2023 IRC Abstracts: Recent submissions
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In silico Distribution Analysis of Chromosomal CpG Islands in Rice (Oryza sativa L. spp. japonica)
(2023-09)CpG islands are regulatory elements in a genome with high CpG dinucleotide density, influencing gene expression and genomic stability. These regions are important to rice biology. Despite the extensive body of research ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the Efficacy of Pumpkin Waste-mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Enhancing Agro-waste Valorization through Antioxidant Activity Evaluation
(2023-09)The utilization of agro-waste to synthesize nanoparticles (NPs) has drawn significant fascination owing to its crucial role in promoting environmental sustainability. This study focused on utilizing agro-wastes of Suprema ... -
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 ... -
Hematology and Blood Parasites in Avian Communities Along an Altitudinal Gradient of One Kilometer in the Sub-Montane Zone of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Parasites thrive by consuming host resources, causing a decline in host fitness. This burden drives host evolution, exerting selective pressure on both. The main objective of the study was to investigate parasitic profile ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Impact of Domestic Cooking Process on Total Phenolic and Total Flavonoid Contents in Selected Commercially Available Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Sri Lankan rice (Oryza sativa L.) is well known for its therapeutic value due to the presence of bioactive phenolic and flavonoid compounds. This study aimed to assess if the domestic cooking process affect their content. ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Sugar Component Changes during Processing of High Grown Black Tea using High Performance Liquid Chromatography Technique
(2023-09)Black tea, produced through a series of processing steps including withering, rolling, roll breaking, aeration, and drying of young tea shoots from Camellia sinensis (L.) plant, is cultivated in various agro-ecological ... -
Green Synthesis of Graphene via Electrochemical Exfoliation
(2023-09)Synthesis of graphene is one of the best ways to value-add graphite. Electrochemical exfoliation for graphene synthesis attracts interest due to its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and green approach compared to other ... -
Signal to Noise Ratio Analysis for Potential versus Time of the Under-Utilized Fruit Plant Dovyalis hebecarpa (Ketambilla) Under the Stimulus of Moisture Supply
(2023-09)Ceylon gooseberry (Dovyalis hebecarpa or Ketambilla) is an under-utilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka. It produces a deep purple berry, that is rich in antioxidants, pigments and vitamins serving numerous medicinal and ... -
Developing a Sulfur-based Antifungal Solution for Dermatophytosis and Assessment of its Antifungal Activity in-vitro against Microsporum canis – A Pilot Study from Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Dermatophystosis is a skin condition affecting the cosmetic appearance and the quality of life of people. This is caused by many species of dermatophytes, among them is Microsporum canis, a fungus in canine and feline ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Major Sectors in the Sri Lankan Economy
(2023-09)The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted both public health and the economy of Sri Lanka, leading to a prolonged economic recession. Enforcement of control measures, such as lockdowns and trade restrictions, adversely ... -
Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Adoption of Eco-friendly Technologies to Minimize Chemical Fertiliser Use in Paddy Farming
(2023-09)It is accepted that Eco-Friendly Technologies (EFTs) can be used to reduce the use of Chemical Fertilizers (CFs) significantly and to gain in economic, social, and environmental benefits. Thus this study was aimed to ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Association Between the Sleep Quality and Meal Patterns of Undergraduates of a Selected Educational Institute in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)A quality sleep is crucial for the academic performance, psychological wellbeing and overall health of undergraduates. Since nowadays unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping meals, snack overconsumption and nocturnal ... -
In-vitro Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Mixture against Common Microbial Strains Causing Urinary Tract Infections and Cytotoxicity Determination using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay
(2023-09)In recent years antibiotic resistance has emerged as a global health concern. Ayurvedic and traditional medicine use plant based medications to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aim of the study to detect the ... -
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 ...