Cytotoxic effects of ergone, a compound isolated from Fulviformes fastuosus

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Fernando D, Adhikari A, Nanayakkara C, de Silva D, Wijesundera R, Soysa P
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.16:484, pg. 1-11
Publication year: 2016

Strong Radical Scavenging Macrofungi from the Dry Zone Forest Reserves in Sri Lanka. 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Fernando D, Wijesundera R, Soysa P, de Silva D, Nanayakkara CM
Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology. 1 (2) pg. 32-38.
Publication year: 2015

Screening of rice for resistance against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae through anther culture

Abstract Publications
K. A.S.R. Perera and C.M. Nanayakkara
Book of Abstracts, 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2015

Screening of Native Actinomycetes for Potential Antimicrobial Activity.

Abstract Publications
L. D. W. Kekulandala, C. M. Nanayakkara
Book of Abstracts, 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2015

Screening of bacteria for restriction enzymes

Poster presentations published as abstracts
Pathirana, S N J,Rajapakse, R G S C, Nanayakkara, C M, Hettiarachchi, G H C M and Chandrasekharan, N V
Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.Pg 137.
Publication year: 2015

Rice Rhizosphere Manipulation with Trichoderma virens for Effective Phosphorous Management.

Abstract Publications
N. Gallage, C. M. Nanayakkara and D. N. Sirisena
Book of Abstracts, 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2015

Optimizing environmental parameters affecting in-vitro rock phosphate solubilization by a native Burkholderia species.

Abstract Publications
Ranasinghe, K. R. S., Nanayakkara, C. M., Sumanasena, H. A. and Samaraweera, D. N.
Proceedings of IPURSE-2015 (Peradeniya University International Research Sessions).
Publication year: 2015

Morphological and reproductive characterization of Colletotrichum causing anthracnose of papaya in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
S Rasakulendran, R L C Wijesundara and C M Nanayakara
Book of Abstracts, 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2015

Modulation of Nitric oxide and reduced glutathione levels in apoptosis of RD cells in response to crude extract of Phellinusrepandus.

Abstract Publications
Fernando, M.D.M., Wijesundera R.L.C., Soysa S.S.B.D.P., de Silva E.D., Nanayakkara C.M.
Third International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. pp.181.
Publication year: 2015

In vitro cytotoxicity of the terrestrial macrofungus, Phellinus repandus.

Abstract Publications
Fernando, M.D.M., Wijesundera R.L.C., Soysa S.S.B.D.P., de Silva E.D., Nanayakkara C.M.
5thInternational Symposium on Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan. pp. 63.
Publication year: 2015

In vitro cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity of the Sri Lankan Basidiomycete, Anthracophyllum lateritium

MDM Fernando, RLC Wijesundera, de Silva ED Soysa SSBDP, CM Nanayakkara
Publication year: 2015

In vitro antiproliferative activity of the Sri Lankan mushroom Fulviformes fastuosus.

Abstract Publications
Fernando, M.D.M., Wijesundera R.L.C., Soysa S.S.B.D.P., de Silva E.D., Nanayakkara C.M.
National Conference on Indigenous Systems of Medicine. pg 8.
Publication year: 2015

Improving phosphorus nutrition of rice using fungal inocula

Abstract Publications
Kumari, P. D. S. U. Nanayakkara, C. M. and Sirisena, D.N.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo
Publication year: 2015

First Report of Panaeolus sphinctrinus and Panaeolus foenisecii (Psathyrellaceae, Agaricales) on Elephant Dung from Sri Lanka. 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Ediriweera SS, Wijesundera RLC, Nanayakkara CM, Weerasena J
Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology. 1 (2), pp. 19-23. 
Publication year: 2015

Fat, oil and grease removal by a consortium of lipase-producing microorganisms.

Abstract Publications
Witharana, A., Ratnayake, N., Nanayakkara, C.M. and Manathunga, J.
Proceedings of theTwentieth International Forestry and Environment Symposium. Pp 91.
Publication year: 2015

Electron spin resonance, ABST on-line HPLC and in vitro antioxidant activities of Sri Lankan brown alga: Padinacommersonii

Abstract Publications
Samarakoon, K.W., Lakmal, H.H.C., de Silva, E.D., Abeythunga, D.T.U., Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pg. 73.
Publication year: 2015

Comparison of four DNA extraction methods for target bacteria found in bovine milk for large scale detection of mastitis pathogens.

Abstract Publications
RMPCD Rajapaksha, D Senavirathna, IC Perea, DK Weerakoon, CM Nanayakkara
Book of Abstracts, 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2015

Chapter 10 Bioremediation of Oil Contaminated Soil and Water: In situ and Ex situ Strategies for Feasibility Assessment: In Handbook of Research on Uncovering New Methods for Ecosystem Management through Bioremediation, Eds: S Singh and K Srivastava, IGI Global Publications, 222-254 ISBN13: 9781466686823;ISBN10: 1466686820; ISBN13: 9781466686830;DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8682-3

Books and Book Chapters
Nanayakkara CM and Witharana A
Publication year: 2015

Comparative study of growth and yield of edible mushrooms, Schizophyllum commune Fr., Auricularia polytricha (Mont.) Sacc. and Lentinuss quarrosulus Mont. on lignocellulosic substrates

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Ediriweera SS, Wijesundera RLC, Nanayakkara CM and Weerasena OVDSJ
Mycosphere,6 (6): 760–765
Publication year: 2015

Antioxidant activity and in vitro cytotoxicity of the terrestrial Basidiomycete, Anthracophyllum lateritium

Peer reviewed articles published in SCI journals
Fernando DM, Wijesundera RLC, Soysa P, Nanayakkara CM and de Silva E
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 15:398. Pg 1-9.
Publication year: 2015

Study on the effect of glyphosate on soil microbial density of rice fields in Sri Lanka.

Poster presentations published as abstracts
Gunapala, R., Nanayakkara C.M.,
4th International Rice Congress (IRC2014). Book of Abstracts
Publication year: 2014

Optimizing environmental parameters affecting in-vitro rock phosphate solubilization by a native Burkholderia

Abstract Publications
Ranasinghe, P.K.R.S., Nanayakkara, C.M., Sumanasena, H.A., Samaraweera, D.N.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo. Pp. 215.
Publication year: 2014

Optimizing environmental conditions for in vitro phosphate solubilization by Aspergillus aculeatus

Abstract Publications
Wijerathna, W.A.D.L. and Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pp.122
Publication year: 2014

Macrofungi from the Sigiriya Wilderness in Sri Lanka. 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
Ediriweera SS, Wijesundera RLC, Nanayakkara CM and Weerasena OVDSJ
Journal of Mycopathological Research 52 (1) 48-52.
Publication year: 2014

Leaf litter fungal community of Poppham Arboratum

Abstract Publications
Madushani, M. A. C. and Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pg. 39.
Publication year: 2014

Investigation on suitability of several alternate substrates for the growth of an edible mushroom: Schizophyllum commune.

Abstract Publications
Ediriweera, S.S., Wijesundera, R.L.C., Nanayakkara, C.M., and Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo. Pp. 214.
Publication year: 2014

Increasing solubility of rock phosphate: Use of phosphobacteria as solubilizing agents

Abstract Publications
Warnakulasuriya, S. N., Nanayakkara, C.M., Kaumal, N, M. and Gunawardhana, H.D.
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pp.78.
Publication year: 2014

In vitro cytotoxicity of the Sri Lankan Basidiomycete, Anthracophyllum lateritium against RD cell line.

Abstract Publications
Fernando, M.D.M., Wijesundera R.L.C., Soysa S.S.B.D.P., de Silva E.D., Nanayakkara C.M.
Second International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. pp.134.
Publication year: 2014

Design, synthesis and antibacterial activity evaluation of 9-phenyl-10-(2-phenylalkyl) acridinium bromide: A novel acridine based antibacterial agent. 

Peer reviewed articles published in indexed journals (other than SCI) and as conference papers
De Silva RT, Perera RP, Nanayakkara CM
Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy 8 (2) 114-123
Publication year: 2014

Cytotoxicity, antioxidant activity, total phenol and flavonoid content of the macrofungus Anthracophyllum lateritium from Dambulla

Abstract Publications
Fernando, M.D.M., Wijesundera, R.L.C., Soysa, S.S.B.D.P., Nanayakkara, C.M. and De Silva, E.D,
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, pp. 68.
Publication year: 2014