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Weathering of Plastic Nurdles Discharged from the X-press Pearl Ship Disaster
(2023-09)
This study assessed the weathering and size reduction of plastic nurdles discharged
during the X-press Pearl ship accident in May 2021. Sand samples were collected from
Sarakkuwa Beach, Sri Lanka, at three time points: ...
Evaluation of Native Rhizobia as Potential Candidates for Developing Biofertilizers for Improving Legume Cultivation in Dry Zone Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Biofertilizers are currently receiving much attention due to the adverse effects associated
with conventional synthetic fertilizers on human and environmental health. The major
limitation of biofertilizers is their poor ...
Microbiological Quality of Commercially Available Ready-to-Eat Meat Street Food Doner Kebab in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Foodborne illnesses are a significant global concern and Doner kebab, a popular street
food, which grilled meatloaf renowned for its diverse nutritional composition which is
prone to microbial contamination. The present ...
Antifungal Efficacy of Biogenic Waste Derived Colloidal/ Nanobiochar against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Species Complex
(2023-09)
Anthracnose disease, caused by Colletotrichum spp., is the primary cause of postharvest
losses in Musa spp. While various physical, chemical and biological methods have been
developed to control this disease, their ...
Trichoderma citrinroviride as a Potential Biocontrol Agent for Fusarium and Colleotrichum Species, a Causative Agent of Onion Leaf Curl and Anthracnose Disease
(2023-09)
Red onion cultivation has become more challenging since 2020 due to the prevalence of
onion anthracnose and leaf curl disease primarily caused by fungal pathogens Colleotrichum
and Fusarium spp. This study aimed to ...
The Effect of Genetic Introgression on Phenotype in Dicrurus Drongos Across a Climatic Gradient in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Hybridization or introgression enables species to mix traits, allowing horizontal gene
flow and varying parental alleles and phenotypes. Belihuloya, located in the intermediate
zone is a transitioning point between dry ...
Effects of Banana Leaves and Paddy Straw on the Growth, Nutrition Composition, Bioactive Compound Levels, and Antioxidant Activity of Pleurotus ostreatus (American Oyster Mushroom)
(2023-09)
Pleurotus ostreatus (American oyster mushroom) is one of the most commonly cultivated
mushroom species in the world and is known to grow faster than other edible mushrooms.
They are cultivated on various agricultural ...
In vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment of Glyphosate on the Vero Cell Line
(2023-09)
Glyphosate, a widely used broad-spectrum herbicide in agricultural practices, has been a
subject of ongoing debate regarding its potential adverse effects on human health. This
research aimed to investigate the cytotoxicity ...
Bioassay on the Stability of Pigments Extracted by Bacteria Isolated from Wastewater
(2023-09)
Microbial pigments are substances that can absorb light in the visible range and emit
color while playing an important role in the physiology and molecular processes of
microorganisms. Pigment production is a method of ...
In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum Bark used as Ayurvedic Medicine in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
The Punica granatum (Delum), which is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, is one such
widely used medicinal plant. Several parts of this plant have been used to treat several
illnesses and Delum bark has been shown to contain ...