Plant Breeding Division - Research and Publications
Ongoing Research
Publications
Ongoing Research
Publications
- G.C.K. Priyadarshika ,W.A.M. Daundasekera,P. Malathy. (n.d.). Postharvest keeping quality and some nutritional aspects of Trianthema portulacastrum L., an under-utilized leafy vegetable in Sri Lanka . Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Postharvest technology, Sri Lanka, 79-83.
- N.K.Fernando, W.A.M.Daundasekera, M.P.Malathy. (2015). Some Phytochemical Characteristics and the Effect of Seasonal Variation on Antioxidant Activity of Celosia Argentea (‘Kirihenda Pala’): An under-Utilized Medicinal Plant and a Leafy Green in Sri Lanka.
- K.P.S.Wijesinghe, P.Malathy, W.A.M.Daundasekara. (n.d.). Effect of root application of soluble silicon on white rust disease in Alternanthera Sessilis (‘Mukunuwenna’) Leaves.
- I.De Silva, P.Malathy, W.A.M.Daundasekara. (2014). Antioxidant Activity of Pods: A Comparative Study of Three Accessions of Vigna Unguiculata (Yard Long Bean). Proceeding of the Peradeniya Univ.International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka.
- Malathy, D.D.Suraweera, W.A.M.Daundasekara, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, K.B.Wahundeniya. (2012). Yield, Keeping Quality, Antioxidant Content and some Nutritional Aspects of Selected Accessions of Amaranthus Tricolor. International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics.
- Malathy, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, E.M.N.T.M.Ekanayake, M.T.K.Delpachitra. (n.d.). Varietal Stability , Yield and Quality Performance of Long Radish (Raphanus Sativus Var. Longipinnatus L.) in Mid Country of Sri Lanka.
- Parasuraman Malathy, Weerasinghe.P. (n.d.). Application of Mutation Techniques in the Development of Green Crop Varieties in Sri Lanka: Way Forward. FAO/IAEA International Symposium on Plant Mutation Breeding and Biotechnology.
- Rajapaksha R.G.A.S., Malathi P., Shyamalee Kohombange, Nilanthi W.D.G.P., Siriwardhana S.M.S.P. (2019). Comparative Study of Selected Luffa Cultivars Resistant to Powdery Mildew and Downey Mildew in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, 171-177.
- Iqbal, T.H.Seran, P.Malathy, L.Lavanya. (2014). Crop Performance of Amaranthus (Diyapalagoda Accession) Produced by reaping and regrowth System. Proceeding of Jaffna University International Research Conference.
- W.G.F.A.Nijamdeen, P.K.J. de Mel, P.Malathy. (n.d.). Evaluation of Growth and Yield Performance of Selected Lines of Yard long Bean (Vigna Unguiculata sub Spp. Sesquipedalis) During off Season in Mid Country Wet Zone. Opening Minds:Research for Sustainable Development, 419-423.
- Malathy P, Siriwardena SMSP, Darshani RMS, Nilanthi WDGP, Pooten PNMV. (2019). Adaptability of Selected Lablab and Winged Bean Varieties to Diverse Ecosystems in Sri Lanka. Symposium on Agrobiodiversity for Climate Change Adaptation, Food and Nutrition , 65.
- Malathy, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, E.M.N.T.M.Ekanayake, M.T.K.Delpachitra, B.C.Jang. (2015). Varietal Stability, Yeild and Quality Performance of Long Radish (Raphanus Sativus Var. Longipinnatus L.) in the Mid Country of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:117-119.
- Malathy, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, E.M.N.T.M.Ekanayake, W.A.R.T.Wickramaarachchi, K.H.Sarananda. (2016). Performance and Adaptability of New Yard-Long Bean Variety: Gannoruwa A9 Mae. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 18: 108-110.
- D. Suraweera, W.A.M. Daundasekera and P. Malathy . (2011). Effect of Storage Methods on the Postharvest Quality of Amaranthus tricolor (‘Thampala’) Leaves. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, 181.
Publications
Publications 2025
Publications
- G.C.K. Priyadarshika ,W.A.M. Daundasekera,P. Malathy. (n.d.). Postharvest keeping quality and some nutritional aspects of Trianthema portulacastrum L., an under-utilized leafy vegetable in Sri Lanka . Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Postharvest technology, Sri Lanka, 79-83.
- N.K.Fernando, W.A.M.Daundasekera, M.P.Malathy. (2015). Some Phytochemical Characteristics and the Effect of Seasonal Variation on Antioxidant Activity of Celosia Argentea (‘Kirihenda Pala’): An under-Utilized Medicinal Plant and a Leafy Green in Sri Lanka.
- K.P.S.Wijesinghe, P.Malathy, W.A.M.Daundasekara. (n.d.). Effect of root application of soluble silicon on white rust disease in Alternanthera Sessilis (‘Mukunuwenna’) Leaves.
- I.De Silva, P.Malathy, W.A.M.Daundasekara. (2014). Antioxidant Activity of Pods: A Comparative Study of Three Accessions of Vigna Unguiculata (Yard Long Bean). Proceeding of the Peradeniya Univ.International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka.
- Malathy, D.D.Suraweera, W.A.M.Daundasekara, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, K.B.Wahundeniya. (2012). Yield, Keeping Quality, Antioxidant Content and some Nutritional Aspects of Selected Accessions of Amaranthus Tricolor. International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics.
- Malathy, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, E.M.N.T.M.Ekanayake, M.T.K.Delpachitra. (n.d.). Varietal Stability , Yield and Quality Performance of Long Radish (Raphanus Sativus Var. Longipinnatus L.) in Mid Country of Sri Lanka.
- Parasuraman Malathy, Weerasinghe.P. (n.d.). Application of Mutation Techniques in the Development of Green Crop Varieties in Sri Lanka: Way Forward. FAO/IAEA International Symposium on Plant Mutation Breeding and Biotechnology.
- Rajapaksha R.G.A.S., Malathi P., Shyamalee Kohombange, Nilanthi W.D.G.P., Siriwardhana S.M.S.P. (2019). Comparative Study of Selected Luffa Cultivars Resistant to Powdery Mildew and Downey Mildew in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, 171-177.
- Iqbal, T.H.Seran, P.Malathy, L.Lavanya. (2014). Crop Performance of Amaranthus (Diyapalagoda Accession) Produced by reaping and regrowth System. Proceeding of Jaffna University International Research Conference.
- W.G.F.A.Nijamdeen, P.K.J. de Mel, P.Malathy. (n.d.). Evaluation of Growth and Yield Performance of Selected Lines of Yard long Bean (Vigna Unguiculata sub Spp. Sesquipedalis) During off Season in Mid Country Wet Zone. Opening Minds:Research for Sustainable Development, 419-423.
- Malathy P, Siriwardena SMSP, Darshani RMS, Nilanthi WDGP, Pooten PNMV. (2019). Adaptability of Selected Lablab and Winged Bean Varieties to Diverse Ecosystems in Sri Lanka. Symposium on Agrobiodiversity for Climate Change Adaptation, Food and Nutrition , 65.
- Malathy, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, E.M.N.T.M.Ekanayake, M.T.K.Delpachitra, B.C.Jang. (2015). Varietal Stability, Yeild and Quality Performance of Long Radish (Raphanus Sativus Var. Longipinnatus L.) in the Mid Country of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:117-119.
- Malathy, W.D.G.P.Nilanthi, E.M.N.T.M.Ekanayake, W.A.R.T.Wickramaarachchi, K.H.Sarananda. (2016). Performance and Adaptability of New Yard-Long Bean Variety: Gannoruwa A9 Mae. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 18: 108-110.
- D. Suraweera, W.A.M. Daundasekera and P. Malathy . (2011). Effect of Storage Methods on the Postharvest Quality of Amaranthus tricolor (‘Thampala’) Leaves. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, 181.
- Ranasinghe D.M.S. Kumari H.M.P.S., and Weerasinghe P.A. (2021). Anther culture response of sleeted genotypes of Capsicum (Capsicum annum L). Cross current international journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, East African Scolars Publised, Kenya,2021 Aug. 3 (5): 47-53.
- Kumari H.M.P.S., Weebadde C.K., Bandaranayake P.C.G., Pastor Corrales M. A, Rajapakshe R.G.A.S. 2021. Snap bean breeding for rust resistance: validation of molecular markers for the Ur-11 gene introgression. Tropical Agricultural Research, PGIA Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Publications 2025
- Yapa Bandara, Y.B.M.P.S., Dissanayaka, N.B.U., Kodikara, K.M.S. and Daundasekera, W.A.M. (2025). Effect of coir dust-based growth media on growth, crop yield, field diseases and nutritional quality of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) raised in a protected house, Proceedings of the postgraduate institute of science research congress, Sri Lanka,
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U.,Shifa M.I.F., Nilanthi, W.D.G.P., Pootan, P.N.M.V. and Ekanayaka, T.(2025). Standardization of RG50 dose (50% Growth Reduction Dose) of gamma irradiation for local genotypes in Luffa (Luffa acutangula Roxb); radio sensitivity test, Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol.27, 324-327.
- Ekanayaka, E.M.B.N., Daundasekara, W.A.M. and Dissanayaka, N.B.U. (2024). Morphological characterization of two promisoing lines of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), Proceedings of the postgraduate institute of science research congress, Sri Lanka
- Ekanayaka, E.M.B.N., Daundasekara, W.A.M. and Dissanayaka, N.B.U.(2024). Comparative analysis of two promising accession of Phaseolus vulgaris (Common bean): morphological, growth, nutritional and postharvest quality characteristics, International conference on innovation and emerging technologies,
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U., Malathy, P., Hettiarachchi, K., Nilanthi, W.D.G.P., Ekanayaka, T., Kodandeniya, W.M.K.W.S.S. and Pootan, P.N.M.V.(2023). Estimation of genetic parameters and path analysis on yield and yield related characteristics of Ridged Gourd (Luffa acutangula Roxb), Tropical agriculturist, Vol.171(2), 43-50
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U., Malathy, P., Hettiarachchi, K., Nilanthi, W.D.G.P., Ekanayaka, T., Kodandeniya, W.M.K.W.S.S. and Pootan, P.N.M.V.(2023). Estimation of genetic parameters and path analysis on yield and yield related characteristics of Ridged Gourd (Luffa acutangula Roxb), Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol.25, 13.
- Chandrarathne, H.M.P.S.K., Malathi, P., N.B.U. Disanayaka. and Yakandawala K.(2018). Morphological Characterization To Study The Diversity Of Promising Brinjal Lines For Variety Development Program In HORD Proceeding of 18th Agricultural Research Symposium, 1-5
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U., Somachandra, K.P., Abeykoon, A.M.J.A.C. and Chandrasena, W.M.H.P.(2018).Effect of propagation media on rooting of Chrysanthemum morifolium cuttings, Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol.20, 163(poster)
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U., Somachandra, K.P., Chandrasena, W.M.H.P. and Abeykoon, A.M.J.A.C. (2018). Morphological characterization of Gerbera jamesonii accessions, Annual symposium of floriculture research, vol.20, 163(full paper)
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U.(2016).Morphological characterization of Gerbera jamesonii accessions, Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, vol.18,(274). (short communication)
- Morphological characterization and consumer acceptance of sweet orange cultivars in comparison to sour orange in Sri Lanka. Annals of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
- Dissanayake, N.B.U and Karunarathne, A.M.(2010). An attempt to reduce phytic acid levels in black gram using Pantoea agglomerans, a lactic acid bacterium and Rhizopus sp. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, December 16th, 15-part I, 10-13