• Physicochemical Characteristics, Tannin Content and Sensory Attributes of the Cashew Apple of Eight Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Varieties Grown in Sri Lanka 

  Walgama, H.W.D.D.; Walakuluge, H.P; Gunasekara, S.G.V.D.H; Ratnayake, RH.M.K; Eeswara, J.P; Herath, H.M.S.P. (National Institute of Plantation Management, Sri Lanka, 2020-11-18)
• Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment as a Cost Effective and Eco-Friendly Pre-Treatment Method to Enhance Seed Perfomance in Germination and Early Seedling Growth 

  Hendeniya, N; Sandanuwan, T; Amarasinghe, D.A.S; Attygalle, D; Weragoda, S.C; Ranaweera, B; Rathnayake, K; Lalanka, M (2021)

  Novel methods of improving the seed quality have gained a lot of attention recently, cold atmospheric pressure plasma being one of the most promising methods. The effects of cold atmospheric pressure plasma treatment ...
• Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma: An alternative method to enhance the seed quality in long bean-KPN (Vigna unguiculate L.) seeds 

  Hendeniya, N; Sandanuwan, T; Attygalle, D; Amarasinghe, D.A.S; Weragoda, S; Ranaweera, B; Ratnayake, K; Lalanka, M (ELSEVIER, 2021)

  Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma treatment has emerged as a promising potential seed quality enhancement method over recent years. This study focuses on the effect of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on seed ...
• Aloe vera Gel Coating to Enhance Shelf life of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) 

  DEWAGEDARA, D.M.A.E.I.; WIJESINGHE, S.A.E.C.; RATHNAYAKE, R.H.M.K. (2016)

  Edible coating is a novel method which can be used to enhance shelf life of fruits. Therefore, this study was carried out to develop an edible coating from Aloe vera leaf gel to extend the shelf life of papaya (Carica papaya ...
• Crotalaria retusa L. As A Potential Ornamental Plant 

  SUHARSHANA, E.V.G.A.; YAKANDAWALA, K.; DEWAGEDARA, D.M.A.E.I.; ABEYNAYAKE, N.R. (2018)

  Exotic plants are widely used in landscape designs. However it needs intensive maintenance compared to native plants. Hence, an attention has been directed to introducing native plants to the landscape industry. Crotalaria ...
• Potential of crotalaria reusa L. in wildlife gardening 

  Suharshana, E.V.G.A.; Yakandawala, K.; Dewagedara, D.M.A.E.I. (2019)
• Aloe Vera Gel Coating to Extend the Shelf Life of Mango (Mangifera indica) Var. Willard 

  Dewagedara, D.M.A.E.I.; Wijesinghe, S.A.E.C.; Ratnayake, R.H.M.K. (2016)
• EFFICACY OF PACLOBUTRAZOL ON REDUCING PLANT HEIGHT OF Crotalaria retusa L. TO INTRODUCE AS A POTTED PLANT 

  Ranathunga, I.W.C.J.; Yakandawala, K.; Dewagedara, D.M.A.E.I.; Abeynayake, N.R. (2020)

  Sri Lanka is a country with an outstanding biodiversity including a rich native flora. Some of these native plants have the potential to be introduced to the landscape industry as ornamental plants with minor improvements. ...
• I d en t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e ad ap t ab l e C ap s i cu m an n u u m L . va ri e t i es f o r l o w w a t e r av a i l ab i l i t y u n d er i n v i t ro co n d i t i o n s 

  Dewagedara, D.M.A.E.I.; Ruwanpathirana, P.M.; Perera, P.I.P.; Gimhani, D.R. (2020)

  Capsicum annuum L. (chilli) is a dominant crop cultivated in Kalpitiya peninsula where soil water availability is a major constraint. Introduction of commercial vegetable varieties adaptable to low water availability is ...
• Native Australian Acacias: Unrealised Ornamental Potential 

  Ratnayake,Kamani; Joyce,Daryl (Chronica Horticulturae, 2010-09)

  Acacia, commonly known as wattle, is the largest genus of flowering plants in Australia. Over 950 species have been identified on the continent, constituting more than half of the 1352 species found worldwide (Maslin, ...
• Development of a Jackfruit-Based Vegetarian Finger Enriched with Vegetable Protein 

  M.N.M. ASIF; M. BULATHKANDAGE; R.H.M.K. RATNAYAKE; K.H. SARANANDA (Proceedings of 17th Agricultural Research Symposium, 2018)

  An attempt was made to develop a vegetarian finger (sausage) as a value added product from jackfruit. The protein content was enhanced by incorporating vegetable protein (VP) as mushroom and okara flour (by-product of ...
• The Effect of Variety and Fertilizer Application on Functional Properties of ‘Mukunuwenna’ (Alternanthera sessilis) 

  Y.D.A. Jayawardana; K.H. Sarananda; S.M.A.C.U. Senarathne; R.H.M.K. Ratnayake (Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2018)

  The study investigated the functional properties, such as antioxidant activity, phenolic content and ascorbic acid content of the popular leafy vegetable, Alternanthera sessilis (‘Mukunuwenna’). Two varieties such ...
• Sensory Attributes and Shelf Life Evaluation of an Instant Soup Powder Fortified with Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) Leaves 

  P.T. Kannangara; R.H.M.K. Ratnayake; R.J.M.C.N.K. Jayawardana; H.M.C.K.H. Marage; K.H. Sarananda (Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2018)

  Micronutrient deficiencies cause severe health problems in Sri Lanka as well as in the global context. Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringa) is a rich source of micro and macro nutrients. Present consumers seek convenience ...
• Shelf Life Extension of Cavendish Banana Fruit Using Cold Plasma Treatment 

  Thisara Sandanuwan; Dinesh Attygalle; S. Amarasinghe; Sampath C. Weragoda; Bandula Ranaweera; Kamani Rathnayake (Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2020)

  Access to bio-safe food being a worldwide concern in recent years, a significant interest has emerged towards research on organic farming and innovative food processing technologies. Cold plasma technology-based ...
• Treatment with Cu2+ ions extends the longevity of cut Acacia holosericea foliage stems 

  K. RATNAYAKE; D. C. JOYCE; A. H. WEARING (Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 2011)

  Wilting associated with diminishing post-harvest water uptake is a major constraint on longevity for cut stems of many Acacia spp. Cu2+ ions have known biocidal activity and may also act as inhibitors of plant wound ...
• Characterisation of xylem conduits and their possible role in limiting the vase life of cut Acacia holosericea (Mimosaceae) foliage stems 

  Jilushi W. Damunupola; Kamani Ratnayake; Daryl C. Joyce; Donald E. Irving (Functional Plant Biology, 2011)

  Early desiccation limits the vase life of Acacia cut flowers and foliage and may be attributable to poor hydraulic conductivity (Kh) of the cut stems. Acacia holosericea A.Cunn. ex G.Don has been adopted as the test species ...
• Copper distribution and ionic form effects for postharvest treatments of cut Acacia holosericea stems 

  Kamani Ratnayake; Chuc L. Bui; Daryl C. Joyce (Scientia Horticulturae, 2011)

  A short postharvest life is the major constraint associated with cut Acacia flowers and foliage. Treatment with CuSO4 (Cu2+) has previously been shown to improve the longevity of cut Acacia holosericea stems. Towards ...
• Effects of three different nano-silver formulations on cut Acacia holosericea vase life 

  Jiping Liu; Kamani Ratnayake; Daryl C. Joyce; Shenggen He; Zhaoqi Zhang (Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2012)

  The relative efficacies of three chemically different nano-silver (NS) formulations were evaluated for their potential to extend the vase life of short-lived cut Acacia holosericea foliage. The novel proprietary formulations ...
• A convenient sample preparation protocol for scanning electron microscope examination of xylem-occluding bacterial biofilm on cut flowers and foliage 

  Kamani Ratnayake; Daryl C. Joyce; Richard I. Webb (Scientia Horticulturae, 2012)

  Microbes and their exopolysaccharides (EPS) can block xylem vessels, thereby increasing the hydraulic resistance and decreasing the vase life of cut flowers and foliage. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) provides a ...
• Investigation of potential antibacterial action for postharvest copper treatments of cut Acacia holosericea 

  Kamani Ratnayake; Daryl C. Joyce; Richard I. Webb (Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2012-04-07)

  The mechanisms of action of Cu2+ in improving the longevity of cut flowers and foliage have not been elu cidated. Possible antimicrobial action of Cu2+ against stem end and vase solution colonising bacteria was investigated ...

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