In vitro evaluation of the antioxidant activity of selected fungal endophytes isolated from two species of family Pandanaceae in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
De Silva DPTH, Dabarera WNN, Ediriweera SS, Nanayakkara CM, Ariyawansa KGSU, Wijayawardene NN, Jayasinghe RPK, Karunarathna SC, Dai D
43rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, pg 81.
Publication year: 2024

Evaluation of probiotic fermentative capability of Sri Lankan traditional rice variety, “Sudu Heenati”: Compositional and physico-chemical characterization, 

Abstract Publications
Jayawardana D, Rajawardana U, Herath T, Nanayakkara C, Liyanage S and Samaranayake M
The 5th International Electronic Conference on Foods
Publication year: 2024

Studying the microbial community interactions of Sri Lankan milk microbiota for different cattle breeds, 

Abstract Publications
Udara MA, Rajawardana DU, Hewajulige IGN, Nanayakkara CM, Fernando SPC
43rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, pg. 76
Publication year: 2023

Microbial community composition analysis of Sri Lankan milk microbiota for different lactation phases,

Abstract Publications
Udara MA, Fernando SPC, Rajawardana D U, Hewajulige IGN, Nanayakkara CM
Proceedings of 6th ITI Biennial International Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute of Sri Lanka, pg. 8
Publication year: 2023

Investigation of leaf litter fungal diversity and their enzyme profiles in a selected Eucalyptus plantation in Sri Lanka, 

Abstract Publications
De Silva GLSN, Nanayakkara CM, Ediriweera SS, Wijayawardene NN, Dai D, Ariyawansa KGSU
43rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, pg. 82
Publication year: 2023

Extracellular enzymatic activities of halophilic fungi in Kalpitiya area of Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka, 

Abstract Publications
Bandara PHHJ, Arokkiam DA, Ediriweera SS, Nanayakkara CM, Ariyawansa KGSU, Wijayawardene NN, Jayasinghe RPPK, Dai D, Karunarathna SC
43rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, pg. 80
Publication year: 2023

Diversity of fungal endophyte morphotypes of Mangrove plant Avicennia marina in the Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka, 

Abstract Publications
Fernando MKD, Ediriweera SS, Nanayakkara CM, Wijayawardene NN, Jayasinghe RPPK, Dai D, Karunarathna SC, Ariyawansa KGSU
43rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, pg.79
Publication year: 2023

Diversity and industrial potential of endophytic fungi isolated from Avicennia marina in the Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Anurangi RGS, Nanayakkara CM, Ediriweera SS, Wijayawardene NN, Jayasinghe RPPK, Dai D, Karunarathna SC, Ariyawansa KGSU
43rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, pg. 84
Publication year: 2023

Antioxidant activities of lichen-associated fungi of mangrove ecosystems in Sri Lanka, 

Abstract Publications
Happitiya HADNN, Nanayakkara CM, Ariyawansa KGSU, Ediriweera SS, Wijayawardene NN, Jayasinghe RPPK, Dai D, Karunarathna SC
43rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, pg. 68
Publication year: 2023

A potential Eucalyptus foliar pathogen reported from the Hanthana range in Sri Lanka, 

Abstract Publications
Brahmanage R, Wijayawardene NN, Wijesundara S, Nanayakkara CM, Muthumala CK, Ariyawansa KGSU
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, pg 222
Publication year: 2023

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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