Ceylon Journal of Science

Research Articles

Potential impacts of two types of microplastics on Solanum lycopersicum L. and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

W. M. T. M. Weerasinghe, H. M. S. P. Madawala

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20 Jun 2022

51 ( 2 ) : 137-146

Research Articles

Chemical intercalation of graphite using chromium trioxide for the anode application in rechargeable sodium-ion batteries

J.N. Kanagaratnam, T.H.N.G. Amaraweera, N.W.B. Balasooriya, H.W.M.A.C. Wijayasinghe

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 21-27

Research Articles

Native Sri Lankan bees enhance pollination of sesame, Sesamum indicum

E.M.D. Ekanayake, W.A.I.P. Karunaratne

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 29-36

Research Articles

Bayesian linear regression model for method comparison studies

S.M.M. Lakmali, L.S. Nawarathna, P. Wijekoon

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 37-42

Research Articles

Physicochemical, nutritional, phytoconstituents, and antioxidant properties of three different processing techniques of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) pulp flour

R.O. Adelerin, B.O. Ifesan, O.O. Awolu

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 43-50

Research Articles

Sustainable pressure-driven membrane facility controlled by a smartphone application for groundwater desalination in the dry zone of Sri Lanka

Z. Wu, N. Senanayake, S. Dayaratna, D. Bandara, R. Pathmanadan, T. Ritigala, S.K. Weragoda, L. Jayarathna, A.C.A. Jayasundara, Y. Wei, X. Chen, R. Weerasooriya

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 51-62

Research Articles

Species diversity and coexistence of mosquito larvae breeding in phytotelmata microhabitats; a cross-sectional study from Kalutara district, Western Province, Sri Lanka

C.S. Kariyawasam, H.C.E. Wegiriya

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 63-72

Review Articles

Providing a sound theoretical base and appropriate skills at early ages through nutrition education to improve food consumption patterns in Sri Lanka

A.M. Karunaratne, B. S. Nanayakkara

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 3-19

Short Communications

The first report of Curvularia senegalensis causing leaf and floral spots on Zinnia elegans in Sri Lanka

K.M.C.S. Bandara, H.S. Ferdinandez, D.S. Manamgoda, W.A.M. Daundasekera

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 73-77

Short Communications

Characterization of two species of Physalis L. by using fruit and seed characteristics

A. Kumar, P. Mohil

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 79-82

Short Communications

Factors affecting incidence of narrow brown leaf spot of rice caused by Passalora janseana

T.D.C. Priyadarshani, U.S. Herath, M.D.M. Wickramasinghe, W.C.P. Egodawatta, D.I.D.S. Beneragama, U.G.A.I. Sirisena

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 83-87

Short Communications

Comparison of quality and nutritional contents of palmyrah jaggery made from treacle and sweet sap and determination of the adulteration in the marketed samples

T. Glanista, R. Roxcy, T. Inthuja, S. Srivijeindran

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 89-93

Editorial

Ladder of Scientific Research to Develop the Developing Nations

Nilwala Kottegoda

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14 Mar 2022

51 ( 1 ) : 1-2

Research Articles

Use of regression techniques for rice yield estimation in the North-Western province of Sri Lanka

E. M. P. Ekanayake, L. C. D. Wickramasinghe, R. T. Weliwatta

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 439-447

Research Articles

Molecular phylogeny-based identification of Colletotrichum endophytica and C. siamense as causal agents of avocado anthracnose in Sri Lanka

D. M. S. Dissanayake, N. K. B. Adikaram, D. M. D. Yakandawala, L. Jayasinghe

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 449-458

Research Articles

Analysis of rainfall distribution and variation during the Southwest monsoon in the wet zone of Sri Lanka

E. B. S. Samarakoon, M. M. P. Mendis, N. Yapage

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 459-465

Research Articles

Changes in habitat coverage from 2005 to 2019 in the Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka

W. P. T. A. Perera, P. H. K. L. A. Prematilaka, M. H. A. Haseena, A. H. L. C. M. Athapaththu, M. R. Wijesinghe

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 467-474

Research Articles

Extent of air pollution in Kandy area, Sri Lanka: morphological, mineralogical and chemical characterization of dust

D. S. Samaradiwakara, H. M. T. G. A. Pitawala

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 475-486

Research Articles

Suppression of damping-off disease causative agents using cellulase enzyme extracts of locally isolated cellulolytic fungi and their co-cultures

S. K. Jayasekara, K. B. M. D. K. Karunarathna, K. L. W. Kumara, R. R. Ratnayake

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 487-496

Research Articles

Synthesis of derivatives of β-sitosterol and evaluation of their anti-bacterial activity

L. A. M. Fernando, W. G. D. Wickramasingha, S. Jayasinghe

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 497-503

Research Articles

Modification of nutrient agar medium to culture yet-unculturable bacteria living in unsanitary landfills

15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 505-512

Research Articles

Study on the synergism of corrosion-resistant W-xNb alloys by angle-resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

Jagadeesh Bhattarai

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 513-520

Research Articles

Identification and characterization of acetic acid bacteria species isolated from various sources in Sri Lanka

M. A. A. Buddhika, P. A. B. N. Perumpuli, M. N. Kaumal

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 521-532

Research Articles

Removal of Congo red dye and Cd(II) and Fe(III) ions from aqueous solution using clay minerals: Equilibrium adsorption studies

Y. M. L. Chathurangani, K. Masilamani

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 533-540

Review Articles

Effect of gut microbiota on immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) based cancer immunotherapy

A. Y. P. Perera, S. D. S. S. Sooriyapathirana, S. Rajapakse, J. A. M. S. Jayatilake

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15 Dec 2021

50 ( 4 ) : 423-438