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The Variation of Stand Basal Area Calculation Using Three Different Methods for Dry Zone Teak Plantations in Sri Lanka

Priyantha, M.P.; Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P. (Central Environmental Authority, Battaramulla, 2015-02-23)

Stand Basal Area (G) is simply the cross-sectional area of all the trees at breast height per hectare of a forest or a plantation (m2Iha). G can be used to estimate stand volume and is a useful measure of the degree of ...
Hypoglycaemic Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Passiflora suberosa L. in Normal Mice Possible Mechanisms of Action

Sudasinghe, S.A.H.P.; Peiris, L.D.C. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015)

Aqueous Leaf Extract (ALE) of Passiflora suberosa (wild passion fruit! indigo berry) was recently identified to significantly (p < 0.01) decrease blood glucose levels at 1st (10%), 3rd (20%) and 5th (24%) hours post treatment ...
Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Passiflora suberosa L. on Blood Glucose Levels of Male Mice

Sudasinghe, S.A.H.P.; Peiris, L.D.C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10)

Extracts of the genes Passiflora has been shown to compromises a therapeutic value to control glycemia and lipid levels. Raw leaves of Passiflora suberosa L. (Family: Passifloraceae) is used as a traditional remedy to ...
Possible Alternative Medicine for Diabetes

Peiris, L.D.C. (OMICS International, 2015-09-26)

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 ...
Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Activities of Aqueous Extract of Flowers from Nycantus Arbor-Tristis L. in Male Mice

Rangika, B.S.; Dayananda, P.D.; Peiris, L.D.C. (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: Boiled aqueous extract of flowers (AEF) from Nyctonthes arbor-tristis L. are used in Sri Lankan traditional Ayruvedic Medicine to manage diabetes mellitus. AEF has widely been used as a folk medicine for the ...
Evaluation of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Cardiospermum halicacabum (L.) on Fertility of Male Rats

Peiris, L.D.C.; Dhanushka, M.A.T.; Jayathilake, T.A.H.D.G. (Hindawi Publishing corporation, 2015)

Treatment with 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg body weight of aqueous leaf extract (ALE) of Cardiospermum halicacabum for 30 days produced a Significant dose dependent increase in the sperm counts and sperm motility in both caput ...
Migration of Toluene into Artificial Saliva from Natural Rubber Latex Balloons Marketed in Sri Lanka

Jayawardena, I.; Godakumbura, P.I.; Prasantha, M.A.B. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-11-05)

Among organic hazardous substances, toluene is recognized for its hazard potential due its ability to causes reproductive defects, neurological damage and act as a central nervous system depressant. Toluene contamination ...
Spatial and Vertical Distributions of Sedimentary Halogenated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Moderately Polluted Areas of Asia

Ohura, Takeshi; Sakakibara, Hiroyuki; Watanabe, Izumi; Shim, Won Joon; Manage, P.M.; Guruge, K.S. (Elsevier, 2015)

The sedimentary halogenated (chlorinated and brominated) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Cl/ BrPAHs), PAHs, and elements were analyzed to investigate contamination processes and sources, Assessments were conducted in ...
Microcystin-LR-Induced Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis in Human Embryonic Kidney and Human Kidney Adenocarcinoma Cell Lines

Piyathilaka, M.A.P.C.; Manage, P.M.; Tennekoon, K.H.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K.; Samarakoon, S.R.; Chanthirika, S. (2015)

Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a potent hepatotoxin, and increasing evidence suggests that it might also induce kidney injury. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and possible apoptotic effects of MC-LR ...
Development of a Laboratory Scale Sand Filter with Microcystin-LR Degrading Bacillus cereus

Idroos, S.F.; Manage, P.M.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K.; Karunanayake, L. (Academic World, 2015-12-20)

A bacterium (KJ 954304 B. cereus 12 GK) previously demonstrated to degrade the Microcystin- LR, was investigated for bioremediation applications in laboratory scale sand filter. Citric acis treated raw cotton was used as ...
Evaluation of Groundwater Quality in Five Grama Divisions of Maharagama Urban Area Using Groundwater Quality Index (WQI)

Rathnasiri, P.A.S.A.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015)

The Maharagama urban area is a heavily populated area in Colombo district. Groundwater in this area is having a great vulnerability for pollution by anthropogenic activities. The present study was carried out to monitor ...
Antibacterial Activity of Isolated Cyanobacteria Species Oscillatoria sp.

Wijesekara, W.A.M.A.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Cyanobacteria are a highly diverse group of prokaryotes recognised as a potent source of biologically active compounds with antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer properties. In the present study cyanobacterium ...
Detection of Microbial Degradation of Natural Rubber Latex by Isolated Native Bacteria in Sri Lanka

Liyanage, G.Y.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Rubber waste management plays an important role to deal with high production and consumption of rubber. The main constituents of natural rubber is cis 1,4-polyisoprene. It is relatively resistant to microbial decomposition ...
Removal of Amoxicillin and Sulfanomide by Freshwater Bacteria in Sri Lanka

Liyanage, G.Y.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Antibiotics are an important group of pharmaceuticals used in human and animal health care. Most of the antibiotics are prone to release to the environment due to improper usage. This has resulted in bacterial resistance ...
Study on the Occurrence of Antibiotic Contaminations in the Aquatic Environment, Sri Lanka

Liyanage, G.Y.; Manage, P.M.; de Alwis, A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2014-01-11)

Antibiotics are among the emerging micro contaminants in aquatic environment due to their potential adverse effects on the ecosystem and possibly on human health. Four important antibiotic classes, sulfanomides [sulfadiazine ...
Isolation of Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria from Groundwater Contaminated with Crude oil in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Manage, P.M.; Liyanage, G.Y. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-08-01)

Crude oil is one of the most significant pollutants in the environment as it is capable of causing serious damages to human and the ecosystem. Prolonged exposure and high oil concentration especially in drinking water may ...
Degradation Potential of Diesel and Gasoline by Three Native Bacteria in Sri Lanka

Dharmadasa, P.S.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Environmental pollution due to petroleum and petrochemical products has attracted much global attention. Microbial degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons is one of the major practices in natural decontamination process due ...
Mapping Spatial Distribution of Water Quality Parameters Using GIS in Groundwater of the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka

Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L.; Manage, P.M. (Academic World, 2015-12-20)

The demand for water in Sri Lanka is gradually increasing with accelerated development, mainly for human consumption, agriculture, recreational and industrial requirement. This necessity is exerting considerable weight on ...
Degradation of Microcystin-LR by Native Bacteria

Dharmadasa, P.S.; Manage, P.M.; Kannangara, S. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-08-01)

Cyanobacteria are a major component in most of eutrophic lakes. Bloom forming cyanobacteria may produce toxins such as hepatotoxic peptides, neurotoxic alkaloids and dermatotoxic phenolic compounds, in addition to ...
Removal of Carbofuran from Drinking Water Using Natural Rutile

Silva, D.D.B.; Manage, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Water bodies contaminated with pesticides is a major constrain faced by every agriculture based country. Providing safe potable drinking water to public has proved to be a challenge in such situations. Rutile is found in ...

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