Assessment of safety attributes of potentially probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) of Sri Lankan Dairy origin for future food applications.

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Nanayakkara, C.M., Shanaka, W.A.D.S.
Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, pg. 64.
Publication year: 2017

A preliminary study on identification of some Sargassum collected from selected locations in Sri Lanka using morphological data and ITS2 sequences.

Abstract Publications
Kishanthini, N., Nanayakkara, C. M., and Chandrasekharan, 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

Yield performance of Pleurotusostreatus mushrooms cultivated on five different growth substrates.

Abstract Publications
Rajapakse, J., Nanayakkara, C. M., H.K.A. Karunatilaka, G.L. Siriwardena
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo. Pg 285.
Publication year: 2016

Trichoderma virens mediated rock phosphate solubilisation: A potential replacement for triple super phosphate in rice cultivation

Abstract Publications
Dilani P.V.D., Nanayakkara, C.M., Sirisena, D.N.
Proceedings of the 21st International Forestry and Environment Symposium, pg. 105.
Publication year: 2016

Synthesis, characterization and BSA binding studies of novel zinc ferenecomplexes

Abstract Publications
Abeydeera, N., Rasakulendran, S., Abeywikrama, T., Nanayakkara, C. Perera, I.C., and Perera, T.
Chemistry in Sri Lanka 33 (2) 26-27.
Publication year: 2016

Screening and partial characterization of type II Restriction Enzymes from soil bacteria

Abstract Publications
A. S. T. M. R. A. Kadigamuwa, R. M. B. T. Rathnayaka, S. N. J. Pathirana, R. G. S. C. Rajapakse, W. W. P. Rodrigo, C. M. Nanayakkara, G. H. C. M. Hettiarachchi, N.V. Chandrasekharan
Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, pg. 198
Publication year: 2016

Optimizing environmental parameters affecting in-vitro rock phosphate solubilisation by native phosphate solubilizing microorganisms

Abstract Publications
Ranasinghe, R.K.R.S., Nanayakkara, C.M., Sumanasena, H.A. and Samaraweera, D.N.
Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the Science Council of Asia, ISBN 978-955-590-123-9 pg. 176.
Publication year: 2016

Mass propagation of Aspergillus and Penicilium, two native potential phosphate biofertilizers

Abstract Publications
Kumari, P. D. S. U, Nanayakkara, C. M. and Sirisena, D.N.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo.pg 277
Publication year: 2016

Isolation and screening of potential probiotic yeast strains in Sri Lankan Dairies

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Athurupana, S.K.M.R.A., Hewajulige, I.G.N. and Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the Science Council of Asia, ISBN 978-955-590-123-9 pg.215.
Publication year: 2016

Isolation and characterization of restriction enzymes from Sri Lanka

Abstract Publications
Pathirana, S.N.J. Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., Nanayakkara, C.M., Rajapaksha, R.G.S.C. and Chandrasekeran, N.V.
Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the Science Council of Asia, ISBN 978-955-590-123-9 pg. 170.
Publication year: 2016

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., Jayawardana, T. M. D. A.
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Pg. 30.
Publication year: 2016

Controlling algal blooms in Beira Lake, Colombo: Evaluating the effect of the effective microorganism preparation Bokashi® Balls and Eichhornia crassipes

Abstract Publications
Karunarathne, U.T. and Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the 21st International Forestry and Environment Symposium, pg. 48
Publication year: 2016

Characterization and Identification of yeasts from raw cows’ milk and fermented dairy foods

Abstract Publications
Rajawardana, D.U., Athurupana, S.K.M.R.A., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Nanayakkara, C.M.
Proceedings of the 9th International Research Conference, KDU, pg. 190.
Publication year: 2016

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

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 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

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

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

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