Publications

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Screening of plant growth promoting endophytic fungi from Terminalia arjuna for gibberellic acid production and testing their potential as bio-inoculants for crops: A preliminary study.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Gnanarathne, J. S. and Ediriweera, S.S.
Proceedings of the SLAMMP International Conference on Mycology and Plant Pathology, Eastern University of Si Lanka, Kallady, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. 2025, pp. 09.
Publication year: 2025

Preliminary investigation of plant-growth promotion and bioremediation of diesel by fungal endophytes associated with salt marsh plants in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Perera, G. K., Ediriweera, S. S. and Dissanayake I. A. J. K.
Proceedings of the 45th Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2025, pp. 29.
Publication year: 2025

Preliminary assessment of the enzyme activity of wild mushrooms collected from Baduraliya, Sri Lanka.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Madhubashana, E. A. D. S. and Ediriweera, S. S.
Proceedings of the 45th Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2025, pp. 28.
Publication year: 2025

In vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of some mangrove-derived fungi isolated from Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Sewmini, W.D.S.N., Nanayakkara, C.M., Ariyawansa, K.G.S.U., Ediriweera, S.S., De Silva, E.D. and Punyasiri, P.A.N.
Proceedings of the 45thAnnual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2025, pp. 30.
Publication year: 2025

Plant growth promoting capabilities of endophytic fungal isolates from Terminalia arjuna.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Gnanarathne, J. S. and Ediriweera, S.S.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2024, pp. 292.
Publication year: 2024

Investigation of potential bioactive properties of macrofungi isolated from Anawilundawa wetland sanctuary, Sri Lanka.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Premarathne, K. A. M. R. and Ediriweera, S. S.
Proceedings of the 44thAnnual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2024, pp. 69.
Publication year: 2024

Investigation of antileukemic enzyme production and antioxidant activities of fungal endophytic communities in Hellenia speciosa (J. Koenig) S. R. Dutta (Thebu) of family Costaceae.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Perera, K. L. S. and Ediriweera, S. S.
Proceedings of the 44thAnnual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2024, pp. 11.
Publication year: 2024

Comparison of the efficacy of commercially available 20 different essential oils to control anthracnose disease in banana.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Bokanda, B. W. G. V. V. and Ediriweera, S. S.
Proceedings of the 8th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka. 2024, pp. 246.
Publication year: 2024

Cellulase Activity of the Halophilic Degraders.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Amani, N. A. F. R., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Ediriweera, S. S., Wijayawardene, N. N. and Dai, D. Q.
Proceedings of the 28th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2024, pp. 181.
Publication year: 2024

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

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
De Silva, G. L. S. N., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ediriweera, S. S., Wijayawardene, N. N., Dai, D. Q. and Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U.
Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2023, pp. 82.
Publication year: 2023

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

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
De Silva, D. P. T. H., Dabarera, W. N. N., Ediriweera, S. S., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Wijayawardene, N. N., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Karunarathna, S. C. and Dai, D. Q.
Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2023, pp. 81.
Publication year: 2023

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

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Bandara, P. H. H. J., Arokkiam, D. A., Ediriweera, S. S., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Wijayawardene, N. N., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Dai, D. Q. and Karunarathna, S. C.
Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2023, pp. 80.
Publication year: 2023

Diversity of fungal endophytes of Mangrove plant Avicennia marina in the Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Fernando, M. K. D., Ediriweera, S. S., Nanayakkara, C. M., Wijayawardene, N. N., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Dai, D. Q., Karunarathna, S. C. and Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U.
Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2023, pp. 79.
Publication year: 2023

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

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Anurangi, R. G. S., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ediriweera, S. S., Wijayawardene, N. N., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Dai, D. Q., Karunarathna, S. C. and Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U.
Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2023, pp. 84.
Publication year: 2023

Checklist, typification details, and nomenclature status of Basidiomycota, originally described from Sri Lanka.

Refereed Journal Article
Karunarathna, S. C., Priyashantha, A. K. H., Tibpromma, S., Galappaththi, M. C. A., Premarathne, B. M., Wijayawardene, N. N., Wimalasena, M. K., Jayalal, R. J. U., Wickramanayake, K. D., Dangalla, H., Jayathunga, W. H., Brahmanage, R. S., Weerakoon, G., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Yapa, N., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ediriweera, S., Fan, X. L., Kirk, P. M., Zhang, G. Q., Ediriweera, A., Bhat, D. J., Dawoud, T. M., Kumara, K. L. W., Deng, C. Y., Dai, D. Q., Wijesundara, D. S. and Madawala, S.
1.Phytotaxa, 621 (1), pp 1-86.
Publication year: 2023

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

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Happitiya, H. A. D. N. N., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Ediriweera, S. S., Wijayawardene, N. N., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Dai, D. Q. and Karunarathna, S. C.
Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2023, pp.68.
Publication year: 2023

Antibacterial activities of lichen-associated fungi in mangrove ecosystems in Sri Lanka as potent candidates for novel antibiotic agents.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Happitiya, H. A. D. N. N., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Ediriweera, S. S., Wijayawardene, N. N., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Dai, D. Q. and Karunarathna, S. C.
Proceedings of SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities, 1-2 December, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2023, pp. 397-403
Publication year: 2023

Necessity of a National Fungarium and a Culture Collection for Fungi in Sri Lanka.

Refereed Journal Article
Wijayawardene, N. N., Rajakaruna, S., Dai, D. Q., Jayasekara, S., Warnakula, L., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Fernando, E. Y., Jayasekera, P., Karunarathna, S. C, Singhalage,D., Ukuwela, K., Jayalal, R. G. U., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Muthumala, C. K., Madawala, S., Hewajulige, I. G. N., Rajawardana, D. U., Ediriweera, A., Ediriweera, S., Alawathugoda, D., Rajawatta, K. M. W., Jin, X. C., Chandana, E. P. S., Nanayakkara, C. and Wijesundara, S.
2.Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 49(2), 248-271.
Publication year: 2022

Diversity of halophilic fungi in the Kalpitiya lagoon, Sri Lanka.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Arokkiam, D. A., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Nanayakkara, C. M., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Dai, D. Q., Wijayawardene, N. N. and Ediriweera, S. S.
Proceedings of the Asian Mycological Congress 2021, 3 -5 August 2022, Thailand. pp. 194.
Publication year: 2022

Antibacterial activity of selected fungal endophytes isolated from two species of Pandanaceae.

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Dabarera, W. N. N., Ediriweera, S. S., Nanayakkara, C. M., Ariyawansa, K. G. S. U., Wijayawardene, N. N., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K. and Karunarathna, S. C.
Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 2022, pp. 46.
Publication year: 2022

Morphology and Phylogeny Reveal Nine New Records of Polypores from Dry Zone of Sri Lanka.

Refereed Journal Article
Ediriweera, S.S., Nanayakkara, C.M., Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J., Karunarathna, S.C., Wijesundera, R.L.C., &Piyatissa, M.A.S.U.
Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 48(3), 893-908.
Publication year: 2021

Macrofungal Diversity of Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks in Sri Lanka

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Ediriweera S.S., Wijesundera R.L.C., Nanayakkara C.M. & Weerasena O.V.D.S.J.
Proceedings of the Symposium on Understanding and Conserving Biodiversity: The use of Ecological, Phylogenetic and Evolutionary Relationships, Sri Lanka, 26th May 2017. Page 14
Publication year: 2017

Macrofungi from Dry zone of Sri Lanka

Book
Surani Ediriweera, Ravi Wijesundera, Chandrika Nanayakkara & Jagathpriya Weerasena
National Research Council, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-0263-06-6.
Publication year: 2016

First report of Panaeolus sphinctrinus and Panaeolus foenisecii (Psathyrellaceae, Agaricales) on elephant dung from Sri Lanka

Refereed Journal Article
Ediriweera S., Wijesundera R., Nanayakkara C. & Weerasena J.
Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology, Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 19-23
Publication year: 2015

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

Refereed Journal Article
Ediriweera S.S., Wijesundera R.L.C., Nanayakkara C.M. & Weerasena O.V.D.S.J.
Mycosphere, Volume 6, Issue 6, Pages 760-765
Publication year: 2015

Quality of minimally processed, modified atmosphere stored bell pepper, as affected by pre-treatments

Refereed Journal Article
Ediriweera S., Abeywickrama K., Latifah M., Othaman F., Wan Hussin R. & Tham S.
Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, Volume 16, Issue 2, Pages 40-48
Publication year: 2014

Macrofungi from the Sigiriya wilderness in Sri Lanka

Refereed Journal Article
Ediriweera S.S., Wijesundera R.L.C., Nanayakkara C.M. & Weerasena O.V.D.S.J.
Journal of Mycopathological Research, Volume 52, Issue 1, Pages 47-51
Publication year: 2014

Macrofungi from the Sigiriya wilderness in Sri Lanka

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Ediriweera S.S., Wijesundera R.L.C., Nanayakkara C.M. & Weerasena O.V.D.S.J.
Proceedings of the International symposium on Role of fungi and microbes in the 21st century-A global scenario. Indian Mycological Society, 20-22nd February 2014, Kolkata, India. Page 82
Publication year: 2014

Investigation on suitability of several alternative substrates for the growth of an edible mushroom, Schizophyllum commune

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Ediriweera S.S., Wijesundera R.L.C., Nanayakkara C.M. & Weerasena O.V.D.S.J.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Page 214
Publication year: 2014

Characterization of two wood inhabiting macrofungal species from dry zone forest reserves in Sri Lanka

Abstract/Conference Proceeding
Ediriweera S.S., Wijesundera R.L.C., Nanayakkara C.M. & Weerasena O.V.D.S.J.
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Page37
Publication year: 2014
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