• Utilization of bioethanol generated from papaw peel waste for hand sanitizer production 

  Amanullah, A.; Kapilan, R. (Research gate, 2021)

  Hands are the primary mode for the spread of microbes. For infection control, the first-line of defense as well as personal hygiene, are mandatory. Hand sanitizers that contain ethanol as the main constituent are used ...
• The effects of acid and cellulose concentrations on the acid hydrolysis efficiency of waste cellulose from Palmyrah fruit husk 

  Srithevi, S.; Sashikesh, G. (University of Jaffna, 2021)

  Underutilized cellulose from the Palmyrah Fruit Husk (PFH) was the source of the environmental problems. However, converting waste cellulose into glucose through acid hydrolysis to produce value-added fuels and chemicals ...
• Isolation and Identification of Indigenous Yeast Strain and Its Potential for Yeast Extract Production 

  Mahilrajan, S.; Jeyaseelan, E.C.; Srivijeindran, S. (Research gate, 2021)

  The growing demand for protein-rich food forces humans to search for alternative protein sources. Yeasts are among the preferred candidates due to their well-balanced source of amino acids and vitamins. The present study ...
• Antimicrobial Activity of Leaf and Bark Extracts of Cassia fistula 

  Prabagar, S.; Nanthakumar, J.; Thuraisingam, S.; Prabagar, J. (Research gate, 2020)

  Cassia fistula L is a medium sized tree and its parts are used in folk medicines for bacterial and fungal diseases. Aqueous extraction of plant materials such as leaf and bark were investigated for anti-microbial property ...
• Investigation of antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of Eclipta prostrate 

  Prabagar, S.; Nanthakumar, J.; Thuraisingam, S.; Prabagar, J. (Research gate, 2020)

  Eclipta prostrata is a small herb distributed in tropical regions of the world. It is commonly known as false daisy. The plant is used in Ayurvedic medicine for skin infections and some non-communicable diseases. ...
• Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of Acalypha indica 

  Prabagar, S.; Nanthakumar, J.; Thuraisingam, S.; Prabagar, J. (Research gate, 2020)

  Acalypha indica is a small herb which is distributed in most of Asian countries such as Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan. It is commonly known as Indian Copper leaf and it is used in traditional medicines for bacterial and ...
• Small scale biodiesel production from Sargassum sp and optimization of conditions for yield enhancement. 

  Fernando, M.N.; Kapilan, R. (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2020)

  Production of biofuel from excessive natural resources and underutilized plant materials has drawn global attention due to its cost effectiveness, eco friendliness and sustainability compared to the conventional fossil ...
• Production of single cell protein using pineapple, sour orange and sour mango peel. 

  Thiviya, P.; Kapilan, R.; Madhujith, T. (Research gate, 2020)

  Protein deficiency has become a major challenge worldwide with the fast growing world population, thus, it is important to explore novel alternative methodologies to produce protein to meet the nutritional demand. In ...
• Fruit rot disease in butternut squash caused by Pythium aphanidermatum in Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka 

  Sevvel, P.; Kugathasan, D.; Jeyaseelan, E.C. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

  Fruit rot disease is a serious, emerging problem in butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) cultivation in Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. Aim of the present study was to identify the causative agent of the fruit ...
• Pharmacological activities and phytochemical constituents of Phyllanthus reticulates Poir. – A review 

  Saravanan, V.; Jeyaseelan, E.C. (University of Jaffna, 2020)

  Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. (Phyllanthaceae) is a shrub distributed in Australia, Asia, and Africa. Various parts of this plant species are employed to cure a variety of illnesses in ethnomedicines such as urine infection, ...
• Molecular characterization of begomovirus–betasatellite–alphasatellite complex associated with okra enation leaf curl disease in Northern Sri Lanka 

  Jeyaseelan, E.C; Sharmya, M.; Michael Warren, S. (Springer, 2020)

  Okra enation leaf curl is a newly emerging disease in commercial okra cultivation felds in Northern Sri Lanka. The present study aimed to identify and characterize the causative begomovirus and associated satellites. Okra ...
• Biofertilizers: An Emerging Trend in Agricultural Sustainability 

  Yapa, N.; Lakmali, D.; De Zoysa, K.S.; Silva, S.; Chaminda, M.; Herath, B.M.; Madhushan, A.; Perera, G.; Ratnayakae, O.; Kapilan, R.; Rathnayake, A.; Sirisena, A. I.; Asad, S.; Karunarathna, S.C.; Bamunuarachchige, C. (Research gate, 2022)

  Although biofertilizers have been used for an exceptionally long time, challenges still remain in using them to phase out chemical fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers generate environmental pollution and negatively impact ...
• Comparison of antifungal activity of rhizomes of Zingiber officinale from different zones in Sri Lanka against selected fungi 

  Lakshani, B.H.M.H.; Ravimannan, N.; Sevvel, P. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  Plants have been the source of food, medicine and several other day-to-day life products since ancient times. Many plants have been proven to have medicinal value due to the presence of antimicrobial compounds. Nowadays, ...
• Preliminary analysis of phytochemicals in different parts of Jack fruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) in Sri Lanka 

  Serasinghe, S. M.D.N.; Rajkumar, G.; Sanmugarajah, V. (University of Kelaniya, 2022)

  Jackfruit is the world’s largest tree-borne fruit which is one of the greatest ancient fruits indigenous to Sri Lanka. The different parts of Jack fruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) are associated with numerous ...
• Comparative physicochemical analysis of seeds of selected medicinal plants used in traditional medicine 

  Jayasinghe, M.R.; Rajkumar, G.; Sanmugarajah, V.; Thavaranjit, A.C. (University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Medicinal plants are the sources of many important drugs in the world’s pharmaceuticals. The present study attempts to evaluate the proximate estimation of physicochemical properties of seeds of Syzygium cumini L. ...
• Comparative In Vitro antimicrobial activity of selected four medicinal plant leaves 

  Gowri, R.; Panambara, P.A.H.R.; Vinotha, S. (University of Jaffna, 2022)

  In the treatment of diabetes mellitus, the traditional medical system of Sri Lanka has demonstrated to be far more effective, with less side effects and lower costs than modern synthetic medications. Ethnobotanical ...
• Bioethanol Production from Coconut Fiber Wastes using Saccharomyces Cerevisiae 

  Ilangarathna, D.A.; Kapilan, R. (Vingnanam Journal of Science, 2022)

  The principal energy source of the globe at present is non-renewable fossil fuels. With the arising of global dilemmas, the human population demands new energy sources. Coconut palm wastes have been identified as an ...
• Lethal Yellowing Disease in Borassus Flabellifer In Jaffna Peninsula 

  Vinujan, S.; Emmanuel, C.J.; Arasakesary, S.J.; Srivijeindran, S. (Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer Linn.) is a highly versatile tree mainly distributed in the North and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. Even though the plant is rarely affected by pathogens due to its extremely woody ...
• Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Turbinaria ornata and its antibacterial activity against water contaminating bacteria 

  Anuluxan, S.; Thavaranjit, A.C.; Prabagar, S.; Chinthaka L. De Silva, R.; Prabagar, J. (ResearchGate, 2022)

  Advancement of environmentally friendly synthetic methods of nanoparticles is growing in the field of nanotechnology. Turbinaria ornata is a brown alga which is highly abundant in coastal region of Sri Lanka and an excellent ...
• Biofertilizers: An Emerging Trend in Agricultural Sustainability 

  Yapa, N.; Lakmali, D.; De Zoysa; Silva, K. S.; Manawadu, C.; Herath, B. M.; Madhushan, A.; Perera, G.; Ratnayakae, O.; Kapilan, R.; Rathnayake, A.; Sirisena, A. I.; Asad, S.; Karunarathna, S. C.; Bamunuarachchige, C. (Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2022)

  Although biofertilizers have been used for an exceptionally long time, challenges still remain in using them to phase out chemical fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers generate environmental pollution and negatively impact ...

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