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Effect of thermal and non-thermal processing techniques on physic-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of ready to serve health beverage

Conference full papers
P.N.R.J. Amunugoda, G.D.D.R. Jayasinghe, W.K.S.M. Abeysekara, T.M.D.A. Jayawardane, I.M. Fernando, R.A.U.J. Marapana and P. Ranasinghe.
International Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements (IRSEA), SAITM, Malabe, Sri Lanka. Pp. 183-186.
Publication year: 2016

Antioxidants rich whole grain cereals in Sri Lanka: Potential functional substitute to wheat in food industry.

Communications/abstract presentations
S.A.S. Jayawardana, W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, P. Ranasinghe, W.P.K.M. Abeysekera and G.A.S. Premakumara.
National Science Foundation Research Summit, Sri Lanka. Pp. 113.
Publication year: 2016

Antioxidant properties of selected traditional rice varieties in Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
T. I. Kariyawasam, P. I. Godakumbura, M. A. B. Prashantha, G. A. S. Premakumara, W. K. S. M.
Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (IPURSE, 2016). Pp. 90.
Publication year: 2016

Antioxidant properties at different stages of maturity of widely cultivating tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) varieties in Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
H.H. Iflal, W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, R.C. Pitipanaarachchi, M.D.G.S. Perera, S.G. Walliwala, I.G.N.Hewajuilge and C.D. Wijayarathna
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 25.
Publication year: 2016

A study on selected physicochemical and functional properties of two newly formulated multigrain breads in comparison to selected commercially available multigrain breads and wheat bread.

Communications/abstract presentations
Nisangika S.A.G, Godakumbura P, Abeysekera W.K.S.M. and Premakumara G.A.S.
Abstracts - Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp.3.
Publication year: 2016

Nutritional composition, fatty acid profile and antioxidant activity of selected traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
Y Sutharsana, M.D.W.Samaranayake, W K S M Abeysekera and H M T Herath.
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 55.
Publication year: 2015

Mineral composition of dried leaf powder of Moringa oleifera (Murunga).

Communications/abstract presentations
W. P. K. M Abeysekera, G. A. S Premakumara, P. Ranasinghe, W. K. S. M Abeysekera, P Fernando and U K D S S Gunasekara
KDU 8th International conference. Pp. 190.
Publication year: 2015

Growth inhibition and cytotoxic effects against human lung and cervical cancer cell lines and glutathione S-transferase enzyme inhibitory activity of selected Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L.) brans

Refereed Journal articles
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, Ahsana Dar, M. Iqbal Choudhary, W.D. Ratnasooriya, Muhammad Kashif, C. Mudassar, S.R. Ali, N.V. Chandrasekharan
Journal of Food Biochemistry, 39, 585-593
Publication year: 2015

Enhanced physicochemical and bioactive properties of two newly formulated red rice noodles in comparison to selected commercially available rice and wheat noodles

Communications/abstract presentations
D.A.C.K. Dalukdeniya, R. S. Sabaragamuwa, K.V.T.Gunawardene, W.K.S.M. Abeysekera and G.A.S. Premakumara
Abstracts - Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp.2
Publication year: 2015

Efficacy of Microfiltration and thermal process technology of development of super health drinks.

Communications/abstract presentations
S.G. Walliwala, A.B.G.C.J. De Silva, P.N.R.J. Amunugoda, G.D.D.R. Jayasinghe, W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, T.M.D.A. Jayawardane, I.M. Fernando.
2nd Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka. Pp. 10.
Publication year: 2015

Antioxidant properties of brans of twenty nine (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
W. K. S. M Abeysekera, U K D S S Gunasekara, G. A. S. Premakumara, P. Ranasinghe, and W. P. K. M Abeysekera
Proceedings of the 35th annual sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp. 51.
Publication year: 2015

Antioxidant activity of bran and endosperm derived protein hydrolysates of selected Sri Lankan traditional rice upon simulated gastric and pancreatic treatments

Communications/abstract presentations
K W N D Kiriella W K S M Abeysekera,G A S Premakumara and T Madhujith.
Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions. Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Pp. 125.
Publication year: 2015

Anti-diabetic related health food properties of traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Sri Lanka.

Refereed Journal articles
Walimuni Kanchana Subhashini Mendis Abeysekera, Sirimal Premakumara Galbada Arachchige, Wanigasekara Daya Ratnasooriya, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Kourosh Dalvandi, Naduviladath Vishvanath Chandrasekharan
Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 3(10), 815-820.
Publication year: 2015

A comparative study on antioxidant properties of selected whole grain cereals: A preliminary in vitro study.

Communications/abstract presentations
S.A.S Jayawardana, W. K. S. M Abeysekera, R. Sutharsana, P. Ranasinghe, W. P. K. M Abeysekera and G. A. S. Premakumara
Biannual Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka. Pp. 1-2.
Publication year: 2015

Rice fortification with iron fumarate by spherication: A preliminary study

Communications/abstract presentations
N U Dharmaratne, W K S M Abeysekera, G A S Premakumara, H M T Herath, S Sotheeswaren, N Sivapragasm, D Thavarajah, P Thavarajah
Proceedings of the 70thAnnual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 115
Publication year: 2014

Resistant starch content of selected improved, old improved and traditional red and white rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) of Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
S A K James, W K S M Abeysekera, G A S Premakumara, S Sotheeswaren, N Sivapragasm, D Thavarajah, P Thavarajah
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 17
Publication year: 2014

Nutritional composition of leaves of Moringa oleifera Lam. (Murunga).

Communications/abstract presentations
W P K M Abeysekera, G A S Premakumara, P Ranasinghe, W K S M Abeysekera, A P M L Abeysuriya, P Fernando and U K B S S Gunasekara
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 136.
Publication year: 2014

In vitro anti-glycation and cross-link breaking activities of Sri Lankan low grown orthodox Orange Pekoe grade Black Tea (Camellia sinensis L.)

Refereed Journal articles
Ratnasooriya, W.D., Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., Muthunayake, T.B.S. & Ratnasooriya, C.D.T.
Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 13, 567- 571.
Publication year: 2014

Glycaemic regulatory properties of Sri Lankan low grown orthodox orange pekoe black tea (Camellia sinensis).

Ratnasooriya, W.D., Jayakody JRAC., Muthunayake TBS., Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., & Ratnasooriya, C.D.T.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Analysis. 4(3), 206-213.
Publication year: 2014

Applicable non-thermal technologies to maintain quality of perishable juices

Communications/abstract presentations
P.N.R.J. Amunugoda, A.M.C.U. Binduhewa and W.K.S.M. Abeysekara
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 18
Publication year: 2014

Antioxidant properties of peptide hydrolysates derived from selected traditional red rice varieties (Oryza sativa L) cultivated in Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
K W N D Kiriella, T Madhujith and W K S M Abeysekera.
Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Pp. 71.
Publication year: 2014

Physicochemical properties and in vitro starch digestion rate of selected Sri Lankan traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties.

Communications/abstract presentations
Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., Premakumara, G.A.S., Ratnasooriya, W.D., & Chandrasekharan, N.V
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 66.
Publication year: 2013

Cytotoxic effects of some Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L.) brans against human cervical cancer cell line

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera,G.A.S. Premakumara, Ahsana Dar, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Muhammad Kashif, Mudassar, R. Ali, W.D. Ratnasooriya and N.V. Chandrasekharan.
Annual Research Symposium. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 184
Publication year: 2013

Antioxidant, anti-amylase and anti-glycation potential of brans of some Sri Lankan traditional and improved rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties

Refereed Journal articles
Premakumara, G.A.S., Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D., Chandrasekharan, N.V., & Bentota. A.P.
Journal of Cereal Science, 58, 451- 456.
Publication year: 2013

Anti-inflammatory activities of brans of selected Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L).

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, M. Ahmed Mesaik, M. Iqbal Choudhary, W. D. Ratnasooriya, , N.V. Chandrasekharan, A. Jabeen, & S. Soomro
Proceedings of the Young Scientists Forum Symposium, Sri Lanka, Pp. 1
Publication year: 2013

Anti-glycation, glycation reversing and anti-oxidant properties of Moringa Oleifera tea brew.

Communications/abstract presentations
Abeysekera, W.P.K.M., Ranasinghe, P., Premakumara, G.A.S. & Abeysekera, W.K.S.M.
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 67
Publication year: 2013

Isolation of soil bacteria for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated sites in Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
G.P.B.P. Premaratne, B.D.S.L. De Thissera, W.K.S.M. Abeysekara, R.M.A.M.S. Randeniya, S.G. Senaratne, N.V. Chandrasekharan.
Proceedings of the 68th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 64.
Publication year: 2012

Cytotoxic effects of some Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa l.) brans against human lung cancer cell line.

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, Ahsana Dar, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Mudassar, R. Ali, W.D. Ratnasooriya and N.V. Chandrasekharan
International Conference on Chemical Sciences. Pp.22.
Publication year: 2012

Acetyl and butyryl-cholinesterase inhibitory activity of bran extracts of some Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L.).

W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, M.I. Choudhary, W.D. Ratnasooriya, N.V. Chandrasekharan, K. Dalvandi
Annual Research Symposium. University of Colombo. Sri Lanka, Pp.267-269.
Publication year: 2012

Acetyl and butyryl-cholinesterase inhibitory activity of bran extracts of some Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L.).

W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, M.I. Choudhary, W.D. Ratnasooriya, N.V. Chandrasekharan, K. Dalvandi
Annual Research Symposium. University of Colombo. Sri Lanka, Pp.267-269.
Publication year: 2012