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Professor A G B Aruggoda

Prof. (Mrs.) A G B Aruggoda

BSc Agri (Hons) (Peradeniya), PhD (SCAU), M Biol. (SL)

Professor in Agricultural Biology

Department of Agricultural and Plantation Engineering
  • Department of Agricultural and Plantation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala Nugegoda Room Number: E 345
  • Office: 0112881089, Ext: 589
  • agbar@ou.ac.lk

Plant protection and Biotechnology

Investigating the application of tropical plant extracts on pathogen and plant-insect pests controlling, Application of nanotechnology in plant protection

AGX3201 – Basic Biology
AGI3551 – Agricultural biology
AGI3553 – Plant Protection
AGI5569 – Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
AGI5572 – Fisheries and Aquaculture (Coordinator only)
AGI6585 – Applications in Biotechnology
AGI6486 – Field and Laboratory applications of Plant protection

  • Aruggoda, A.G.B, Weerakoon, S.R, Chathurika, J.A.S., Weerasinghe, M.G.W.K. 2023. Optimizing the Production of Silver Nanoparticles Using Mimosa Diplotricha Leaf Extract. International Journal of Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Education ISSN [Online] : 2833-4531 ISSN [Print] : 2833-4515. Volume 02 Issue 11 November 2023. DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijirme.2023.v2i11n06.
  • Aruggoda, A.G.B., Shunxiang, R. (2023). Nuclear Ribosomal Internal Transcribed Spacer 1 (ITS1) variation in Lady Bird Beetles (Coccinellidae). International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods, (IJARESM), ISSN No: 2455-6211.
  • Aruggoda, A.G.B., Shunxiang, R. and Baoli, Q., 2010. Molecular Phylogeny of Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) Inferred from Mitochondrial 16S rDNA Sequences. Tropical Agricultural Research, 21(2), pp.209–217. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v21i2.2602. Volume 11, Issue 12, December- 2023.
  • Fernando, T.N., Ariadurai, S.A., Disanayaka, C.K., Kulathunge, S., Aruggoda, A.G.B. (2017) Development of Radiation Grafted Super Absorbent Polymers for Agricultural Applications, Energy Procedia, Volume 127, 2017, Pages 163-177, ISSN 1876-6102, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.08.106.
  • Fernando, T.N., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Dissanayaka, C.K., Kulathunge, S., (2013). Effect of Super Water Absorbent Polymer and Watering Capacity on Growth of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill). Journal of Engineering and Technology. (JET-OUSL), Vol. 1, No.2. 1-14, ISSN2279 -2627.
  • Fernando, T.N., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Disanayaka, C.K., Kulathunge, S., (2014). Evaluating the effects of different watering intervals and prepared soilless media incorporated with a best weight of super absorbent polymer (SAP) on growth of tomato. Journal of Engineering and Technology. (JET-OUSL), Vol. 1, No.2.
  • Welideniya, W. A., Rienzie, K. D. R. C., Wickramaarachchi, W. A. R. T., & Aruggoda, A. G. B. (2019). Characterization of fungal pathogens causing anthracnose in capsicum pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and their seed borne nature. Ceylon Journal of Science, 48(3), 261–269. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i3.7650, E-ISSN: 2513-230X.
  • Fernando, T.N., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Ariadurai, S.A., Disanayaka, C.K., Kulathunge, S., (2015) Evaluation of Alkaline Peroxide Pretreatment for Extraction of Cellulose from Selected Plant Biomasses. Journal of Engineering and Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (JET-OUSL), Vol. 3, No.2, 2015, ISSN 2279-2627
  • Aruggoda, A.G.B. and Ali, S., 2019. Effect of different preservatives and temperatures on long-term storing for DNA extraction of Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Journal of Engineering and Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (JET-OUSL), Vol. 7, No.2, 2019, ISSN 2279-2627.
  • Fernando, T.N., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Ariadurai, S.A., Disanayaka, C.K., Kulathunge, S., (2015) Effects of Different Watering Intervals on Growth Performance of Abelmoschus Esculentus Presence with Super Absorbent Polymer Layer at the Root Zone with Moist Coir Dust Layers International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences (IJRSAS), Volume 7, Issue 5, 2021, PP 11-17 ISSN No. (Online) 2454–6224. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-6224.0705002.
  • Fernando, T.N., Ariadurai, S.A., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Disanayaka, C.K.,Kulathunge, S., (2015) Evaluation of Microwave Assisted Alkaline Pretreatment for Extraction of Cellulose from Selected Lignocellulosic Materials. Journal of Engineering and Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (JET-OUSL), Vol. 3, No.2, 2015, ISSN 2279-2627
  • Sharma, K. N. K., Aruggoda, A. G. B. (2020). Growth and Yield responses of Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] to Seed Inoculated Rhizobium leguminosarum Under Field Conditions. Journal of Engineering and Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (JET-OUSL), Vol. 3, No.2, 2015, ISSN 2279- 2627.
  • Janarthani, P., Aruggoda, A.G.B. (2020). In vitro Antifungal Properties of the Different Solvent Extracts of Selected Tropical Plants. Journal of Engineering and Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (JET-OUSL), Vol. 3, No.2, 2015, ISSN 2279-2627
  • Aruggoda, A.G.B. (2021) Morphological interrelationship of selected economically important Capsicum spp in Sri Lanka. Journal of Engineering and Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka (JET-OUSL), 2021 Vol. 09, No.2, pp. 49-58
  • Janarthani, P., Aruggoda, A.G.B. Ukawatta, U.S.W. (2021). Evaluating the Antibacterial Activities of Selected Plant Extracts in Different Solvents. Journal of Engineering and Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (JET-OUSL), Vol. 3, No.2, 2015, ISSN 2279-2627.
  • Aruggoda, A.G.B., Shun Xiang, R. (2022) Phylogeny and classification of ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) based on 28s rDNA. Arthropod systematics and phylogeny.
  • Weerasinghe, M.G.W.K, Aruggoda, A.G.B, Chathurika, J.A.S and Weerakoon, S.R, (2023). Optimizing biosynthesis of FeO nanoparticles using Marsilea quadrifolia (L.) leaf extract. Proceedings of the 11th YSF Symposium – 2023, January 27, 2023, ISBN 978-955-8630-26-6; Pp 118 – 123.
  • Lakmini, W. P. S., Aruggoda, A. G. B., Weerakoon, S. R. (2023). Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Panicum maximum Leaf Extract. Open University Research Sessions 2023, OURS 2023, 09th & 10th November 2023, ISSN 2012-9912, Pp 11.
  • Thuvaraka, R., Nawaratna, K.K.K., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Kohombange S. (2023). Effect of Potassium Solubilizing bacteria on growth and yield of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.). Open University Research Sessions 2023, OURS 2023, 09th & 10th November 2023, ISSN 2012-9912, Pp 19.
  • Gunasekara, T.T., Nawarathna, K.K.K., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Kohombange, S. (2023). Effect of Co – Inoculation of Azotobacter Spp. and Trichoderma asperellum with Inorganic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of carrot. Open University Research Sessions 2023, OURS 2023, 09th & 10th November 2023, ISSN 2012-9912, Pp 19.
  • Kumari, V.G.T.D., Kumari, H.M.P.S. and Aruggoda A.G.B. (2023). Development of Anther Culture Technology for Selected Chilli (Capsicum annum l.) Varieties. Open University Research Sessions 2023, OURS 2023, 09th & 10th November 2023, ISSN 2012-9912, Pp 23.
  • Gunasekara, T.T., Nawarathna, K.K.K., Aruggoda, A.G.B., Kohombange, S. (2023). The effect of Trichoderma asperellum with inorganic fertilizer on growth and yield of carrot. Proceedings of the Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research – 2023. Virtual International Conference 09th November 2023, ISSN 2815-0260, Pp 40.
  • Madushan, D.G.H, Aruggoda, A.G.B (2022). In vitro Antifungal Activity of Selected Indigenous Medicinal Plant Extracts on Human Skin Fungal Infections. Proceeding of the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS 2022). ISSN 2012-9912, Pp 1 – 4.
  • Hansika, M.D.S. and Aruggoda A.G.B. (2022). Evaluate the Best Sterilization Method and the Hormonal Combination for in-vitro Propagation of Curcuma longa (Turmeric). Proceeding of the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS 2022). ISSN 2012-9912, Pp 1 – 5.
  • Perera, L. C. and Aruggoda A. G. B (2022). Evaluating Best Surface Sterilization Method and Hormone Combination for Shoots Initiation of Zingiber officinale. Proceeding of the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS 2022). ISSN 2012-9912, Pp 1 – 5.
  • Aruggoda, A. G. B., Xiang R. S., Bao-Li Qiu (2010). Molecular Phylogeny of Lady Bird Beetles inferred from 28S rDNA (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Abstract. Entomological Society of America 58th Annual Meeting, December 12 – 15 San Diego, CA.
  • K.N. Kumara Sharma and A.G.B. Aruggoda (2012). Effect of Seed Inoculated Rhizobium on Nodule Formation, Yield and Seed Physical Properties of Cowpea. Proceedings of the Abstracts of Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE – 2012). ISSN 2279 – 2012, Pp: 15.
  • A.G.B. Aruggoda, R. S. Xiang, Q. Ba-oli (2012). Molecular Phylogeny of Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) Inferred from 28S rDNA Sequences. Proceedings of the Young Scientists Forum Symposium. National Science and Technology Commission. ISBN: 978-955-8630-06-8. 2013 January. Pp: 3.
  • Fernando, T. N., Aruggoda A. G. B., Disanayaka, C. K. and Kulathunge, S. (2013), Study the effect of different levels of Super water Absorbent Polymer (SWAP) and organic solutions on growth of Pak- choi (Brassica rapa) under soil less culture in urban agricultural practices. Proceedings of International Conference on Agri and Animal Sciences 2013. ISSN 2279-3682, pp: 85 – 97.
  • Fernando, T. N., Aruggoda A. G. B., Disanayaka, C. K. and Kulathunge, S. (2013). Elevating the effect of selected super water absorbent polymer rates and different water intervals on growth and development of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill) on soil less media. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE), ISBN 978-955-589-180-6.
  • Ukawatta U S W, Hewajulige I G N, Rabasinghe P and Aruggoda A G B (2021). Screening of plant extracts for development of a potential bio fungicide to control Anthracnose disease in mango. 5th Biennial Research Symposium 2021, Industrial Technology Institute, Pg no 17
  • Gunaratne M.D.M.K, Aruggoda A.G.B, De Silva M. A. N and Wijayabandara M.D.J (2019). A Rapid In Vitro Multiplication System for Large Scale Production of Kehipiththan (Cyclea peltata (Burm. f.) by Micro Propagation. 75th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
  • Aruggoda, A. G. B., Xiang R. S., (2019). Phylogenetic signals in the 16S and 28S genes for inferring relationships among tribes of Coccinellidae (Insecta: Coleaopetra) International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security 2019, (Agrofood 2019), 8th to 9th August 2019, Global Towers Hotel, Colombo.
  • Janarthani P and Aruggoda A. G. B. (2019) In vitro screening of five tropical plants extracts for potential antifungal properties”. (Abs. No. 2019/B in the proceedings of the Annual sessions 2019 Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS). part 1 – Abstracts.

A patent received in 2017 for “A process of producing a cross-linked cellulose and acrylic acid grafted super absorbent copolymer using a domestic microwave oven for agricultural applications”.

  • Principle Investigator of the Faculty Research Grant 2022 titled “In vitro multiplication and investigation of antimicrobial properties or Curcuma oligantha Trimen var Lutea”.
  • Principle investigator of the Competitive Research Grant 2020 (CRG202003) titled “Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles from aggressive weedy plants and evaluation of plant nutrient properties of nanoparticles
  • Won the Presidential Award Silver category in the Technical filed of Agriculture for the Patent Number 19001 titled “A process of producing a Cross Linked Cellulose and Acrylic Acid Grafted Super Absorbent Copolymer a domestic microwave oven for Agricultural Applications’ in 2018.
  • Won the Bronze medal at the Sahasak Nimawum – 2019 International Exhibition and Competition held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission and the invention “A process of producing a cross Linked Cellulose and Acrylic Acid Grafted Super Absorbent Copolymer using a Domestic Microwave Oven for Agricultural Applications was recognized with an
    Agriculture under the “Open” technical field.
  • Best Research Paper award of the Annual Congress of the Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 2009
  • Session Best award of Biotechnology and It’s applications in the Annual Congress of the Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 2009.
  • Life member Sri Lanka Institute of Biology.
  • Life member of the Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
  • Life member of the Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS).
  • Member of the Senior Scientists Forum, National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC) from 2022.
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