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

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)

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

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

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

Light independent antimicrobial properties of titanate species against multi-drug resistant bacterial strains

Abstract Publications
N. Wickramasinghe, C. Nanayakkara, WRM de Silva and KMN de Silva
Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, pg 248
Publication year: 2018

Impact of nitrogen based chemical fertilizer application on the Grey Water Footprint of Paddy cultivation in Intermediate zone, Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
M. P. G. N. M. Palliyaguru, C. M. Navaratne, D. D. Wickramasinghe, CM Nanayakkara
Fifth International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO) 2018.
Publication year: 2018

Identification and in-silico characterization of a novel Hind III isoschozomer from a Pseudomonas sp.

Abstract Publications
SMJ Pathirana, M Kajan, DAS Elvitigala, GHCM Hettiarachchi, CM Nanayakkara, RGSC Rajapaksha, and NV Chandrasekeran
Book of Abstracts, The Third International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology, pg 26.
Publication year: 2018

First report of big onion flower moldcaused by Aspergillus niger on Allium cepa in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Fernando, WMK, RSW Wijerathnam, DMJB Senanayake, CM Nanayakkara, WAR Dhammika, WMW Weerakoon, AM Perera, WMSDK Wijerathne
Fifth International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO) 2018.
Publication year: 2018

Development of microbial inoculums to enhance the degradation of organic waste

Abstract Publications
JKA De Silva, GAU Jayasekera and M. Nanayakkara
The 3rd International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology (Bio Tech 2018). Pg.30
Publication year: 2018

Sustainable utilization of Eppawala Rock Phosphate mediated by Phosphate solubilizing microbes: A timely action

Abstract Publications
Ranasinghe, RKRS, Nanayakkara, CM
Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium, pg 70.
Publication year: 2017

Sri Lankan dairy yeasts: Isolation, identification and production of single cell protein from whey

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Nanayakkara, C.M., Hewajulige, I.G.N.
Proceedings of the University of Colombo Research Symposium, pg 263
Publication year: 2017

Screening and in-vitro selection of Lactobacillus strains isolated from Sri Lankan dairies with potential bile salt (BSH) hydrolysing activity.

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Nanayakkara, C.M.
Book of Abstracts of Second Asia-Pacific Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, pg. 42.
Publication year: 2017

Sargassumaquifolium for the first time from Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Karunakaran T., Nanayakkara, C.M., and Chandrasekeran N.V.
Proceedings of the Symposium “Understanding and conserving Biodiversity: The use of Ecological, Phylogenetic and evolutionary Relationships” The Biodiversity Secretariat and Institute of Biology.
Publication year: 2017

Safety assessment and antibiotic susceptibility of potentially probiotic yeasts isolated from dairy sources or Sri Lanka, Extended abstracts

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Nanayakkara C.M., Nilukshi, D.A.V.
Third Annual Research Session of the Institute of Food Science and Technology. Pg.1-5
Publication year: 2017

Probiotic potential of exopolysaccharide producing Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from Sri Lankan dairies

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Nanayakkara, C.M., Hewajulige, I.G.N.
Proceedings of the 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, pg 37.
Publication year: 2017

Macrofungi diversity of Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks in Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Ediriweera, S.S., Wijesundera R.L.C., Nanayakkara, C.M., Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J.
Proceedings of the Symposium “Understanding and conserving Biodiversity: The use of Ecological, Phylogenetic and evolutionary Relationships” The Biodiversity Secretariat and Institute of Biology.
Publication year: 2017

Investigation of lichen diversity and density with SO2concentrations in Colombo District

Abstract Publications
Rachitra K.V.D., Wickramasinghe, D.D., Nanayakkara, C.M. and Kaumal, M.N.
Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2017.  p79.
Publication year: 2017

Investigation of lichen density and diversity as an indicator of air pollution in selected locations in Colombo district, Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Rachitra K.V.D., Wickramasinghe, D.D., Nanayakkara, C.M. and Kaumal, M.N.
Student Conference on Conservation Science – Bengaluru, on 21-24 September 2017 at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India.
Publication year: 2017

In vitro transit tolerance and technological potential of β galactosidase producing Kluyveromyces newly isolated from selected dairy sources of Sri Lanka.

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. Pg 144.
Publication year: 2017

Identifying potential fungal degraders of low-density polyethylene

Abstract Publications
De Silva, A., Jayasekera, G.A.U., Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the National Undergraduate Research Symposium, NASTEC. Pg 36
Publication year: 2017

Identification of potentially probiotic Lactobacillus from dairy sources of Sri Lanka as candidates for future food applications

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Nanayakkara, C.M.
Book of Abstracts, International Conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security. Pg. 29.
Publication year: 2017

Excellent antibacterial properties of titanium (IV) species under facile conditions.

Abstract Publications
Wickramasinghe, N.D., Nanayakkara, C.M., de Silva, R.M., de Silva, K.M.N. and Kumari P.D.S.U.
Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. pg. 34.
Publication year: 2017

Enumeration and characterization of lactic acid bacteria from bovine milk collected from wet and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology. Pg. 30.
Publication year: 2017

Effect of host crop on mass propagation of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae

Abstract Publications
Chandrasena, W.A.G.A.B., Nanayakkara C.M., Sumanasena, H.A., Samaraweera, D.N.
Proceedings of the University of Colombo Annual Research Symposium, pg 262
Publication year: 2017