage, G.J. Ganegama Arachchi, K.W.S. Ariyawansa, G.P. Roshan and C.M. Nanayakkara
Proceedings of NARA Scientific sessions
Publication year: 2020

Identifying sources of bacterial contamination of fish in multiday boats landed at Negombo fishery harbour

Abstract Publications
H. Ginigathddarage, G.J. Ganegama Arachchi, K.W.S Ariyawansa, G.P. Roshan, S. Gallage, and C. M. Nanayakkara
Seventh International Virtual Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA 2020)
Publication year: 2020

Exit Strategy from Covid-19 for Libraries in Sri Lanka,

CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICATIONS OF NATIONAL INTEREST
UC Ruwan Chinthaka Gamage, Pradeepa Wijetunge, Migelhewa Kaumal, Chandrika Nanayakkara, Nyana Wijayasundera, W. Sunil, Udaya Cabral
National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
Publication year: 2020

Effectiveness of Aspergillus japonicus in improving soil phosphate in cinnamon plantations

Abstract Publications
WAGAB Chandrasena, CM Nanayakkara, DN Samaraweera
Book of Abstracts, University of Colombo Research Symposium, pg. 33
Publication year: 2020

DNA barcoding of lichen inhabiting fungi and phycobiont and probing for biologically active molecules from lichen inhabiting fungi

Abstract Publications
M. V. C. Weerasinghe, C. M. Nanayakkara, R. G. U. Jayalal, P. A. N. Punyasiri
40th Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology
Publication year: 2020

Ascomycete macrofungal species from Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
SS Ediriweera, CM Nanayakkara, OVDSJ Weerasena
Book of Abstracts, University of Colombo Research Symposium, Pg 34
Publication year: 2020

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Sulfated Polysaccharide from Sargassum swartzii in Macrophages via Blocking TLR/NF-Kb Signal Transduction

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Jayawardena TU, Sanjeewa KKA, Nagahawatta DP, Lee H, Lu Y, Vaas APJP, Abeytunga D TU, Nanayakkara CM, Lee D and You-Jin Jeon
Transduction, Marine Drugs 2020 18, 601, 1-20
Publication year: 2020

Fucoidan Purified from Sargassum polycystum Induces Apoptosis through Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway in HL-60 and MCF-7 Cells

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Fernando IPS, Sanjeewa KKA, Lee HG, Kim H, Vaas APJP, De Silva HIC, Nanayakkara CM, Abeytunga DTU, Lee D, Lee J and You-Jin Jeon
Marine Drugs 18, 196; pg. 1-13
Publication year: 2020

Characterization and cytoprotective properties of Sargassum natans fucoidan against urban aerosol-induced keratinocyte damage

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Fernando IPS, Sanjeewa KKA, Lee HG, Kim H, Vaas APJP, De Silva HIC, Nanayakkara CM, Abeytunga DTU, Lee WW, Lee D, You-Jin Jeon
Volume 159, 15 pp 773-781; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.05.132
Publication year: 2020

Sri Lanka status Report on Sustainable Nitrogen Management

CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICATIONS OF NATIONAL INTEREST
Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment of Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2019

Report of Symptoms of Corynospora Leaf Fall Disease from the Non-Traditional Rubber Growing Areas of Sri Lanka.

Abstract Publications
L.P.B. Nishantha, Fernando T.H.P.S., Nanayakkara C.M., Siriwardhana D.
Proceeding of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium Volume 24: 147.
Publication year: 2019
  • (2019)

Recent trends in disease occurrence in the non-traditional rubber-growing areas of Sri Lanka.

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Silva, MKR, Fernando, THPS, Wijesundara RLC, Nanayakkara CM and Tennakoon BI
Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 99, pp.14–22. 
Publication year: 2019

Preliminary Evaluation of Probiotic Potential of Yeasts Isolated from Bovine Milk and Curd of Sri Lanka, 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Rajawardana DU, Hewajulige IGN, Nanayakkara CM, Athurupana SKMRA and Madhujith T
Tropical Agricultural Research Volume 30 Number 3, pg. 27-41
Publication year: 2019

Preliminary analysis of milk microbiome data of Sri Lankan dairies using16s rRNA gene sequencing in Illumina MiSeq platform.

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana D.U, Hewajulige I.G.N, Biggs P.J, Wickramasinghe S, Nanayakkara C.M, Gunasekara M.M.N.P.N and Perera S
Proceedings of ITI Biennial Research Symposium – 17-18thDecember 2019, pp 14.
Publication year: 2019

A novel method to isolate inoscavin A from Fulviformes fastuosus and medicinal preparation thereof to treat rhabdomyosarcoma cancer conditions.US Patent: US 10,501,472 B2

Patents
Dilusha Fernando, Ravi Wijesundera, Preethi Soysa, Dilip de Silva, Chandrika Nanayakkara (2019).
Publication year: 2019

Molecular detection of the causative agent of the soft rot in Aglonema maria: A key exporting ornamental plant in Sri Lanka.

Abstract Publications
MHAD Subhashini, M. Nanayakkara, L.C.K. Senarathna and D. Piyatissa
Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, pp 163
Publication year: 2019
  • (2019).

Isolation, identification and evaluation of mass culture media for Trichoderma spp. from Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Fernando, W.M.K., Senanayaka, M.J.B., Wijeratnam,R.S.W., Nanayakkara. C.M., Dhammika, W.A.R., Wijewardana, D.C.M.S.I. and Wijerathna, W.M.S.D.K.
Proceeding of the 2nd International Symposium on Agriculture 2019. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. Pp 28.
Publication year: 2019

Isolation of histamine producing bacteria from multi-day boats land at Dikkowita fishery harbour

Abstract Publications
P.H Ginigaddarage, GJ Ganegama Arachchi, KWS Ariyawansa, KS Hettiarachhi, GP Roshan, S Gallage, S Abhayarathne, C. Nanayakkara
Scientific Sessions, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, pg 66.
Publication year: 2019

In Silico Pharmacological Analysis of a Potent Anti-Hepatoma Compound of Mushroom Origin and Emerging Role as an Adjuvant Drug Lead. 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Fernando MDM, Adhikari A, Senathilake NHKS, de Silva ED, Nanayakkara CM, Wijesundera RLC, Soysa P, de Silva BGDNK
Food and Nutrition Sciences, 10, 1313-1333
Publication year: 2019

Identification of potential fungal degraders of low-density polythene (LDPE).

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
De Silva JKA, Jayasekera GAU and Nanayakkara C. M.
Journal of Science EUSL (10-02) pp 1-10
Publication year: 2019

Identification and characterization of soft rot causing pathogen of Aglonema maria in Katana and Godigamuwa, Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
MHAD Subhashini, M. Nanayakkara, and S. Senevirathne
Book of Abstracts, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, pp 80
Publication year: 2019

Determination of pathogenic reduction of coconut fibre biofilm treatment system (COTS)

Abstract Publications
JK Anuradha De Silva, AK Karunarathne, VA Sumanasinghe, M Nanayakkara
Abstracts of the Asia International Multidisciplinary Research
Publication year: 2019

Beneficial Microorganisms from Sri Lankan Dairies as Candidates in Nutrition, Healthcare and Biochemical Industries.

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana D.U, Hewajulige I.G.N and Nanayakkara C.M
5thCOMSATS-ISESCO-INIT International Conference on ‘Agriculture, Biotechnology and Food Security: Role of ICTs’ Hosted by The Young Affiliates Network (TYAN), November 4-6, 2019, Monastir, Tunisia.
Publication year: 2019

A keratinocyte and integrated fibroblast culture model for studying particulate matter-induced skin lesions and therapeutic intervention of fucosterol

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Fernando IPS, Jayawardena TU, Kim H, Vaas APJP, De Silva HIC, Nanayakkara CM, Abeytunga DTU, Lee WW, Ahn G, Lee D, Yeo I and You-Jin Jeon
Life Sciences 233 (2019), 116714 pg. 1-9
Publication year: 2019

Beijing urban particulate matter-induced injury and inflammation in human lung epithelial cells and the protective effects of fucosterol from Sargassum binderi (Sonder ex J. Agardh)

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Fernando IPS, Jayawardena TU, Kim H, Lee WW, Vaas APJP, De Silva HIC, Abayaweera GS, Nanayakkara CM, Abeytunga DTU, Lee D, Jeon Y
Environmental Research 172 pg150–158
Publication year: 2019

Serpulanines A to C, N-Oxidized Tyrosine Derivatives Isolated from the Sri Lankan Fungus Serpula sp.: Structure Elucidation, Synthesis, and Histone Deacetylase Inhibition

David E Williams, Niranjan W Gunasekara, Pamoda B Ratnaweera, Zehua Zheng, Samantha Ellis, Sarah Dada, Brian O Patrick, Ravi LC Wijesundera, Chandrika M Nanayakkara, Wilfred A Jefferies, E Dilip de Silva, Raymond J Andersen
Publication year: 2018

Rapid degradation of FOG discharged from food industry wastewater by lipolytic fungi as a bioaugmentation application

Ayoma Witharana, Jagath Manatunge, Niranjanie Ratnayake, Chandrika M Nanayakkara, Mahesh Jayaweera
Publication year: 2018