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Eco-Friendly Candidate for Storage-Pest Management: Potential of Olax zeylanica Leaves in the Suppression of Sitophilus oryzae L. Infestations

Perera, A.G.W.U.; Karunaratne, M.M.S.C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Globally, significant losses of rice occur during post harvest storage due to rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae attack, which is considered the major insect pest of stored rice, in spite of growth of paddy production. In this ...
Oviposition and Vertical Dispersal of Aedes Mosquitoes in Multiple Storey Buildings in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Jayathilake, T.A.H.D.G.; Wickramasinghe, M.B.; de Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (National Institute of Malaria Research, 2015-09)

Background & objectives: The Colombo City in Sri Lanka is experiencing tremendous development and construction of multiple storey buildings and high rise apartments. The change in housing types and microhabitats might have ...
Dinoflagellate Cyst Assemblage and Marine Sediment Characteristics of Colombo Port, Sri Lanka

Wijethilake, Dulanjali; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P. (International Institute of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 2015-03-18)

The present study was to investigate dinoflagellate cyst assemblage in relation to characteristics of sediments in Colombo Port. Sampling was conducted between June and October 2013. Sediment samples collected using small ...
First Record of Cestode Parasite Larvae Belong to Order: Trypanorhyncha Isolated from Sword Fish Captured in Sri Lanka

De Silva, D.P.N.; Fernando, H.S.D.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (International Institute of Knowledge Management, Nugegoda, 2015)

Parasitic infestations cause severe economic loss to the marine fish export industry in Sri Lanka. Present study is to identify the parasites found in fish in order to determine its public health importance. Parasites were ...
First Record of an Invasive Cheilostome Bryozoan: Schizoporella errata in Sri Lankan Waters

Marasinghe, M.M.K.I.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; Anil, A.C.; Weerasinghe, R.L. (Marine Environment Protection Authority, Colombo 09, 2015-11-18)

Biofouling considered to be one of the most important mechanisms of introducing marine organisms and spreading nonnative species across the oceans. Bryozoans are one of the most common fouling organisms, yet very little ...
Growth of Acropora formosa Fragments in In-situ Coral Nurseries at Polhena Reef, Matara, Sri Lanka

Siriwardhana, C.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Coral reef are one of the most valuable coastal ecosystems, yet they are under various threats. Present study was to investigate the growth of Acropora Formosa fragments in in-situ coral nurseries of Matara Pollhena reef ...
First Report of a Fatal Accident of a Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) Due To Electrocution in Sri Lanka

Pethiyagoda, P.D.R.S.; Prasad, G.A.T.; Mahaulpatha, W.A.D.; Senarathne, M.; de Silva, A. (Department of Wildlife Conservation, Battaramulla, 2015)

An adult 267 1/2 cm long, early gravid female saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) found dead in an anthropogenic habitat in a small road side stream at western province, Sri Lanka. The crocodile while catching a bird ...
Spatial Distribution and Species Composition of Seagrasses in Mannar Lagoon

Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; Pethiyagoda, P.D.R.S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Gulf of Mannar region has identified as "High Regional Priority Areas" by IUCN due to its high ecosystem and species diversity. Seagrass meadows play a significant role as primary producers sustaining a diversity of ...
Exploring Natricine Snakes in Sri Lanka

de Silva, Anslem; Mahaulpatha, W.A.D.; Mori, Akira; Hirohiko, Takeuchi; Pethiyagoda, P.D.R.S. (2015-02-14)

The nuchal glands are unique organs embedded under the skin of the neck region, in 13 species of natricine snakes distributed from Southeast Asia, Japan, China, to South Asia. In Sri Lanka, of the presently known 105 species ...
First Record of Cheilostome Encrusting Bryozoan, Celleporaria volsella from Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka

Marasinghe, M.M.K.I.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; Anil, A.C.; Weerasinghe, R.L. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Sri Lanka is an Island country with very high faunal diversity. Yet, many species remain to be uncovered due to lack of interest on biodiversity in the marine environment. Therefore, it is imperative to carry out comprehensive ...
Can environmentally available pesticide concentrations affect frog larvae? A study with JUDO 50 (Chlorpyrifos)

Samayawardhena, L.; Chandana, S.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Dharmasiri, H. (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe, Brussels, 2001)

There is a common agreement that amphibian population is in danger due to environmental pollutants. However, pollutant effects on amphibian populations are not complete. Chlorpyrifos is toxic to many aquatic organisms but ...
Herbals & Natural Remedies

Peiris, L.D.C. (OMICS International, Los Angeles, 2015)

Raw leaves of Passiflora suberosa L. (Family:Passifloraceae) is used as a traditional remedy to manage diabetes. Yet, its ethnomedical usage is not scientifically proven. Hypoglycaemic effect of the aqueous leaf extract ...
Chronic Exposure to Paraquat Alters Spermatogenesis and Nuclear DNA Integrity of Epididymal Sperm in Mice

Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Priyanka, S.B.T.; Weerasinghe, S.S.S.; Pitadeniya, G.S.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Samayawardhena, L.A.; Dharmasiri, H.W. (The Institute of Biology , Colombo, 2000)

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Effects of Acute Exposure to Paraquat on Sperm Structure and Function in Rats

Samayawardhena, L.A.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Priyanka, S.B.T.; Weerasinghe, S.S.S.; Pitadeniya, G.S.; Peiris, L.D.C. (The Institute of Biology , Colombo, 2000)

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Damages of Paraquat Exposure to Male Reproductive System and Affect on Spermatogenesis in Rats and Mice

Deepanada, K.H.M.A.; De Silva, W.A.J.P.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Priyangani, P.M.C.; Priyanka, S.B.T.; Weerasinghe, S.S.S.; Dharmasiri, H.W.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Samayawardhena, L.A. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, 2001)

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Hypoglycernic and Hypolipidemic Effects of Aqueous Flower Extract from Nycanthes arbor-tristis L.

Rangika, S.B.; Peiris, L.D.C. (World Academy of Sciencen, Engineering and Technology,, 2014)

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Molecular Biology of Epididymal Epithelium Cultures In Vitro: De Novo Synthesis of Proteins

Samayawardhena, L.A.; Peiris, L.D.C. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, 1999)

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Physico-Chemical and Biological Environment of Malala Lagoon at Bundala National Park under Overwhelming Fresh Water Influence

Chandana, E.P.S.; Ravindra, R.; Lasanthi, P.; Amarasinghe, N.J.De.S.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Samayawardhena, L.A. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, 2001)

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Analysis of Socio-Ecological Factors Affecting Bundala National Park

Chandana, E.P.S.; de Silva, P.M.C.; Dewasurendra, R.; Dharmadasa, L.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Samayawardhena, L.A.; Priyangani, P.M.C.; Ravindra, R. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, ColomboSri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 2001)

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Viability of Hamster Epididymal Epifhelium Cultures In Vitro

Samayawardhena, L.A.; Peiris, L.D.C. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, 1999)

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