Prof. Mayuri R. Wijesinghe
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
Effects of habitat change on the web characteristics and fitness of the Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes) in Sri Lanka
Tharaka Wijerathna, Dilini Tharanga, Inoka C Perera & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2019). Effects of habitat change on the web characteristics and fitness of the Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes) in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Zoology, Article ID 6395015, 6 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6395015.
Conserving Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes – a perspective on Sri Lanka
Wijesinghe, MR (2019). Conserving Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes – a perspective on Sri Lanka. Pp. 87-100. In: SACN Perera & AJ Mohotti (Eds). Landscaping Agroecosystems: A way forward for natural resource utilization. Institute of Biology Sri Lanka.
Combating Extreme tropical Seasonality: Use of rock Crevices by the Critically Endangered frog Nannophrys marmorata in Sri Lanka
Uvini I. Senanayake, S. Siriwardena, Devaka K. Weerkoon & Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2019).Combating Extreme tropical Seasonality: Use of rock Crevices by the Critically Endangered frog Nannophrys marmorata in Sri Lanka. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 14(1):261-268.
Assessment of the habitat cover changes in the Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka, using multi temporal satellite data
WPTA Perera, PHKLA Prematilaka, MHA Haseena, AHLCM Athapaththu, DD Samaranayake, NA Dharmaratne & Wijesinghe, M. R. (2019). Assessment of the habitat cover changes in the Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka, using multi temporal satellite data. Proceedings of the Research Symposium on Dryzone forests, Forest Department Sri Lanka. P. 26.
Are current roadkill mitigatory measures adequate? A study on road kills along the Habarana-Polonnaruwa road, Sri Lanka.
Dishane Hewavithana, Tilak Peries, Devaka Weerakoon, Mayuri Wijesinghe & Christopher Searcy (2019). Are current roadkill mitigatory measures adequate? A study on road kills along the Habarana-Polonnaruwa road, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC). P.248-249.
An Integrated Wetland Health Index (IWHI) to monitor the status of Urban Wetlands
Dharmaratne, NA & Wijesinghe, MR (2019). An Integrated Wetland Health Index (IWHI) to monitor the status of Urban Wetlands. Proceedings of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC). P. 99-100.
An assessment of heavy metal accumulation in pigeon feathers
Fernando, WBPS, Wijesinghe, MR. Vithanarachchi, RM & Wijesekera, RD (2019) An assessment of heavy metal accumulation in pigeon feathers. Proceedings of the Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka. P.76.
An assessment of heavy metal accumulation in crow feathers
Perera SPPM, Wijesinghe, MR, Vithanarachchi, RM. & Wijesekera, RD (2019). An assessment of heavy metal accumulation in crow feathers. Proceedings of the Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLASS),
An analysis of the offences at the Udawalawe National Park (2016 – 2018)
ULNS Perera, PAA Jayawardana, DD Samaranayake, N Dharmaratne & MR Wijesinghe (2019). An analysis of the offences at the Udawalawe National Park (2016 – 2018). Proceedings of the Research Symposium on Dry Zone Forests, Forest Department Sri Lanka. P. 27.
Variations in thermal performance across populations of two anuran species from different geographical regions in Sri Lanka
Algiriyage, DPH, Wijesinghe, MR & Jayaweera, H (2018). Variations in thermal performance across populations of two anuran species from different geographical regions in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 23rd International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 7.
Using the Leaf Bronzing Score to assess iron toxicity tolerance in lowland rice
KGDI Siriwardana, WDP Weerasinghe, KKD Chandrasekara, GDA Priyantha, MG Rupasinghe, NPK Palliyaguru & MR Wijesinghe (2018). Using the Leaf Bronzing Score to assess iron toxicity tolerance in lowland rice. Proceedings of the 23rd International Forestry and Environment Symposium, P. 47.
Screening of selected rice varieties and advanced breeding lines against iron toxicity under field conditions in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka.
KG Dinuki Ishara Siriwardana, WDP Weerasinghe, GDA Priyantha, KKD Chandrasekara, MDN.Rupasinghe, WRKDWKV Wickramasinghe, I Dissanayake & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Screening of selected rice varieties and advanced breeding lines against iron toxicity under field conditions in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research. 30 (2): 33 – 46.
Screening of selected rice varieties and advanced breeding lines against iron toxicity under field conditions in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka
KG Dinuki Ishara Siriwardana, WDP Weerasinghe, GDA Priyantha, KKD Chandrasekara, MDN Rupasinghe, WRKDWKV Wickramasinghe, I Dissanayake & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Screening of selected rice varieties and advanced breeding lines against iron toxicity under field conditions in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Congress of the PGIA, P. 5
Morphometry and Population dynamics of Kirtisinghe’s Rock frog in Pitawala patana, Knuckles
Uvini I Senanayake, Devaka K Weerkoon & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Morphometry and Population dynamics of Kirtisinghe’s Rock frog in Pitawala patana, Knuckles. WILDLANKA, 6 (1): 018 – 026.
Influence of iron toxicity on root characteristics of selected Oryza sativa L. varieties under field conditions
KGDI Siriwardana, WDP Weerasinghe. KKD.Chandrasekara, GDA.Priyantha, MG.Rupasinghe, W. R. K. D. W. K. V. Wickramasinghe, I. Dissanayake & MR Wijesinghe (2018). Influence of iron toxicity on root characteristics of selected Oryza sativa L. varieties under field conditions. Proceedings of the 6th International Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (RISTCON), P. 46.
Group characteristics and home range size of the Western Purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in a human modified landscape
WADSN Weerakkody, DK Weerakoon & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Group characteristics and home range size of the Western Purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in a human modified landscape. WILDLANKA, 6 (2): 36 – 47.
Ecotoxicologists must facilitate the setting of standards for safeguarding aquatic life
Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Ecotoxicologists must facilitate the setting of standards for safeguarding aquatic life (Invited Paper), Sri Lankan Journal of Biology, DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljb.v3i2.26
Comparison of thermal sensitivities of two native anuran species
Algiriyage, DPH, Wijesinghe, MR & Jayaweera H (2018). Comparison of thermal sensitivities of two native anuran species, Proceedings of the 38th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, P.19
Assessing yield losses due to iron toxicity in lowland rice under the field conditions
KGDI Siriwardana, WDP Weerasinghe, KKD Chandrasekara, GDA Priyantha, MGN Rupasinghe & MR Wijesinghe (2018). Assessing yield losses due to iron toxicity in lowland rice under the field conditions. Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, P. 242.
Variation in nutrient levels and other water quality parameters in minor irrigational tanks in the Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, in relation to paddy cultivation: Assessing suitability of tanks for aquatic life
TT Thenuwara, MR Wijesinghe, DN de Silva and R Wijesekera (2017). Variation in nutrient levels and other water quality parameters in minor irrigational tanks in the Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, in relation to paddy cultivation: Assessing suitability of tanks for aquatic life. Sri Lankan Journal of Biology, 2(2): 46-59.
The Popham Arboretum, Dambulla, a refuge for the Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus)
P. Weerarathne & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2017). The Popham Arboretum, Dambulla, a refuge for the Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus). Proceedings of the conference on understanding and conserving biodiversity: The use of ecological, phylogenetic and evolutionary relationships. Organized by the Biodiversity Secretariat and the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka. P. 19.
Seasonal shifts in microclimatic use of the threatened endemic frog Nannophrys marmorata
UI Senanayake, DK Weerakoon & MR Wijesinghe (2017). Seasonal shifts in microclimatic use of the threatened endemic frog Nannophrys marmorata. Proceedings of the conference on understanding and conserving biodiversity: The use of ecological, phylogenetic and evolutionary relationships. Organized by the Biodiversity Secretariat and the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka. P. 18.
Preliminary investigation of home range use in the Western Purple-Faced Langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in human modified habitats
WADSN Weerakkody, DK Weerakoon & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2017). Preliminary investigation of home range use in the Western Purple-Faced Langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in human modified habitats. Proceedings of the 36th annual sessions of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, P.37.
New distribution records of the abandoned-web orb-weaver, Parawixia dehaani (Doleschall, 1859) (Araneae:Araneidae) from the wet zone of Sri Lanka
Tharaka Wijerathna, Dilini Tharanga, Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2017) New distribution records of the abandoned-web orb-weaver, Parawixia dehaani (Doleschall, 1859) (Araneae:Araneidae) from the wet zone of Sri Lanka. Sindh Journal of Animal Sciences, 1(1): 1-3.
Mixed species bird flocks in Popham’s Arboretum, Dambulla highlights importance of conserving small forests in the dry zone
Wijesinghe, UMUA, Yasanthi, ES, Mendis, TUM, Weerarathne, P & Wijesinghe, MR (2017). Mixed species bird flocks in Popham’s Arboretum, Dambulla highlights importance of conserving small forests in the dry zone. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry Symposium. P. 130.
Importance of microclimatic conditions within the rock crevices for the threatened endemic Nannophrys marmorata
UI. Senanayake, DK Weerakoon, & MR Wijesinghe (2017). Importance of microclimatic conditions within the rock crevices for the threatened endemic Nannophrys marmorata. Student Conference on Conservation Science on Conservation Science (SCCS) held in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Habitat selection of the Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus) in the Popham’s arboretum, Dambulla. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry Symposium. P. 7.
P. Weerarathne & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2017). Habitat selection of the Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus) in the Popham’s arboretum, Dambulla. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry Symposium. P. 7.
Group size and composition of the Western Purple-Faced Langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in the Colombo area
WADSN Weerakkody, DK Weerakoon & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2017). Group size and composition of the Western Purple-Faced Langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in the Colombo area. Proceedings of the 36th annual sessions of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, P.46.
Establishing baseline information for dragonflies and butterflies of the newly established Beddagana Wetland Park
Dishane Hewavithana, Nalinda Peries, Devaka Weerakoon & Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2017). Establishing baseline information for dragonflies and butterflies of the newly established Beddagana Wetland Park. The Forestor, 38: 47-60.
UI Senanayake, DK Weerakoon, & MR Wijesinghe
UI Senanayake, DK Weerakoon, & MR Wijesinghe (2017). Effect of seasonality on population dynamics and morphometry of the endemic rock frog Nannophrys marmorata. Proceedings of the 36th annual sessions of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, P.38.