Research articles

Articles 2022
  1. Yapa, N., Lakmali, D., Zoysa, K.S.D., Silva, S., Kapilan, R. (2022). Biofertilizers: An Emerging Trend in Agricultural Sustainability, Chiang Mai J. Sci. 49(3): 608-640.
  2. Thiviya, P., Gamage, A., Kapilan, R., Merah, O. & Madhujith, T. (2022). Production of Single-Cell Protein from Fruit Peel Wastes Using Palmyrah Toddy Yeast, Fermentation, 8, 355.
  3. Thiviya, P., Gamage, A., Kapilan, R., Merah, O. & Madhujith, T. (2022). “Single Cell Protein Production Using Different Fruit Waste: A Review”, Separations, 9(7):178.
  4. Nivetha, S, and Emmanuel, C.J. (2022). Impact of leaf spot disease on beetroot production in Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 55(13): 1558-1570, DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2022.2105640
  5. Sanmugarajah, V., & Rajkumar, G. (2022). A Review of Anti-hyperglycemic Effects of Curry Leaf Tree (Murraya koenigii). Borneo Journal of Pharmacy, 5(2): 104-114. DOI:https://doi.org/10.33084/bjop.v5i2.3300
  6. Rajkumar, G., Panambara, P. A. H. R., & Sanmugarajah, V. (2022). Comparative Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Evaluation of Selected Leaves of Medicinal Plants in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Borneo Journal of Pharmacy, 5(2): 93-103. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33084/bjop.v5i2.3091
  7. Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Gowri Rajkumar, P.A.H.R. Panambara, (2022). A Detail Review on Heart-Leaved Moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) Medicinal Plant. Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry; 6(2): 1-13.
  8. Ilangarathna, D. A. and Kapilan, R. (2022). Bioethanol production from coconut fiber wastes using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 17(1): 9–19.
  9. Vinujan, S. Emmanuel, C. J. Arasakesary, S. J. and Srivijeindran S. (2022). Lethal yellowing disease in Borassus flabellifer in Jaffna peninsula. Journal of Science. 13(01):40-48. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jsc.v13i1.42
  10. Gowri Rajkumar, P.A.H.R. Panambara, Vinotha Sanmugarajah (2022). Comparative In Vitro antimicrobial activity of selected four medicinal plant leaves. Vingnanam Journal of Science, June 2022; 17(1): 21-29.DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v17i1.4188
Articles 2021
  1. Shayanthavi S and Kapilan R (2021). Bioconversion of Single Cell Protein from Underutilized Seaweed Turbinaria sp. using Natural Palmyrah Toddy Yeast, Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 24(1):38-44.
  2. Dunuweera A. N., Nikagolla D. N. and Kapilan R (2021). Fruit Waste Substrates to Produce Single-Cell Proteins as Alternative Human Food Supplements and Animal Feeds Using Baker’s Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Journal of food quality – Hindawi: (9932762) 1-6.
  3. Vengadaramana A. and Laxmija S (2021). Morphological Characterization and effect of Extracts of some Medicinal Plants on the Control of Colletotricum isolates Associated with Papaya Anthracnose Disease. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research 5(4): 649-655.
  4. Emmanuel C.J., Deluxeani K. and Sevvel P (2021). Fruit rot of butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) caused by Choanephora cucurbitarumin Sri Lanka. Indian Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-021-00384-6
  5. Mahilrajan S., Emmanuel C.J. and Srivijeindran S (2021). Isolation and Identification of Indigenous Yeast Strain and Its Potential for Yeast Extract Production. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 16(1), 8-15.
  6. Jeyaseelan T.C., De Costa D.M. and Shaw M.W (2021). Two different begomovirus species are associated with yellow vein mosaic disease of okra in Sri Lanka. Molecular Biology Reports. 48, pp. 1383–1391. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-021-06213-3
Articles 2020
  1. Ravimannan N. and Sepali E (2020).  Antibacterial activity of endophytic fungi isolated from mangroves of Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka. African Journal of Plant Science, 14(6), 243-247.
  2. Emmanuel C.J., Manohara S and Shaw M.W (2020). Molecular characterization of begomovirus–betasatellite–alphasatellite complex associated with okra enation leaf curl disease in Northern Sri Lanka. 3 Biotech, 10.
  3. Vivekanandarajah Sathasivampili S. and Christy Jeyaseelan E (2020). Pharmacological activities and phytochemical constituents of Phyllanthus reticulates – A review. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 15(1): 7–14.
  4. Sevvel P., Kugathasan D. and Emmanuel C.J (2020). Fruit rot disease in butternut squash caused by Pythium aphanidermatum in Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka, Ceylon Journal of Science, 49 (5); 373–380.
  5. Prabagar S., Nandakumar, J., Prabagar, J. and Thuraisingam S (2020). Antimicrobial activity of Azadiracta indica (Neem) leaves and stem bark aqueous extracts, SPC Journal of Plant Sciences, 1 (1) 1 -5.
  6. Prabagar S., Nandakumar, J., Prabagar, J. and Thuraisingam S (2020). Investigation of antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of Eclipta prostrata, International Journal of Biological Science and Technology, 11(1), 1 -6.
  7. Tharmila C.J.,Emmanuel C.J., De Costa D.M, and Shaw M.W (2020). Detection and absolute quantification of betasatellites associated with okra yellow vein mosaic disease by qPCR. Journal of Virological Methods. 276, pp. 1-8
  8. Fernando M.N. and Kapilan R (2020). Biodiesel production from aquatic vegetation. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 15(2):12.
  9. Thiviya P., Kapilan R. and Madhujith T (2020). Production of single cell protein using pineapple, sour orange and sour mango peel. Journal of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science volume 3 – Accepted in September, 2020
  10. Thiviya P., Kapilan R. and Madhujith T. (2020). Bioconversion of fruit wastes of papaya, watermelon, and banana into single cell protein production. Tropical Agricultural Research volume 32 – Accepted in September, 2020
  11. Maathumai S., Kapilan R. and Arampath P.C (2020). Tenderizing ability of Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract in Comparison to Papain and Bromelain on goat meat. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 6(1):100-114.
  12. Fernando M.N. and Kapilan R (2020). Small scale biodiesel production from Sargassum sp and optimization of conditions for yield enhancement. Journal of Science, 11(1);23–36.
Articles 2019
  1. Jeyaseelan T.C., Jeyaseelan E.C., De Costa D.M. and Shaw M. W (2020). Detection and absolute quantification of betasatellites associated with okra yellow vein mosaic disease by qPCR, Journal of Virological Methods. 276: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2019.113789
  2. Emmanuel J., Inthuja A. and Keshiga A (2019), Status of Cassava cultivation in Jaffna peninsula and detection of Cassava mosaic disease causing agent. 14: 1- 6. DOI:http://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v14i2.4150 
  3. Christy E.J.S.B.A Subajini Mahilrajan, Chandrasena G and Kapilan R (2019). Bioethanol production from Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) wastes using yeast, Journal of National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 47. (Accepted)
  4. Croos A M. B., Sarathadevi R. and Kapilan R (2019). Isolation of a cellulase producing Bacillus cereus from cow dung and determination of the kinetic properties of the crude enzyme, Journal of National Science foundation of Sri Lanka, 47(2):243-248.
  5. Vanniyasingam J, Kapilan R. and Vasantharuba S (2019). Isolation and characterization of potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk and milk products, AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(1):32–43.
  6. Karunasiri M. G. A. N., Ravimannan N. and Sevvel P (2019). Antioxidant activity in selected fresh vegetables in Jaffna. Vingnanam Journal of Science. 14 (1), 23-25.
  7. Krishnapillai N (2019). Effect of combined Plant extract postharvest treatments on the quality of ‘Karuthakolumban’, ‘Willard’ and ‘Kodima’ mangoes in Jaffna. Books of the abstracts. The International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Safety Colombo. Sri Lanka. pp 27.
  8. Abithanchali S and Krishnapillai N (2019). Morphological variation and fruit quality of different varieties of banana in Jaffna. Books of the abstracts. The International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Safety Colombo. Sri Lanka. pp 32.
  9. Jeyaseelan T.C., Jeyaseelan E.C., De Costa D.M. and Shaw M.W (2019). Selecting and optimizing a reliable DNA extraction method for isolating viral DNA in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Vingnanam Journal of Science. 14 (1), pp. 7-13.
  10. Christy E.J.S.B.A Subajini Mahilrajan., Chandrasena G. and Kapilan R (2019). Boethanol production from Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) wastes using yeast, Journal of National Science Foundation of SriLanka 47. (Accepted)
  11. Croos A M. B., Sarathadevi R. and Kapilan R (2019). Isolation of a cellulase producing Bacillus cereus from cow dung and determination of the kinetic properties of the crude enzyme, Journal of National Science foundation of Sri Lanka, 47(2):243-248.
  12. Vanniyasingam J., Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2019). Isolation and characterization of potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk and milk products, AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(1):32–43.
  13. Thiviya P., Kapilan R. and Madhujith T (2019). Production of single cell protein from pineapple peel waste using palmyrah toddy yeast, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 110-113.
  14. Maathumai S., Kapilan R. and Arampath P.C (2019). Leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum: A potential tenderizer for goat meat, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 114-117.
  15. Keerthini S., Kapilan R. and Vasantharuba S (2019). Purification and characterization of bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus reuteri AF182723, a strain isolated from traditionally prepared curd, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 118-123.
  16. Mercy N. Fernando. and Kapilan R (2019). Biodiesel production from Sargassum sp a SriLankan marine flora and optimization of conditions for yield enhancement, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium, 99-103
  17. Thilakshan S. and Kapilan R (2019). Quality analysis of the water supplied for public from collector wells, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 104-109.
  18. Rajkumar G. and Selvakulasingam B (2019). Comparative Study of Nutrient Composition of Selected Cereal Grains Available in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Annals of Biological Research. 10(2): 21-24.
Articles 2018
  1. Vengadaramana A. and Laxmija S (2018). Development of Colletotrichumisolates Isolated from papaya (Carica papaya) fruit anthracnose disease in different culture media. 3rd Asia-Pacific conference on multidisciplinary Research 2018, 6th– 7th July 2018, Colombo, p13
  2. Emmanuel C. J., van Kan J. A. and Shaw M. W (2018), Differences in the gene transcription state of Botrytis cinereabetween necrotic and symptomless infections of lettuce and Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Pathology, 67: 1865-1873. https://doi:10.1111/ppa.12907 
  3. Jeyaseelan T.C., Jeyaseelan E.C., De Costa D.M. and Shaw M. W (2018), Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of betasatellite molecules associated with okra yellow vein mosaic disease in Sri Lanka. Tropical Plant Pathology. 43: 468-472. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40858-018-0225-1
  4. Muller E., Ravel S., Agret C., Abrokwah F., Dzahini-Obiatey H., Galyuon I., Kouakou K., Jeyaseelan E.C., Allainguillaume J. and Wetten A (2018). Next generation sequencing elucidates cacao badna virus diversity and reveals the existence of more than ten viral species. Virus Research. 244: 235-251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2017.11.019
  5. Tharmila C. J.,Emmanuel C.J., De Costa D.M. and Shaw M W (2018). Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of beta satellite molecules associated with okra yellow vein mosaic disease in Sri Lanka. Tropical Plant Pathology. 43(5), pp. 468-472. doi:10.1007/s40858-018-0225-1.
  6. Sarathadevi R., Kapilan R. and Vasantharuba S (2018). Papaw fruit juice as source for single cell protein production using natural palmyrah toddy yeast, Ceylon Journal of Science, 47(4):379-386.
  7. Sarathadevi R., Kapilan R. and Vasantharuba S (2018). Single Cell Protein Production from Papaw and Banana Fruit Juices Using Baker’s Yeast, American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, 18(4):168-172.
  8. Mohanappriya S. and Kapilan R (2018). Isolation of efficient cellulase producing Aspergillus unguis UCSC324 and determination of the kinetic properties of its crude cellulose. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 12(2):35–48.
  9. Sukanthan Y., Kapilan R. and Vasantharuba S (2018). Production and optimization of bioethanol from sour Orange (Citrus aurantium) peel using baker’s yeast, Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research conference (JUICE). (3)143.
Articles 2017
  1. Asanka Indunil Kumari Y.S.M and Vengadaramana A (2017). Stimulation of Defense Enzymes in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Chilli (Capsicum annuum) in Response to Exogenous Application of Different Chemical Elicitors. Universal Journal of Plant science5(1): 10-15.
  2. Jeyaseelan E.C., Jenifer J., Tharmila C.J.,Jashothan P.T.J., Nandakumar J. and Jeyadevan J.P (2017). Authentication of antibacterial activity of wound healing Siddha medicinal plants. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications .7(8), pp. 407-411.
  3. Anpalagan V.C., Jashothan P.T.J., Kapilan R. and Rasalingam S (2017). Water quality study on giant tank situated in Mannar, Sri Lanka during the rainy season: Prediction towards Its domestic utility, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 25(6):1280-1287.
  4. Kapilan R., Walid E.K., Cooke J.E.K., Equiza M. A., Vaziriyeganeh M and Zwiazek J.J (2017). Over-expression of PIP2;5 aquaporin alleviates gas exchange and growth inhibition in poplars exposed to mild osmotic stress with polyethylene glycol, Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 39 (8):187.
  5. Kapilan R. and Arasaratnam V (2017). Industrial Applications of Bacterial Xylanases:A Review, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 25(1):79-89.
  6. Srikantha K., Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017). Kinetic Properties and Metal Ion Stability of the Extracellular Naringinase Produced by Aspergillus flavus Isolated from Decaying Citrus Maxima Fruits, International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences, 5(3):71-81.
  7. Karuppaija S. Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017). Kinetic properties of extracellular thermophilic naringinase produced by Rhizophus stolonifer isolated from palmyrah fruit pulp, International Journal of Scientific Research in Agricultural Sciences, 4(1):09-18.
  8. Krishnapillai N. and Wilson Wijeratnam R.S (2017).  Sap volatile components in relation to susceptibility of anthracnose and Aspergillus rot of mangoes (Mangifera indica). The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. Vol. 92, No. 2, 206–213
  9. Shahirajh T. and Thavaranjit A. C (2017). Comparison of different washing methods for bacteriological quality of freshly eaten leafy vegetable Centella asiatica. Der Pharmacia Lettre. 9(6):74-81.
  10. Tharshika S., Vidhya M. P., Shivatharsini R., Thavaranjit A. C. and Thayalini T (2017). Priliminary Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Leaves of Moringa oleifera. Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 6 (1):1-5. ISSN2456-8414
  11. Rajkumar, G. and Kumudu Fernando J. W (2017). DNA Sequencing and Bioinformatics Analysis of Clone pOr78 from the Species-Specific Suppression Subtractive Hybridization Library Constructed from Endemic Wild Rice Species O. rhizomatis. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 5(2): 133-140.
  12. Krishnamoorthy M. and Rajkumar G (2017). Optimization of DNA extraction Protocol for herbarium specimens (2017).Asia-Pacific Multidisciplinary Research Conference. Colombo, P37.
  13. Dissanayaka M. D. K. and Rajkumar G (2017). Proximate nutritional analysis of small onion varieties, Bombay onion and garlic available in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Agriculture. 6th October, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka. P71-75.
Articles 2016
  1. Uthayasooriyan M., Sevvel P., Ravimannan N. and Sutharshiny S (2016). Formulation of alternative culture media for bacterial and fungal growth. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 8 (1):431-436
  2. Ravimannan N., Sevvel P. and Saarutharshan S (2016). Study on fungi associated with spoilage of bread. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 3(4): 165-167.
  3. Nirmala R. and Sevvel P (2016). Soy Flour as Alternative Culture Media for Yeasts. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research:C Biological Science. Vol.1, 6 (3). 75-78.
  4. Uthayasooriyan M., Sevvel P., Ravimannan N. and Sutharshiny S (2016). Formulation of alternative culture media for bacterial and fungal growth. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 8 (1):431-436
  5. Ravimannan N., Sevvel P. and Saarutharshan S (2016) Study on fungi associated with spoilage of bread. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 3 (4): 165-167.
  6. Ravimannan N (2016). Investigating alternative yeast storage methods, International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 3 (11): 109-111.
  7. Ravimannan N (2016). Study on microbial profile of bread during storage. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 3 (9): 60-63.
  8. Ravimannan N. and Sevvel P (2016). Soy Flour as Alternative Culture Media for Yeasts. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: C Biological Science, 16 (3), 75-78.
  9. Shaw M.W., Jeyaseelan E.C., Emilda D., Terhem R., Shafia A., Tsamaidi D., Emblow M. and van Kan J (2016). Diversity and environmental relations of cryptic, systemic Botrytis infections in symptomless hosts. Frontiers in Plant Science 7: 114. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.00625
  10. Kapilan R., Walid E.K., Cooke J.E.K. and Zwiazek J.J (2016). Responses of hybrid aspen over-expressing a PIP2;5 aquaporin to low root temperature, Journal of Plant physiology, 192:98-104.
  11. Kapilan R (2016). Characterization of purified protease from Bacillus subtilis BS166. Journal of National Science foundation of Sri Lanka, 44 (3):243-248.
  12. Razeek N., Sittampalam T. and Kapilan R (2016). Effect of water content on the germination characteristics of Trichosanthes cucumerina, Momocardia charantia and Abelmoschus esculentus seeds. Journal of Applied Biol. & Biotechnology, 4(5):007-013.
  13. Sayanthan A., Jashothan P.T.J., Saravanan S. and Kapilan R (2016). Characterization of iron Bacterium Gallionella ferruginea isolated from the drinking water of the collector wells in Northern Sri Lanka. Tropical Plant Research, 3(2):440–448.
  14. Vengadaramana A., Uthayasooriyan M., Sittampalam T., Razeek N. and Kapilan R (2016). The Characterization of Amylolytic Enzyme Present in Fermented Sweet Sap of Palmyrah. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 4(3):20-23.
  15. Srikantha K., Kapilan R. and Vasantharuba S (2016). Characterization of best naringinase producing fungus isolated from the citrus fruits. International Journal of Biological Research, 4(2):83-87.
  16. Karuppaija S., Kapilan R. and Vasantharuba S (2016). Characterization of best naringinase producing fungus strain isolated from palmyrah (Borrasus flabellifer) fruit pulp, International Journal of Biological Research, 4(2):97-101.
  17. Karuppaija S. Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2016). Optimization of naringinase production by Rhizophus stolonifer in solid state fermentation media using paddy husk as support, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 4(6):507-514.
  18. Keerthini S., Kapilan R. and Seevaratnam V (2016). Optimization of naringinase production from Aspergillus flavus in solid state fermentation media using citrus peel as support, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 4(6):535-543.
  19. Thavaranjit A. C (2016). In Vitro Antibacterial activity and Phytochemical screening of Strychnos potatorum seed extract. Der Pharma Chemica, 8(3):218-221. ISSN 0975-413X
  20. Thavaranjit A. C (2016). Soil Borne Fungi promote seed germination In Vitro on Vigna species. Journal of Global Biosciences, 5(3):3742-3746. ISSN 2320-1355
  21. Thavaranjit A. C. and Veerasingam T (2016). Effects of solar radiation on bacterial indicators in drinking well water. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research.2016.6(2):20-25. ISSN 2231-3168
  22. Manoranjan T., Thavaranjit A. C. and Kathirkamanathan S (2016). Screening for in vitro antifungal activity and qualitative phytochemical analysis of the root extract of Jasminum angustifolium. Der Pharma Chemica, 8(13):144-148. ISSN 0975-413X
  23. Ajeitha and Gowri R (2016). Comparative analysis of general nutritional composition of selected rice varieties grown in Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 5th Young Scientists Forum, National Science and Technology Commission, pp: 1-4.
Articles 2011 - 2015
  1. Rajkumar, G. , 2015. A study of genetic diversity in Oryza rhizomatis D.A. Vaughan accessions using AFLP markers and morphological traits.
  2. Kathirkamanathan, S., Manoranjan, T., Thavaranjit, A.C. ,, 2015. Screening for in vitro antifungal activity and qualitative phytochemical analysis of the leaf extract of Jasminum angustifolium.
  3. Priyadarshanie, H.K.R., Vengadaramana, A,., 2015. Some Preliminary Studies of Colletotrichum musae Associated with Banana Anthracnose Disease in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. ujar 3, 197–202. https://doi.org/10.13189/ujar.2015.030603
  4. Karunakaran, P., Thavaranjit, A.C., Jeyaseelan, T.C., Nanthakumar, J. ,, Satkunanathan, N., 2015. Factors influencing on germination of some plant seeds by bacterization of.
  5. Kapilan, R. , 2015. Promotion of vegetable seed germination by soil borne bacteria
  6. Ravimannan, N. , Arulanantham, R., Pathmanathan, S., Niranjan, K. ,, 2014. Alternative culture media for fungal growth using different formulation of protein sources
  7. Rajkumar, G. , Silva, R., Weerasena, J., Fernando, K., 2014. Comparison of general nutritional composition of wild rice Oryza rhizomatis D.A. Vaughan and the commercial variety Bg352.
  8. Vengadaramana, A., Costa, D.M.D., 2014. Molecular and Pathogenic Diversity of the Causal Agents of Onion Leaf Twister Disease in Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. ujps 2, 121–127. https://doi.org/10.13189/ujps.2014.020702
  9. Sivanantham, T., Rasaiyah, V., Satkunanathan, N., Thavaranjit, A.C. , 2013. In vitro screening of antagonistic effect of soil borne bacteria on some selected phytopathogenic fungi.
  10. Tharmila, S., Jeyaseelan, E.C., Jashothan, P.T.J., 2013. ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY OF MANIBADRA CHOORNAYA AND ITS INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS. Int. Res. J. Pharm. 4, 95–98. https://doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.04721
  11. Arasaratnam, V. , 2012. Production and Optimization of α-amylase by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346 in Lab Bench-Scale Fermenter. J. Microbiol. Biotech. Res 2, 190-211
  12. Arulanantham, R., Pathmanathan, S., Ravimannan, N., Niranjan, K. , 2012. Alternative culture media for bacterial growth using different formulation of protein sources. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour 2, 697-700
  13. Jeyaseelan, E.C., Jashothan, P.T.J. , 2012. In vitro control of Staphylococcus aureus (NCTC 6571) and Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922) by Ricinus communis L. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2, 717–721. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60216-0
  14. Jeyaseelan, E.C., Tharmila, S., Niranjan, K. , 2012b. Antagonistic activity of Trichoderma spp. and Bacillus spp. against Pythium aphanidermatum isolated from tomato damping off.
  15. Kapilan, R. , Arasaratnam, V., 2012. Comparison of the Kinetic Properties of Crude and Purified Xylanase from Bacillus pumilus with Commercial Xylanase from Aspergillus niger. Vingnanam J Sci 10, 1. https://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v10i1.4072
  16. Sivashanth, K., Reval, S.V., Thavaranji, A.C. , 2012. Comparative Study on Organoleptic, Microbiological and Biochemical Qualities of Commercially and Experimentally Prepared Salted and Sun Dried Talang Queen Fish, Scomberoides commersonianus. Asian J. of Animal and Veterinary Advances 7, 1279–1289https://doi.org/10.3923/ajava.2012.1279.1289
  17. Tharmila, S., Jeyaseelan, E.C., Thavaranjit, A.C., 2012. Inhibitory effect of some traditional hair washing substances on hair borne bacteria. Der Pharmacia Lettre 4, 199-204.
  18. Vengadaramana, A. , 2012. Effect of organic fertilizers on the water holding capacity of soil in different terrains of Jaffna peninsula in Sri Lanka. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour 2, 500-503.
  19. Vengadaramana, A. , Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V., 2012. Stimulation of thermal stability of α-amylase from Bacillus icheniformis ATCC 6346 by treating with cations. Ceylon J. Sci. (Biol. Sci.) 41, 35–44. https://doi.org/10.4038/cjsbs.v41i1.4536
  20. Vengadaramana, A., Balakumar, S., Vasanthy, A., 2012. Supplementation of Carbohydrate to Enhance the α-amylase Production by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346 in Presence of Seed Cakes. MJM. https://doi.org/10.21161/mjm.40612
  21. Vengadaramana, A. , 2011. Improving α-amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346 with local nitrogen sources and amino acids supplementations. Arch. Appl. Sci. Res 3, 87-97
  22. Tharmila, S., Jeyaseelan, E.C., Thavaranjit, A.C., 2011. Preliminary screening of alternative culture media for the growth of some selected fungi. Arch. Appl. Sci. Res 3, 389-393.
  23. Tharmila, S. , Thileepan, T., Thavaranjit, A.C., Srikaran, R., 2011. Antibacterial properties of “Accmus” mouth wash. SLJIM 1, 83-85
  24. Jeyaseelan, E.C. , Jenothiny, S., Pathmanathan, M., Jeyadevan, J., 2012a. Antibacterial activity of sequentially extracted organic solvent extracts of fruits, flowers and leaves of Lawsonia inermis L. from Jaffna. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2, 798–802. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60232-9
  25. Jeyaseelan, E.C., Pathmanathan, M.K. , Jeyadevan, J.P., 2011. Inhibitory Effect of Different Solvent Extracts of Vitex negundo L. and Allium sativum L. on Phytopathogenic Bacteria. Arch. Appl. Sci. Res 2, 325-331.
  26. Kapilan, R., Thavaranjit, A., 2011. Sago as a medium for “in vitro” culture of some common soil bacteria. J Sci.Univ.Kelaniya 4, 11–14. https://doi.org/10.4038/josuk.v4i0.2693
Articles 2006 - 2010
  1. Jeyaseelan, E C, Kothai, S., Kavitha, R., Tharmila, S., Thavaranjit, A.C., 2010a. Antibacterial Activity of Some Selected Algae Present in the Costal Lines of Jaffna Peninsula. International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives 3, 792-796.
  2. Jeyaseelan, E C, Pathmanathan, M.K., Jeyadevan, J.P., 2010b. Inhibitory effect of different solvent extracts of Vitex negundo L. and Allium sativum L. on phytopathogenic bacteria. Arch. Appl. Sci. Res 2, 325-331.
  3. Jeyaseelan E C, Tharmila, S., Sathiyaseelan, V., Niranjan, K. , 2010. Antibacterial Activity of Various Solvent Extracts of Some Selected Medicinal Plants Present in Jaffna Peninsula. International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives 3, 792-796.
  4. Jeyaseelan, E C, Vinuja, T., Pathmanathan, K., Jeyadevan, J.P., 2010c. Control of Plant Pathogenic Fungi using Organic Solvent Extracts of Leaf, Flower and Fruit of Lawsonia inermis L. International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives 3, 783-788.
  5. Kapilan, R., Arasaratnam, V. , 2010. A NOVEL BACILLUS PUMILUS STRAIN FOR ALKALINE XYLANASE PRODUCTION AT AND ABOVE 40OC. Cey. J. Sci. (Bio. Sci.) 39, 61-70.
  6. Kapilan, R., Thavaranjit, A.C. , 2009. Antimicrobial activity of Trichodermapolyspomm. JSc- EUSL 6, 78-87.
Articles 2000 - 2005
  1. Krishnapillai, N. ,, 2005. MEDICINAL VALUE OF GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE) IN JAFFNA. Acta Hortic. 83–86. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2005.680.10
  2. Krishnapillai, N,., 2004. FRUIT QUALITY OF “KARTHACOLOMBAN”, “AMPALAVI” AND “WILLARD” MANGOES (MANGIFERA INDICA) IN JAFFNA, SRI LANKA. Acta Hortic. 351–354. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2004.632.46
  3. Krishnapillai, N,., 2000. Effect of calcium chloride preharvest spray on keeping quality of Karthacolomban mangoes. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna. 8.
  4. Ravimannan, N. , Sivakanesan, R., 2000. Determination of amino acid composition of soy products (Abstract). Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna. 8, 2.
Articles 1974 - 1999
  1. Ravimannan, N., Sivakanesan, R., 1999. Determination of protein efficiency ratio of soy products (Abstract). Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna. p 5.
  2. Selvaratnam, N., Sivakanesan R., Wijeratne, 1998. Assessment of the protein quality of soybean products (Abstract). Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna. p 11-12.
  3. Nandakumar, J., Bandara, J.M.R.S., Pieris, S., 1996. Establishment of embryonic cell suspension culture of chili (Capsicum annum var. accuminatum Fingerh.). Trop. Agric. Res. 8, 203-213.
  4. Selvaratnam, N., Kandiah, S., 1993. Some aspects of seed germination and seedling growth on Palmyrah palm (Abstract). Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna. p 3.
  5. Kanagaratnam, K., Theivendirarajah, K., 1990. Studies on four cultivars of banana in the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam J. Sci. 5, 1-6.
  6. Theivendirarajah, K., 1990. Microbiology Laboratory Manual: Department of Botany, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. University Publication, pp 1-33.
  7. Saverimuttu, N., Sivakadadcham, B., Theivendirarajah, K., 1989. Studies on the pathogenicity and control of bulb rot in onion caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. Trop. Agric. Res. 1.
  8. Sundaresan, R.V.S., Varatharajah, P., 1989. A study of the free amino acids present in the leaves of papaya (Carica papaya L.) varieties infected with papaya mosaic disease. Vingnanam J. Sci. 4, 8-13.
  9. Arudchandran, A., Sathasivam, K., Theivendirarajah, K., 1989. The nature and pattern of nodulation and dry matter production of Crotolaria juncea (Sunn hemp) and Tephrosia purpurea. Trop. Agric. Res.1, 75-83.
  10. Chrystopher, R.K., Theivendirarajah, K., 1988. Palmyrah palm wine 1: microbial and biochemical changes. J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 16, 131-141. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v16i1.8284
  11. Chrystopher, R.K., Theivendirarajah, K., 1988. Palmyrah palm wine part II: Improvements in alcohol production. J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 16, 147-157.
  12. Ramanathan, N., Sivakadacham, B., Theivendirarajah, K., 1988. A new isolate of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. causing bulb rot in onion (Allium cepa L. variety Poona red). J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 16, 183-194 .
  13. Ramanathan, N., Sivapalan, A., 1988. Some observations on the downy mildew disease of grape vine caused by Plasmopara viticola in Jaffna. J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 14, 145-156.
  14. Arudchandran, A.P., Theivendirarajah, K., 1987. Effect of soils from ten locations in Jaffna on the nodulation of Crotalaria juncea (sunn hemp). Vingnanam J. Sci. 2, 14-21.
  15. Theivendirarajah, K., Chrystopher, R.K., 1987. Microflora and microbial activity in palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) palm wine in Sri Lanka. MIRCEN J. 3, 23–31. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01090492
  16. Ramanathan, N., Sivapalan, A., 1986. Effects of fungicides on the development of downy mildew disease of grape vine caused by Plasmopara viticola (Berk. & Curt.) Berl. & De Toni. J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 14, 145-156. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v14i1.8332
  17. Sivapalan, A., Theivendirarajah, K., 1985. Studies on the agarophyte, Gracilaria edulis – Experimental field cultivation and methods of improving yield and quality of agar. J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 13, 197-212.
  18. Vinayagamoorthy, T., 1985. Incidence of plasmid mediated antibiotic resistance among isolates from tooth infections in a developing country, (Sri Lanka). J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 13, 227-234. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v13i2.8341
  19. Chitravadivelu, K., Sivapalan, A., 1984. Food and feeding of Siganus lineatus from waters around Northern Sri Lanka. J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 12, 129-139. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v12i1.8377
  20. Kandiah, S., Wettasinghe, D.T., Wadasinghe, G., 1984. Root influence on shoot development in tea ( Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) following shoot pruning. J. Hortic. Sci. 59, 581–587. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1984.11515236
  21. Theivendirarajah, K., Whitehouse, H.L.K., 1983. Further evidence that aberrant segregation and crossing over in Sordaria brevicollis may be discrete, though associated, events. Mol. Gen. Genet. 190, 432-437.
  22. Guest, J.R., Cole, S.T., Jeyaseelan, K., 1981. Organization and expression of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex genes of Escherichia coli K12. J. Gen. Microbiol. 127, 65–79. https://doi.org/10.1099/00221287-127-1-65
  23. Mahendran, M., Sirisena, D.M., Morisaki, M., Sano, F., Ikekawa, N., Sivapalan, A., 1980. Sterols of some Sri 1ankan marine algae. J. Natl. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka 8, 69-74.
  24. Kandiah, S., Thevadasan, T., 1980. Quantification of weather parameters to predict tea yields. Tea Q. 49, 25-33.
  25. Theivendirarajah, K., 1977. Palmyrah palm- A monograph; Department of Botany, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Theivendirarajah, K, Dassanayake MD, Jeyaseelan K. Ceylon J. Sci. (Bio. Sci.) 12, pp 146-150.
  26. Woolard, F.X., Moore, R.E., Mahendran, M., Sivapalan, A., 1976. (-)-3-Bromomethyl-3-chloro-7-methyl-1,6-octadiene from Sri Lankan Chondrococcus hornemanni. Phytochem. 15, 1069-1070.
    27. Sivapalan, A., 1975. Cultivation of Gracilaria lichenoides in Puttalam lagoon. Bull. Fish. Res. Stn., Sri Lanka 26, 1-3. Sachithananthan, K., Sivapalan, A., 1975. Antibacterial properties of some marine algae of Sri Lanka. Bull. Fish. Res. Stn., Sri Lanka 26, 5-9.