Research Publications – 2021
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Year: 2022
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No.
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Principle Investigator
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Co-Investigators
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Department
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Title of the project
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FNSc-2022/FRG1
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Prof. SR Weerakoon
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Dr. C Ranasinghe
Ms. Y S M Samithri |
Botany
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Geographical mapping of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis in different locations of Sri Lanka and comparison of phytochemical composition of antihypercholesterolemic methanolic fractions"
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FNSc-2022/FRG2
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Prof. R Senthilnithy
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Chemistry
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Exploring novel therapeutic compounds to inhibit human DNA methyltransferase using some selective compounds in Sri Lanka Flora database; In-silico approach
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FNSc-2022/FRG3
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Prof. GKR Senadeera
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Physics
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Synthesis and applications of novel quasi solid polymer electrolytes based on polymeric nano fibres and their applications in dye/Qdot sensitized solar cells
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FNSc-2022/FRG4
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Ms. MDJS Saparamadu
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Ms. M Thayaparan
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Chemistry
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Application of research findings on prevention of colour formation in tube well water of Chavakachcheri area (OURS, 2020 Paper no. 66) to the field
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FNSc-2022/FRG6
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Dr. S Rodrigo
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Chemistry
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Sustained release of anti-dandruff natural compounds via nano-/-microparticle formulation as a possible cosmeceutical product
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FNSc-2022/FRG7
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Dr. SMMK Seneviratne
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Dr. TK Weerasinghe
Dr. JJ Wewalwela |
Botany
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Effect of prolong drought followed by rewetting on soil microbial activity and nutrient availability
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FNSc-2022/FRG9
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Dr. N Nilakarawasam
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Zoology
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In -vitro study of possible hypocholesterolemic mechanisms, cytotoxic and genotoxic activity of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis L
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FNSc-2022/FRG10
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Dr. Saminda Fernando
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Dr. R Illeperuma
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Zoology
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Roosting ecology, morphometrics and genetic affiliations of Pteropus giganteus (Indian flying fox) in Sri Lanka
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Year: 2021
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No.
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Principle Investigator
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Co-Investigators
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Department
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Title of the project
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1
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Prof. S.R. Weerakoon
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Dr. S.A. Chandrika N. Perera, UoP
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Botany
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Molecular and Agro-morphological characterization and molecular screening for bacterial wilt in brinjal (Solanum melongena) varieties cultivated in Sri Lanka
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2
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Dr. H.B.P. Sandani
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Prof. H.L.D. Weerahewa
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Botany
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Preliminary study on the potential of biological control of tomato anthracnose using native bioagents
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3
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Dr. K.H. Jayawardena
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Dr. C. Ranasinghe
Prof. G.M.K.B. Gunaherath |
Zoology
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Investigation on the expression of proteins and/or cytokines during cell migration assay conducted with wound healing active medical plant extracts and chemical constituents using Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) cells
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4
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Dr. C.D. Jayasinghe
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Dr. T.S.P. Fernando
Dr. U.A. Jayawardena |
Zoology
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Eco-immunological investigation of mite?induced responses in Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotuscafer) in semi-urban environment
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5
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Dr. D.D.G.L. Dahanayake
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-
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Zoology
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Development of integrated coastal and marine spatial planning (MSP) for Sri Lanka
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6
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Dr. N.U.S. Yapa
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Prof. G.K.R. Senadheera
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Physics
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Synthesis and characterization of conducting polymer films for applications in smart windows
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7
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Dr. Prasad Senadheera
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Botany
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Genome-wide association mapping to discover quantitative trait loci / genes that confex salt tolerance in rice at the reproductive stage in Sri Lankan rice diversity panel
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Year: 2020
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No.
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Principle Investigator
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Co-Investigators
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Department
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Title of the project
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1
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Dr. U.K.G.K. Padmalal
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Mr. T.S.P. Fernando
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Zoology
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The aspects of behavioural response of Red Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) in different environmental conditions: urban, semi-urban and natural
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2
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Dr. N. Karthikeyan
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Prof. S.R. Weerakoon
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Physics
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Growth and yield performances of rice under SMART - Nano Micronutrient fertilizers: A case study of Nano-CuO, Nano-MnO and Nano-ZnO
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3
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Dr. H.L.D. Weerahewa
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Botany
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The investigation on effect of partially burnt rice hull on growth of immature rubber plants, soil properties and the cost effectiveness of the application
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4
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Dr. A.K.L.A. Wijenayake
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Dr. H.L.D. Weerahewa
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Chemistry
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Rice-hull mediated preparation of Si nanoparticles as a novel nano-fertilizer for Oryza sativa (rice): From 'Waste' to 'Sustainable Agronomy'
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5
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Dr. K.O.L.C. Karunanayake
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Dr. W.H.M.A.T. Herath
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Botany
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Morphological and molecular identification of foliar disease-causing fungal agent of rubber Hevea brasiliensis; with special emphasis on identifying the newly recorded foliar disease causing agent
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6
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Dr. M.G.Y.L. Mahagamage
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Dr. AmilaAbeynayake
Prof. M.M. Pathmalal |
CESSD
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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), heavy metals and microplastics in surface water of the Kelani River basin, Sri Lanka
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8
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Dr. N. Nilakarawasam
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Zoology
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DNA barcoding of selected anti-hypercholesterolemic plants of family Euphorbeaceae
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Year: 2019
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No.
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Principle Investigator
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Co-Investigators
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Department
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Title of the project
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1
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Mr. T.S.P. Fernando
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Prof. G.R.R. Ranawake
Prof. M. Wijesinghe, UoC |
Zoology
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Elucidating evolutionary affinities of Rattus species in Sri Lanka and their reservoir host potential with respect to pathogens
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2
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Prof. S.R. Weerakoon
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Botany
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Development of a diversity panel (core collection) of traditional rice accessions/varieties for association mapping of traits important to drought and salinity tolerance
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3
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Dr. D.D.G.L. Dahanayake
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Prof. D.S. Jayakody, Retired Professor, Wayamba UoSL
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Zoology
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Survey of fishing gear and crafts of Sri Lanka
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4
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Dr. S.A.D.P. Senadheera
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Dr. T.K. Weerasinghe
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Botany
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Renovation and relocation of the control-environment plant house facility in the Department of Botany to enhance the quality and quantity of plant science research
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5
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Mr. D.R. Kulatunge
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Dr. W.V.J. Perera
Dr. S.A.D.P. Senadheera Ms. P.P.D.C. Perera |
Chemistry
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Chemical characterization of bioactive compounds that repels exo-parasitic insects in canine from the Curcuma longa L.
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6
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Dr. Lahiru Wijenayaka
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Chemistry
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Curcumin anchored Nano-ZnO: A novel composite nanomaterial with synergistically enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity
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7
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Dr. D.D.D.H. Alwis
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Chemistry
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Carotenoid analysis, phytochemical screening and Proximate analysis of Clausena Indica (MeegonKarapincha)
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8
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Dr. N. Nilakarawasam
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Zoology
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DNA barcoding of selected anti-hypercholesterolemic plants of family Euphorbeaceae
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Year: 2018
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No.
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Principle Investigator
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Co-Investigators
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Department
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Title of the project
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1
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Prof. S.R. Weerakoon
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Botany
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Biological responses and Expression of plant genes of Sri Lankan Rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties to different rhythmic sound patterns (Music and religious chants)
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2
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Dr. C. Ranasinghe
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Chemistry
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Antioxidant activity of hypocholesterolemic Euphorbiaceous species and characterization of compounds isolated from hypocholesterolemic fractions of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis
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3
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Dr. K.O.L.C. Karunanayake
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Dr. L.K.R.R. Jayakody
Ms. Y.A.S. Samithri |
Botany
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In-cooperation of selected essential oils into bio-safe fruit coatings to control anthracnose and enhance postharvest quality of mango fruit cv. Willard
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4
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Dr. S. Somaratne
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Dr. N. Karthikeyan
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Botany and Physics
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Growth and yield performances of rice under treatment of nano-fertilizer-micronutrients: A case study of nano-ZnO
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6
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Dr. W.V.J. Perera
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Mr. D.R. Kulatunge
Dr. P. Senadheera Ms. P.P.D.C. Perera |
Zoology
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Identification of bioactive compounds that repels exo-parasitic insects in canine from the Curcuma longa L.
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7
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Ms. K.C. Weerakoon
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Zoology
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Distribution patterns and probable origins of coliform bacteria and faecal Streptococci in Rawan Oya tributary
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8
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Dr. NeethaPunchihewa
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Zoology
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Investigation of species diversity and abundance of juvenile fish population in the Chilaw Lagoon
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9
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Dr. Nayana Nilakarawasam
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Dr. U. Jayawardena
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Zoology
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Investigation of immunomodulatory and other bio-active properties of young shoots of Bambusa vulgaris
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10
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Dr. D.D.G.L. Dahanayake
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Zoology
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A Comprehensive assessment of the tilapias and indigenous fish species diversity and their food niche segregation in reservoirs and riverine habitats of Kala Oya river basin, Sri Lanka
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11
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Dr. U.K.G.K. Padmalal
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Zoology
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Ecosystem based management for the effective conservation of Sri Lankan elephant (Elepas maximus maxmus.) in Maduru Oya national park, Sri Lanka
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Year: 2017
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No.
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Principle Investigator
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Co-Investigators
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Department
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Title of the project
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1
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Dr. G.K.R. Senadheera
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-
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Physics
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Synthesis and characterization of novel polymer electrolytes with possible applications in electrochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries and solar cells
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2
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Ms. K.C. Weerakoon
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Zoology
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Analysis of abiotics, biotics and ecology of Rawan Oya at Polgolla, Sri Lanka
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3
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Dr. S.R. Hettiarachchi
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Chemistry
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Study on seasonal variation of heavy metals and related physio chemical parameters in water and sediments of Kattakaduwa Reservoir
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4
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Prof. S.R. Weerakoon
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Dr. S. Somaratna
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Botany
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Delimitation of wild Oryza species complexes in Sri Lanka: A morphological, anatomical and molecular Approach
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5
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Dr. U.K.G.K. Padmalal
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Zoology
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Ecosystem based management for the effective conservation of Sri Lankan elephant (Elepas maximus maxmus.) in Maduru Oya national park, Sri Lanka
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6
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Dr. K.A.J.M. Kuruppuarachchi
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Botany
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Floristic composition and plant carbon sequestration of cemetery, roadside and park trees of Sri Jayawardenepuramunicipal council area and adjacent Colombo city limits
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7
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Dr. H.L.D. Weerahewa
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Botany
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Novel frying strategies to reduce the oil content in some popular Sri Lankan snack foods
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8
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Mrs. K.I.C. Amarasinghe
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Dr. L.K.R.R. Jayakody
Prof. C.S. de Silva |
Botany Agriculture Eng.
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Impact of induced temperature and water stress due to global warming on vegetable and reproductive characters of selected tissue-cultured crop plants
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9
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Dr. Uthpala Jayawardena
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Ms. C.D. Jayasinghe
Prof. Preethi Udagama Prof. C.S. de Silva |
Zoology
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Cytogenotoxic evaluation of drinking water from disease endemic areas of the chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in the Anuradhapura district
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10
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Dr. D.D.G.L. Dahanayake
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-
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Zoology
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A Comprehensive assessment of the tilapias and indigenous fish species diversity and their food niche segregation in reservoirs and riverine habitats of Kala Oya river basin, Sri Lanka
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11
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Prof. G.W.A.R. Fernando
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Physics
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Pressure-Temperature-Time (P-T-t) and fluid evolution of calc Sslicate rocks in the southern and southwestern highland complex of Sri Lanka
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12
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Prof. V.P.S. Perera
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Prof. J.C.N. Rajendra
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Physics
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Fabrication of rechargeable battery using Na2MnSio4: Cathode made of earth abundant non-toxic elements
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