தாவர உடற்றொழிலியல் பிரிவு

1. Dr. K P Waidyarathne received the best presenter award in coconut sector in the seventh symposium on plantation crop research- “Towards Achieving sustainable development goals in the plantation sector” held during 4-6 November 2019 at Marino beach hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka

1. Mr. M. D. P. Kumarathunga, Research Officer of Plant Physiology Division received the Research Science Award for ComBio 2018. Australian Society of Plant Scientists.

1. 2003 மற்றும் 2005 இல் அறிவியல் சுட்டெண்ணில் வெளிவந்த சர்வதேச நடுவர் சஞ்சிகைகளில் வெளியிடப்பட்ட இரண்டு ஆய்வுக் கட்டுரைகளுக்கு கலாநிதி சி.எஸ். ரணசிங்க முன்னோடி விருதுகளைப் பெற்றார்.

1. 1998 ஆம் ஆண்டு அறிவியல் சுட்டெண்ணில் வெளிவந்த சர்வதேச நடுவர் சஞ்சிகைகளில் வெளியிடப்பட்ட ஆய்வுக் கட்டுரைக்கு டாக்டர். டபிள்யூ.எஸ். மதுரப்பெரும முன்னோடி விருதைப் பெற்றார்.

1. 1995 ஆம் ஆண்டு சிறந்த முதுகலைப் பட்டதாரி மாணவர் கட்டுரையை சமர்ப்பித்ததற்காக, UK, சசெக்ஸ் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் உயிரியலுக்கான பட்டதாரி மையம் வழங்கிய வருடாந்த பரிசை டாக்டர் சிஎஸ் ரணசிங்க பெற்றார்.

1. Kumarathunga, Y. W. C., Weerasinghe, K. W. L. K., Nainanayake, A. D. and Chandrathilake, T. H. (2022). Quantification of photosynthetic light response parameters of four coconut seedling varieties ready for field planting, Proceedings of the 8th Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium held in faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 28th December 2022.

1. Time Series Forecasting of Farmgate Prices of Fresh Coconuts in Three Major Coconut Growing Areas of Sri Lanka. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2021. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2. Gunarathne, K. M. U., Waidyarathne, K. P., Jayasundara, D. D. M., (2021) Developing Regression Models to Estimate Leaf Area of Split/Partially Split Fronds of Coconut Seedlings. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2021. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
3. Bandupriya, D. and Waidyarathne, K. P., (2021) Improved protocol for efficient regeneration of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) anther derived embryos. Journal of National Science Foundation, 49(3).

1. Kumarathunga, D.P.., Drake, J.E., Tjoelker, M.G., Lopez, R., Pfautsch, S., Varhammar, A., & Medlyn, B.E. (2020). The temperature optima for tree seedling photosynthesis and growth depend on water inputs. Global Change Biology, 26,199-188
2. Abeysekara, M.G.D., & Waidyarathne, K.P. (2020). The coconut industry: A review of price forecasting modeling in major coconut producing countries. CORD, 36, 6-22
3. Fernando, W. H. H., Waidyarathne, K.P., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2020). Reduction of experimental error in coconut research by choosing proper data analysis techniques. International Conference on Applied and pure Sciences – 2020, Faculty of Science.
4. Waidyarathne, K.P., & Perera, S.A.C.N. (2020). Extreme weather events and crop yields: A Case study with coconut. In book: Adapting to Climate Change: A Sri Lankan Perspective, The Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
5. Weerasinghe, K.W.L.K., Geekiyanage, N.Kumarathunga, D. (2020) . Response of crops to heat stress in a warming world: Adaptation measures under Sri Lankan context. In Adapting to Climate Change: A Sri Lankan perspective. The Institute of Biology Sri Lanka. Colombo.

1. Kumarathunga, D.P., Medlyn, B.E., Drake, J.E., Rogers, A. and Tjoelker, M.G. (2019). No evidence for triose phosphate limitation of light saturated leaf photosynthesis under current atmospheric Co₂ Plant Cell & Environment.42:3241-3252 (https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.13639)
2. Yang, J., Medlyn, B.E., Duursma,R.A., Kauwe, M.G.De, Kumarathunga , D.,Gimeno, T.E.,Cros,K.Y., Ellsworth,D.S.,Mahmud,K.,Peters,J.,Choat,B. and Eamus,D.(2019).Incorporating non- stomatal limitation improves the performance of leaf and canopy models at high vapour pressure deficit. Tree Physiology (https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tpz103)
3. Yang, J., Medlyn, B.E. Kauwe, M.G.De, Duursma, R.A., Jiang, M., Kumarathunga, D., Crous,K.Y., Gimeno,T.E. Wujeska – Klause, A. and Ellsworth,D.S. (2019).Low sensitivity of gross primary production to elevated CO₂ in a mature Eucalypt woodland.Biogeosciences. 17: 265-27
4. Waidyarathna, K.P., Dissanayake, H.S.M.A.C., Perera, S.A.C.N. and Chandrathilake, T.H. (2019) Impact of extreme weather events on coconut production in IL 1b Agro-ecological region of Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the seventh symposium on plantation crop research- “Towards Achieving sustainable development goals in the plantation sector”. Dr. V.H.L. Rodrigo, Dr. B.W. Wijesuriya, Dr. D.G. Edirisinghe, Dr. N.M.C. Nayanakantha (Eds). Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Dartonfield, Agalawatta,12200, Sri Lanka. pp.1-11
5. Kumarathunge,D., Medlyn, B.E., Drake , J.E. and Tjoelker , M.G. (2019). Acclimation and adaptation of photosynthesis temperature   New   Phytologist Next Generation Scientists 2019, Dublin,Ireland.
6. Medlyn, B.E., Kumarathunga, D., Drake, J.E. and Tjoelker, M.G. (2019). Acclimation and adaptation of photosynthetic temperature responses. Geophysical   Research Abstract.Vol.21, EGU2019 -3285, EGU General Assembly 2019.

1. Kumarathunga, D., Medlyn, B., Drake, J., Tjoelker,M.(2018) Acclimation and adaptation components of the temperature dependence of Plant Photosynthesis at the global scale ComBio2018,Sydney,Australia (poster)
2. Kumarathunga, D., Medlyn, B., Drake, J., Tjoelker, M., JinyanY. (2018) Why is the temperature optimum for canopy photosynthesis lower than that for leaf photosynthesis? Ozflux-AsiaFlux Joint Conference, Darwin, Australia.
3. Kumarathunga D.P., Medlyn, B.E., Drake, J.E., Tjoelker,M.G.(2018)Improved representation of photosynthetic temperature acclimation and adaptation in global vegetation models.Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union ,Washington DC,USA.
4. Mahumd, K., Medlyn, B.E., Kumarathunge, D., Drake, J.E., Aspinwall, M.J., Tjoelker,M.G.(2018) Effect of climate warming on plant carbon balance processes –inference from data assimilation . Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union ,Washington DC,USA.
5. Thudugala, T.K.C., Nugawela ,R.C.W.R.A. and ., Nainanayake ,A.D.(2018)A comparative Study of soil moisture depletion and root growth in nursery plants of oil palm ,rubber and tea under greenhouse condition .Proceeding of the 17^th  Agricultural Research Symposium ,Wayaba University of Sri Lanka.

1. Ranasinghe, C.S., Kumarathunga,D. and Kiriwandeniya ,K.,(2017).Genotypic differences in cardinal temperatures for in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube growth of coconut hybrids, Experimental Agriculture ,1-13.
2. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe,C.S., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,L., (2017)An approach to reduce the heat and water stress induce hybrid seed nut failures in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Proceeding of SLAYS Open Froum 2017, Reserch for Impact: March of the Sri Lanka Young Scientist Colombo, 1^st March 2017.
3. Pathmeswaran, C., Lokupitiya, E and Waidyarathne ,K.P.,(2017). Assessment of the impact of Extreme Weather Events on Coconut Productivity in Selected Location of Sri Lanka in: Proceedings of international conference on climate change held in February 2017 in
4. Somdasa, I.N.N.D., Nainanayake, A.D., and Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., (2017). Assessment of Root Distribution Pattern of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Palm with respect to different fertilizer application techniques, in proceedings of 16^th Agriculture Research Symposium held in Wayaba University, Makadura on 09-10 November, 527-531.
5. Waidyarathne, K.P., Dissanayake, H.D.M.A.C., Perera, S.A.C.N., and Chandrathilake, T.H., (2017) Temporal yield stability of coconuts to extreme whether events, in: proceedings of the international Statistics conference 2017 held in December 2017in Colombo, IASSL, Sri Lanka.

1. Perera,S.A.C.N., Waidyarathna, K.P., Dissanayake ,H.D.M.A.C., Nainanayake, N.P.A.D., Ekanayake,G.K. (2016).Comparative evaluation of Sri Lanka Tall and Dwarf x Tall coconut  hybrids for tolerance to Weligama coconut leaf wilt  disease in Sri Lanka,CORD,32:2,1-8.
2. Nainanayake, A.D., Gunathilake, J., Kumarathunga, M.D.P., Gunawardena, N.P., and Wijesekra, H.T.R. (2016). Limitation in the use of spectral analysis to detect Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease affected palms in southern Sri Lanka. COCOS, 22:13-24.
3. Nainanayake, A.D., Kumarathunga, M.D.P., de Silva,P.H.P.R.(2016). A survey of land for Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease affected palms outside the declared boundary in the southern Sri Lanka.COCOS, 22:57-64.
4. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe,C.S., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,A.A.F.L.K., (2016) Early fruit set in dwarf x tall crosses of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) under reciprocal pollination between heat and drought stressed and non – stressed International Journal of Agriculture Foresty and Plantaion,3,105-113
5. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe,C.S., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,L., (2016) Early fruit set in dwarf x tall crosses of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) under reciprocal pollination between heat and drought stressed and non – stressed The 3^rd Kuala Lumpur Internationa  Agriculture Foresty and Plantaion conference  (KLIAFP), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21^st-22^nd May 2016.
6. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe,C.S., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,L., (2016) Effect of Heat  and Drought  stress  during  critical  stage of flower  development  on pollen  quality  of Sri Lanka  Tall and San Ramon varities  of cococnut (Cocos nucifera L.) Proceeding of the Wayaba University International conference (WinC), Sri Lanka, 277.
7. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe,C.S., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,A.A.F.L.K., (2016) Effects of high temperature and low rainfall on quantity and quality of Sri Lanka Dwarf Green Female flowers that are used for controlled hybridization in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), Proceeding of the international  Forestry and Environmental Symposium 2016 ,University  of Sri Jayewardenepure ,Sri Lanka ,134.
8. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe,C.S., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,L., (2016)An approach to reduce the heat and water stress induce hybrid seed nut failures in coconut (Cococ nucifera L.) Proceeding of SLAYS Open Froum 2017, Reserch for Impact: March of the Sri Lanka Young Scientist Colombo, 1st March 2017,6.
9. Ekanayaka, N.R.C.D.B., Amarasinghe ,K.G.A.P.K., Gajanayake.B, Ranasinghe C.S.(2016). Awareness on climate Change Impact and knowledge in adaptation strategies among the coconut growers in Kurunagala Distric of Sri Lanka Proceeding of 15 ^th Agriculture Research Symposium ,Wayaba University of Sri Lanka ,28-29 June ,500-504.
10. Ranasinghe,C.S., Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,A.A.F.L.K., (2016)A pollination strategy to increase the setting of Dwarf x Tall hybrid seed coconut under heat and water stress . In: Proceeding of the 3^rd international symposium on coconut research and development, central Plantations Crops Research Institute, Kerala, India, 10-12 December 2016,8.
11. Ranasinghe,C.S., Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Abeysinghe, D.C.,Perera,A.A.F.L.K., (2016) A Novel approach to minimize failure  in fruit  set in  the production  of Dwarf x Tall hybrid seed of coconut (Coocs nucifera L.)Under heat and water stress.In: Proceedings of the sixth – Plantation Agriculture towards National Prosperity ‘. Vidhana arachchi ,V.R.M.,Herath ,H.M.I.K.,Meegaskubura ,M.K.,Kumara A.D.N.T. and Nadeesha,M.K.F.(Eds).Colombo ,2-4 November 2016, 77-92.
12. Seelarathna W.A.H.K., Ranasinghe C.S., Warnasooriya W.M.R.S.K. (2016) Carbon Sequestration of coconut mono cropping and coconut – Gliricidia intercropping system in the intermediate zone od Sri Lanka .8^th Annual Research Symposium 2016, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka ,51.
13. Udadeniya, U.V.P. N, Ranasinghe, C.S., Abeysinghe,D.C., (2016)Response of leaf physiology parameters of improvedcocoocnut (Cocos nucifera L.) Hybrid to high temperature and drought stress .Proceeding of 15^th Agriculture Research Symposium, Wayaba University of Sri Lanka, 28-29June, 455-459.
14. Waidyarathna ,K.P.and Peiris ,T.S.G.(2016) .Effect of frequency of harvesting coconut in framer’s field in different land suitability classes of coconut .Proceeding  of the sixth symposium on plantation crop research,2:157-166.

1. Ranasinghe, C. S, Silva, L R S, Premasiri R D N (2015) Major determinants of fruit set and yield fluctuation in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), Journal of National Science Foundation 43 (3), 253-264.

2. Ranasinghe, C. S, Kumaratunga D, Jayaranjini S, De Costa W A J M (2015) Photosynthetic irradiance response, canopy photosynthesis and their variation with canopy strata in tall and dwarf x tall coconut cultivars (Cocos nucifera). Scientia Horticulturae 189, 175-183.

3. Ranasinghe C S and Premasiri R D N (2015) Dry matter requirements for growth and respiration of coconut. COCOS 21, 21-31.

4. Ranasinghe C S, Nainanayake N P A D and Kumarathunge D P (2015) Coconut Yield Forecast, volume 1 (Issues1 &2), January and June 2015, Coconut Research Institute.

2. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe, C. S., Abeysinghe, D. C and Perera, A. A. F. L. K (2014) Effects of Heat and Drought Stress on the Development of Reproductive Organs of Different Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Cultivars under Controlled Pollination Conditions in Sri Lanka. 2ND International Conference on advances in Plant Sciences (ICAPS 2014), November 18-22, Kuching, Malaysia. P 60.

3. Amarasinghe, K.G.A.P.K., Ranasinghe, C. S., Abeysinghe, D. C and Perera, A. A. F. L. K (2014) Heat and Drought Stress Effect on pollen quality of major pollen donors in Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) used for artificial hybridization programme in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka, 29-30 August 2014, p 245.

4. Arachchi K.A.W.N.K., Ranasinghe C S and Costa W.A.J.M. De. (2014) Possible influence of flower carbohydrates on the flower quality of coconut in response to variations in water availability prior to flower opening. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (Ipurse) -2014, University of Peradeniya, p 16.

5. Kumarathunge, M. D. P. (2014). Extreme temperature events in three major coconut growing agroecological regions of Sri Lanka. In A. P. Keerthipala (ed). Proceedings of the fifth symposium on plantation crop research-Towards a green plantation economy. Colombo, Sri Lanka 287-298.

6. Muthugala, D. S. Kumarathunge, M. D. P. and Nalaka, G. D. A. (2014). Diurnal variation of Photosynthesis and gas exchange characteristics in selected Coconut (Cocos nucifera) varieties. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Research Symposium. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.

7. Nadeeshani S M A O, Ranasinghe C S, Warnasooriya W M R S K (2014) Temperature and rainfall variability on carbohydrate content of anthers and pollen germination in coconut. 6th Annual Research Symposium 2014, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, p 83.

8. Peiris N C, Ranasinghe C S, Abeysinghe, D C, Amarasinghe K.G.A.P.K (2014) Effect of heat and drought stress on quality of male and female flowers of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivars used for hybrid seed production. Proceedings of 13th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 7-8th August, 446-450.

9. Ranasinghe, C S, Premasiri R D N and Pradeep A P C (2014). Vulnerability of coconut based agroforestry systems in Sri Lanka to climate change. Abstracts of the 3rd World Congress on Agroforestry: Trees for life: accelerating the impact of agroforestry (Eds. M. A. Wachira, B. Rabar, C. Magaju). 10-14 Feb, New Delhi, India. p 287.

10. Ranasinghe C S (2014) Climate Change Impacts on Coconut Production and Potential Adaptation Measures for the Asia and Pacific Region. Proceedings of the XLVI APCC COCOTECH conference, 7-11 July, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2. Kadugammulla B P, Ranasinghe C S, Abeysinghe, D C (2013) Response of stomatal characteristics of different cultivars of Cocos nucifera L. to environmental factors in IL1a and DL3. Proceedings of 12th Agricultural Research Symposium, 30th-31st May 2013, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila. 170-174.

3. Wickramasinghe A S M P M, Ranasinghe C S, Abeysinghe, D C (2013) Response of physiological parameters and leaf dry matter accumulation in different improved coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivars to environmental conditions in DL3 and IL1a. Proceedings of 12th Agricultural Research Symposium, 30th-31st May 2013, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila. 274-278.

4. Ranasinghe C S (2013) Impact of climate change on coconut and identification of adaptation measures with special emphasis on reproductive development. Gunasena, H.P.M., Gunathilake, H.A.J., Everard, J.M.D.T, Ranasinghe, C.S. and Nainanayake, A.D. (2013) (Eds). Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations for food and Environment Security, “Sustaining Agriculture under Changing Climate”, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka; Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy, Sri Lanka, World Agroforestry Centre, Regional Office, New Delhi, India. 101-113.

5. Rangani H G U, Ranasinghe C S, Warnasooriya W M R S K (2013) Estimation of total dry matter requirement of developing fruits of improved coconut cultivars. Abstract in undergraduate research symposium proceedings, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 31st July, p 36.

2. Ranasinghe, C S, Nainanayake, N P A D, Silva, L R S, Premasiri R D N (2012) Quantifying the effect of climatic factors and competition for assimilates on survival rate of young nuts and its impact on yield fluctuation in coconut In: Proceedings of the fourth Symposium on Plantation Crop Research – Technological Innovations for sustainable plantation economy (Eds. L S K Hettiarachchi, I S B Abeysinghe), 20-21 September, Colombo, 265-282.

3. Ranasinghe C S (2012). Impact of climate change on reproductive Survivability of Coconut’ International consultation workshop on ‘Sustainable development: twenty years of Rio: Biodiversity,-development – Livelihoods’ at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai, India, 15-17 February.

4. Ranasinghe C S (2012). Implications of Climate Change on Coconut Sector and Agroforestry Systems in Sri Lanka and livelihoods, 6th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural economics Association, on 23rd November. CRI, Sri Lanka.

5. C S Ranasinghe (2012) Impacts of climate change on coconut. In: Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) CLIMATEnet Blog.

6. Nainanayake, A. D. and Ranasinghe, C. S. (2012). Physiological and Biochemical effects of palm and on production In: Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease. (Ed. Gunasena, H.P.M). Occasional Publications. Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka. pp.

7. Nainanayake, A. D. and Wijesekara, H. T. R. (2012). Spreading pattern and GIS mapping In: Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease. (Ed. Gunasena, H.P.M). Occasional Publications, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka. pp.

1. Ranasinghe, C.S. (2011). Environmental Services of Coconut Based Agroforestry Systems, In: Increasing coconut land productivity through agroforestry interventions, Pushpakumar,a D.K.N.G., Gunasena, H.P.M., Gunathilake, J.G. and Singh, V.P. (Eds.), Proceedings of a symposium held at the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka on 15th March 2011, CRI, Sri Lanka, World Agroforestry Centre, South Asia Office, New Delhi, India, National Multipurpose tree species Research Network of Sri Lanka, Pp. 87-98.

2. Ranasinghe, C.S. and Thimothias, K.S.H. (2011). Estimation of carbon sequestration potential in coconut plantations under different growth conditions, Journal of National Science Foundation (in press).

3. Ranasinghe, C.S., Illankoon, I.M.I., Silva, L.R.S., Premasiri, R.D.N., Pradeep, A.P.C. (2011). Transitory carbohydrate reserves in vegetative organs of coconut under different growth conditions and its relation with reproductive and vegetative growth of the palm, COCOS (in press).

4. பண்டார, HMHNK, ரணசிங்க, CS, குணதிலக, HAWS (2011). தென்னை நாற்றுகளின் ஸ்டோமாடல் குணாதிசயங்கள், குளோரோபில் உள்ளடக்கம் மற்றும் உலர் பொருட்களைப் பிரிக்கும் முறை மற்றும் பல்வேறு மற்றும் மண்ணின் ஈரப்பதத்துடன் அவற்றின் மாறுபாடு, 11வது விவசாய ஆராய்ச்சி கருத்தரங்கின் நடவடிக்கைகள், 2011 செப்டம்பர் 20-21, இலங்கை வயம்பா பல்கலைக்கழகம், மகாந்துரா, கோனாவி. , பக். 391-395.

5. Peiris, P.U.S., Ranasinghe, C.S., Gunathilake, H.A.W.S. (2011). Response of physiological and morphological parameters of CRIC60 and CRIC65 coconut seedlings to different light levels and its variation with soil moisture availability, Proceedings of 11th Agricultural Research Symposium, 20th -21st September 2011, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Pp. 396-400.

6. Ranasinghe, C.S. (2011). Early nut setting: Crucial determinant of coconut yield, Coconut Technology Update, Issue 1, CRI.

2. Ranasinghe, K.M.R., Ranasinghe, C.S. and Gunathilake, H.A.W.S. (2010). Effect of heat stress on pollen germination and fruit set of different varieties of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), Proceedings of 10th Agricultural Research Symposium, 12-13 August 2010, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Pp. 236-240.

3. Ranasinghe, C.S., waidyarathna, K.P., Pradeep, I.A.P.C. and Meneripitiya, M.S.K. (2010). Approach to screen coconut varieties for high temperature tolerance by in-vitro pollen germination, COCOS,19: Pp. 1-12.

4. Nainanayake, N.P.A.D., Werakkody, W.A.T.L., Wijesekara, H.T.R., Waidyarathne, K.P. and Subathma, W.G.R. (2010), Impact of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease (WCLWD) on morphological, physiological and yield aspects of coconut palms, In: Proceedings of the Third symposium on Plantation Crop Research – Stakeholder Empowerment through Technology Advances, R.S. Darmakeerthi and A.M.W.K. Senevirathne (Eds.), September 30 and October 01,2010, Cinnaman Grand Hotel, Colombo, Sri lanka, Pp. 258-275.

5. Madurapperuma, W.S., De Costa, W.A.J.M, Sangakkara, U.R. and Jayasekara, C. (2010). Cell Membrane Stability (CMS) as a tool to identify the magnitude of stress in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) seedlings, In: Proceedings of the Third symposium on Plantation Crop Research- Stakeholder Empowerment through Technology Advances, R.S. Darmakeerthi and A.M.W.K. Senevirathne (Eds.), September 30 and October 01,2010, Cinnaman Grand Hotel, Colombo, Sri lanka, Pp. 93-99.

6. Madurapperuma, W.S., De Costa, W.A.J.M, Sangakkara, U.R. and Jayasekara, C. (2010). Effects of water stress on root hydraulic conductivity of seedlings of two coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivars grown under plant house condition, In: Proceedings of the Third international symposium of Sabaragamuwa, Belihuloya,Sri lanka, 70140, Pp. 33.

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