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Tissue Culture Division<\/h1>\n

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Improving quality of planting material of coconut through in vitro technologies.<\/p>\n

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Improving quality of planting material of coconut through in vitro technologies.<\/p>\n

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Development of in vitro technologies for clonal propagation, dihaploid plant production, exchange and conservation of germplasm for crop improvement.<\/p>\n

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Research Division<\/p>\n

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Agronomy Division<\/p>\n

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Crop Protection Division<\/p>\n

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Economics & Agribusiness<\/p>\n

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Genetics & Plant Breeding Division<\/p>\n

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Plant Physiology Division<\/p>\n

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Coconut Processing Research Division<\/p>\n

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Soils and Plant Nutrition Division<\/p>\n

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Tissue Culture Division<\/p>\n

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Technology Transfer Division<\/p>\n

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In vitro axillary shoot multiplication for clonal propagation of coconut<\/p>\n

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No.- 0312262003[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Major achievements” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Major achievements” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#0a2d61″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of a protocol for in vitro plant regeneration using unfertilized ovary, a novel and promising explant for clonal propagation of coconut, for the first time in the history of coconut tissue culture. [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of a protocol for production of dihaploid plants via coconut anther culture for the first time in the history of coconut tissue culture, a major breakthrough towards the production of pure lines for hybrid coconut production.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Through germplasm exchange program, importation of mature embryos of 28 exotic coconut varieties from India, PNG and Ivory Coast and raising the plants in vitro and finally establishing them in the field for future breeding programs.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Establishment of 4 field trial of ovary derived clonal coconut plants and confirmation of their genetic fidelity with the use of molecular markers.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of cryopreservation protocols using mature embryo and plumule as a measure of long-term conservation of coconut germplasm. [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of a reliable embryo culture technique for coconut and propagation of Dikiri coconut through embryo culture technology to supply of true to type Dikiri coconut plants to growers at a nominal rate.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” border_color_all=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”1985 – 1990″ icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#0a2d61″ header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Further Refinement of the embryo culture protocol and acclimatization procedure[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Further refinement of the techniques developed for short and medium – term preservation of coconut embryos[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Commencing supply of embryo-cultured Dikiri coconut plants to growers at a nominal rate[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Establishment of a demonstration plot of embryo-cultured Dikiri coconut plants at Bandirippuwa estate[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Regeneration of a limited number of clonal coconut plants using shoot tip, immature inflorescence, immature embryo and plumule explants[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Establishment of the first set of clonal coconut plants in the field[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”2001 – 2011″ icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#0a2d61″ header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of cryopreservation protocols using mature embryo and plumule as a measure of long-term conservation of coconut germplasm[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Through germplasm exchange program, importation of mature embryos of 28 exotic coconut varieties from India, PNG and Ivory Coast and raising the plants in vitro and finally establishing them in the field for future breeding programs[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of a suitable protocol for mass propagation of Paulownia fortunei (a fast-growing timber crop)[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Establishment of a demonstration plot of embryo-cultured dikiri coconut plants at Middeniya Research Station which is located in the Southern mini-coconut triangle[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Establishment of about 150 clonal coconut plants in the field and confirmation of their genetic fidelity with the use of molecular markers[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Completion of a comprehensive study to fulfill the lack of information (including precise cytological observations and illustrations) on morphological and histological aspects of inflorescence development (from floral initiation up to maturation) in several cultivars of coconut[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Production of dihaploid plants via coconut anther culture for the first time in the history of coconut tissue culture, a major breakthrough towards the production of pure lines for hybrid coconut production[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of a protocol for in vitro plant regeneration using unfertilized ovary, a novel and promising explant for clonal propagation of coconut[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Mass propagation of banana and pineapple through tissue culture technology and supply of high quality, tissue-cultured plants to growers at a nominal rate[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Development of efficient micropropagation protocols for a few high – value, ornamental plants and supply of clonal plants to the stake holder for 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body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Germplasm exchange[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Collection and propagation of exotic varieties of coconut[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Refinement of methodology used for transport of embryos[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” 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_builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#0a2d61″ header_font_size=”50px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Research” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#636363″ header_font_size=”40px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”-30px||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image 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Research Officer<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Technical (Research)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#636363″ header_font_size=”40px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”-30px||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Mrs. T R Gunathilake” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.1em” background_color=”#0a2d61″ z_index=”1″ custom_padding=”13px||13px||true|false” border_radii=”off||40px||40px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Experimental Officer<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Ms. P G K Perera” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.1em” background_color=”#0a2d61″ z_index=”1″ custom_padding=”13px||13px||true|false” border_radii=”off||40px||40px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Experimental officer<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Mrs. R M S S Rathnayake ” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.1em” background_color=”#0a2d61″ z_index=”1″ custom_padding=”13px||13px||true|false” border_radii=”off||40px||40px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Technical Officer<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Ms. K A D R C Kodikara” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.1em” background_color=”#0a2d61″ z_index=”1″ custom_padding=”13px||13px||true|false” border_radii=”off||40px||40px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Technical Officer<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Non Research” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#636363″ header_font_size=”40px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”-30px||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Mrs. R M K G S Dissanayake” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.1em” background_color=”#0a2d61″ z_index=”1″ custom_padding=”13px||13px||true|false” border_radii=”off||40px||40px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Lab & Field Assistant<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Mr. J A S L Jayasinghe” content_max_width=”1100px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.1em” background_color=”#0a2d61″ z_index=”1″ custom_padding=”13px||13px||true|false” border_radii=”off||40px||40px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Lab & Field Attendant<\/p>\n

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Management Assistant<\/p>\n

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  1. S.P.N.C. Jayarathna, H.G.M.R. Suraweera, N.K.L.S. Piyatissa, P.I.P. Perera, V.R.M. Vidhanaarachchi paper presented at 2nd Tissue Culture Symposium 2022, Organized by ICC-COGENT, held on 04 to 06 May 2022, Jakarta (Virtually) won the Award of 1st runner up in the Poster Contest<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2017″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Dr. V.R.M. Vidhanaarachchi, Dr. H. D. D.Bandupriya, Dr. P. I. P. Perera, Dr. S C Fernando, Dr. L K Weerakoon, Mr. E. S. Santha and Ms. T.R. Gunathilake received Certificate of Commendation \u2018Plantation Sector\u2019at National award for Excellence in Agricultural Research awarded by Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2015″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Dr. H D D Bandupriya received the President\u2019s Award for Scientific Publication, for scientific research evaluated by peers and published in the year 2013[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2014″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Dr. V R M Vidhanaarachchi received the President\u2019s Award for Scientific Publication, for scientific research evaluated by peers and published in the year 2009<\/p>\n

    2. Dr. H D D Bandupriya received the President\u2019s Award for Scientific Publication, for scientific research evaluated by peers and published in the year 2008<\/p>\n

    3. Dr. P.I.P. Perera received Merit Award for Scientific Publication in 2010, awarded by the National Research Council in October 2014<\/p>\n

    4. Dr. P.I.P. Perera received President\u2019s Award for Scientific Publication, for scientific research evaluated by peers and published in the year 2009 awarded in January 2014<\/p>\n

    5. Dr. P.I.P. Perera received President\u2019s Award for Scientific Publication, for scientific research evaluated by peers and published in the year 2008 awarded in January 2014<\/p>\n

    6. Dr. P.I.P. Perera received President\u2019s Award for Scientific Publication, for scientific research evaluated by peers and published in the year 2007 awarded in January 2014[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2011″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Dr. (Ms.) H.D.D. Bandupriya was the recipient of following award.<\/p>\n

    2. Price for the best presentation in Molecular Biology and Gene Manipulation Session of the 23rd Annual Congress of PGIA.<\/p>\n

    3. Merit Award for the best presented at session A, first symposium of the Young Scientist Forum.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2010″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

    1. Dr. (Ms.) S.C. Fernando received of NRC Presidential award for research<\/p>\n

    2. Dr. (Ms.) K. Weerakoon received NRC Presidential award for research<\/p>\n

    3. Dr. (Ms.) P.I. P. Perera received Hiran Thilakarathne special award for postgraduate research<\/p>\n

    4. Recipient of NRC Presidential award for research<\/p>\n

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    Dr. P.I.P. Perera received following awards<\/p>\n

    1. Third World Academy of Science \/ National Science Foundation (TWAS \/ NSF) Young Scientist Award for the scientific excellence in the field of Biology<\/p>\n

    2. Gold Medal for the best paper presentation of the 2nd Symposium on Plantation Crop Research<\/p>\n

    3. Postgraduate Research Merit Award at sixty fourth annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science<\/p>\n

    4. Best paper presentation in the session on Plant Breeding and Biotechnology of the 20th Annul Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture<\/p>\n

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    1. Viability of heat-treated microspores of Cocos nucifera L. for induction of microspore embryogenesis. S.P.N.C. Jayarathna, H.G.M.R. Suraweera, N.K.L.S. Piyatissa, P.I.P. Perera, V.R.M. Vidhanaarachchi. Paper presented at 2nd Tissue Culture Symposium 2022, Organized by ICC-COGENT, held on 04 to 06 May 2022, Jakarta (Virtually). Won the Award of 1st runner up in the Poster Contest.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. P. I. Prasanthi Perera, Vijitha R. M. Vidhanaarachchi (July 2021). Anther Culture in Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Methods in Molecular Biology In book: Doubled Haploid Technology 2289: 167-178, DOI: 10.1007\/978-1-0716-1331-3_11<\/li>\n
      2. P. I. P. Perera, Ranjith Pathirana,V. R. M. Vidhanaarachchi (March 2021) Somatic Embryogenesis in anther-derived fast-growing callus as a long-term source for doubled-haploid production of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 49(1): 505-515, DOI: 10.4038\/jnsfsr.v49i1.9834<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. I. P. Perera, K. F. Motha and V. R. M. Vidhanaarchchi (2020). Morphological and histological analysis of anther-derived embryos of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult 140:685-689<\/li>\n
        2. Shenali Balasooriya, Dinum Perera, Vijitha Vidhanaarachchi, Thanuja Gunathilake, Navodini Jayarathna (2020). Improving Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Micropropagation through Enhanced Somatic Embryogenesis. International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Vol:14, No:11, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology held on November 19-20, 2020 London, United Kingdom\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
        3. N.K.L.S. Piyathissa, P.I.P. Perera and V.R.M. Vidhaanarachchi (2020). Effect of Heat Pretreatment on Induction of Microspore Embryogenesis in Cocos nucifera L. Proceedings of 19th Agricultural Research Symposium 340-344<\/li>\n
        4. H.G.M.R. Suraweera, P.I.P. Perera and S.P.N.C. Jayarathne (2020). Viability of Heat Pre-treated Microspores in Cocos nucifera L. for Androgenesis Induction. Proceedings of 19th Agricultural Research Symposium 405-409<\/li>\n
        5. M.K. Meegahakumbura, H.D.M.A.C. Dissanayaka, S.A.C.N. Perera, C.R.K. Samarasinghe, P.R. Weerasinghe, V. Vidanaarachchi and L. Perera (2020). Exchange and Utilization of Global Genetic Resources in the National Coconut Breeding Programme in Sri Lanka: A Historic Overview. COCOS, 23: 37-46<\/li>\n
        6. H.D.B.K. Hettiarachchi, V.R.M. Vidhanaarachchi, S.P.N.C. Jayarathna and D. Perera (2020). Effect of exogenous polyamines on coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryogenic callus multiplication. COCOS, 23: 47-56.<\/li>\n
        7. Perera, N. Jayarathna (2020). Deviating from the norm: dikiri coconut, Coconut Technology Update Vol:1, Coconut Research Institute, Sri Lanka, pp 3-4.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            V R M Vidhanaarachchi, E S Santha and T R Gunathilake (2019). Improved callogenesis in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) ovary culture. Proceedings of the 7th Plantation Crop Research Symposium, held on 4-6 November 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Bandupriya H D D, Iroshini W W M A, Perera S A C N, Vidhanaarachchi V R M, Fernando S C, Santha E S and Gunathilake T R. (2017) Genetic fidelity testing using SSR marker assay confirms trueness to type of micropropagated coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) plantlets derived from unfertilized ovaries.\u00a0 The Open Plant Science Journal 10: 46-54<\/li>\n
            2. Iroshini Welewanni, Dharshani Bandupriya, Anil Jayasekera (2017) Coconut cryopreservation: Present status and future prospects. CORD 33: 41-61<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Nguyen Q.T, Bandupriya H.D.D.,\u00a0\u00a0 Foale M. and Adkins S.W. (2016) Biology, propagation and utilization of elite coconut varieties (makapuno and aromatics) Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 109: 579 – 589<\/li>\n
              2. Vidhanaarachchi V.R.M., Suranjith W.C. &. Gunathilake T.R. (2016) Effect of genotype, embryo maturity and culture medium on in vitro embryo germination of Sri Lankan coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) varieties. Journal of National Science Foundation 44: 273-278<\/li>\n
              3. Bandupriya H.D.D.,\u00a0\u00a0 Fernando, S.C. and Vidhanaarachchi V.R.M. (2016) Micropropagation and androgenesis in coconut: an assessment of Sri Lankan implication COCOS. 22(1): .31\u201347<\/li>\n
              4. Iroshini W.W.M.A., Jayasekera G.A.U. and Bandupriya H.D.D. (2016) Cryopreservation of coconut embryogenic calli using the encapsulation\/dehydration technique. Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference (WinC 2016) 19-20 August 2016. pp295<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. Bandupriya H D D (2015) Expression of Aintegumenta \u2013like gene related to embryogenic competence in Cocos nucifera L. is confirmed by 454 pyrosequencing transcriptome analysis. CORD, 31 (2): Pp 15 – 25.<\/p>\n

                2. Bandupriya H D D & Dunwell J M (2015) Transcriptome analysis for discovering candidate genes involve in embryogenesis in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) through 454 pyrosequencing. Journal of National Science Foundation, 43 (4): Pp 319 \u2013 336.<\/p>\n

                [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2014″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Bandupriya, H.D.D., Gibbings, J.G. and Dunwell,J.M. (2014) Overexpression of coconut AINTEGUMENTA-like gene, CnANT, promotes in vitro regeneration in transgenic Arabidopsis. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture, 116 (1): Pp 67-79.<\/p>\n

                2. Bandupriya H D D, Fernando S C, Verdeil J-L, Malaurie B (2014) Efficient method of transporting coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) zygotic embryos for cryopreservation of plumules by encapsulation\/dehydration. CORD, 30 (2):<\/p>\n

                3. Wijebandara D M D I, Vidhanaarachchi V R M, Gunathilake T R, Tennakoon (2014). The effect of copper and zinc on embryo germination and seedling growth of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). In: Keerthipala A P (ed.). Towards a green plantation economy, 5th Symposium on Plantation Crop Research, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp. 71-76.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2013″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Bandupriya, H. D. D., Gibbings, J. G. and Dunwell, J. M. (2013) Isolation and characterization of an AINTEGUMENTA-like gene in different coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) varieties from Sri Lanka. Tree Genetics and Genomes, 9 (3): Pp 813-827.\\<\/p>\n

                2. Herath, H.M.D.M.P., Bandupriya, H.D.D. and L.M.H.R Alwis. (2013) Initiation of callogenesis from unfertilized ovary explants of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis jacq.). Proceedings of Fourth Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

                3. Satharasinghe, S., Bandupriya, H.D.D., De Silva, S.N.T. and Vidhanaarachchi V.R.M (2013). Multiplication and differentiation of ovary derived callus of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) for higher embryogenic potential. Proceedings of 12th Agriculture Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

                4. Vidhanaarachchi, V.R.M., Fernando S.C., Perera P.I.P, Weerakoon L.K. (2013) Application of un-fertilized ovary culture to identify elite mother palms of Cocos nucifera L. with regenerative potential. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 41 (1): Pp 29-34.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2012″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Bandupriya, H.D.D., Dunwell, J.M. (2012) Overexpression of CnANT, coconut BABYBOOM homologue alters plant growth and morphology in transgenic Arabidopsis plants. Tropical Agricultural Research, 23 (3): Pp 249-260<\/p>\n

                2. Bandupriya, H. D. D. and Dunwell, J. M. (2012) Sequencing Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) expressed sequenced tags (EST) using 454 Life Sciences Technology. 2012 World Congress on In Vitro Biology, June 3-7, Bellevue, Washington, USA.<\/p>\n

                3. Bandupriya, H. D. D. and Dunwell, J. M. (2012) Analysis and functional annotation of expressed sequence tags from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) mature embryo. In: Hettiarachchi L. S. K. and Abeysinghe I. S. B. (eds.), Proceedings of the 4th Symposium on Plantation Crop Research. September 20-21 Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

                4. Fernando S. C., Santha, E. S., Perera, S. A. C. N., Dissanayake, H. D. M. A., Meegahakumbura, M.G. M. K. and Perera, L. (2012) In vitro characterization of indigenous coconut varieties (Cocos nucifera L.) of Sri Lanka for water stress tolerance. CORD, 28 (2): Pp 55-63[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2011″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Perera, P.I.P., Kularathna, J.D.J.S.M. and Weerakoon, L.K. (2011). Effect of gelling agent and selective sub-culturing on hyperhydricity in anther-derived coconut embryos, CORD, 27(3): Pp. 26-37.<\/p>\n

                2. Fernando, S.C., samarajeewa, D.A.D.S. and Liyanagedara, L.G.N.H.K. (2011). Use of arabinogalactan protein in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) tissue culture: An alternate approach for improved tissue response, CORD, 27(3): Pp. 9-16.<\/p>\n

                3. Malaurie, B., Tregear, J.N., Nan, O., Bandupriya, H.D.D., Borges, M. & Verdeil, J.-L. (2011). Cryopreservation as a Tool for the Management of Coconut Germplasm, Acta Horticulture, 908: Pp. 461-466.<\/p>\n

                4. Bandupriya, H.D.D., Fernando, S.C., Verdeil, J.-L. and Malaurie, B., (2011). Cryopreservation of encapsulated plumules of Coconut; effect of transport\/ store conditions, AsPac. J. Mol. Biol. Biotecnol., 18 (1) : Pp. 135-137.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2010″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. PPerera, P.I.P., Hocher, V., Weerakoon, L.K., Yakandawala, D.M.D., Fernando, S.C. and Verdeli, J-L. (2010). Early inflorescence and floral development in Cocos nucifera L., South African Journal of Botany, 76: Pp. 482-492.<\/p>\n

                2. Fernando, S.C., Santha, E.S. and Hewarathna, D.J.A. (2010). Activated coconut shell charcoal as a component of tissue culture media of Cocos nucifera L., Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 38(3): Pp. 181-185.<\/p>\n

                3. Perera, P.I.P., Hocher, V., Weerakoon, L.K., Yakandawala, D.M.D., Fernando, S.C. and Verdeli, J-L. (2010). Morphological aspects of coconut anther culture derived structures, Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 38(1): Pp. 69-74.<\/p>\n

                4. Fernando, S.C., samarajeewa, D.A.D.S. and Liyanagedara, L.G.N.H.K. (2011). Use of arabinogalactan protein in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) tissue culture: An alternate approach for improved tissue response, In: Book of abstracts; International conference on coconut biodiversity for prosperity, October 25-28, Kasaragod, Kerala, India, Pp. 49.<\/p>\n

                5. Vidhanaarachchi, V.R.M., Fernando, S.C., Perera, P.I.P. and Weerakoon, L.K. (2010). Identification of elite coconut mother palms with in vitro regeneration potential using unfertilized ovary culture, Proceedings on Plantation Crop Research, 30 September -01 October, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Pp. 333.<\/p>\n

                6. Bandupriya, H.D.D., Fernando, S.C., Verdeli, J-L. and Malaurie, B., (2010). Cryopreservation of encapsulated plumules of coconut: effect of transport\/store conditions, AsPac. J. Mol.BiolBiotechnol., 18 (1): Pp. 135-137.<\/p>\n

                7. Bandupriya, H.D.D. and Dunwell, J.M. (2010). Characterization of AINTEGUMENTA like gene in Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) and its expression during embryogenesis, 12th Proceeding of World Congress of the International Association for Plant Biotechnology, June 6-11, St.Louis, Missouri, USA.<\/p>\n

                8. Bandupriya, H.D.D. and Dunwell, J.M. (2010). Isolation and characterization of AINTEGUMENTA like gene in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), International Symposium on the Biology of the Palm Family, May 5-7, Montpellier, France.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2009″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Perera, P.I.P., Vidhanarachchi, V.R.M., Gunathilake, T.R., Yakandawala, D.M.D., Hocher, V., Verdeil, J-L and Weerakoon, L. K. (2009). Effect of plant growth regulators on ovary culture of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture, 99(1): Pp. 73-81.<\/p>\n

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