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Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Various Crude Extracts of Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) and Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) plants
(2023-09)Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) and Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) plants belong to underutilized fruit plants in Sri Lanka. These plants are comprised of valuable phytochemicals such as flavonoids, and phenolics which can act as ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Different Fractions of Two Underutilized Fruit Crops in Sri Lanka: Tamarindus indica (Siyabala) and Cynometra cauliflora (Nam-Nam)
(2023-09)Due to adverse effects exerted by currently applying synthetic food preservatives, there is a timely need of discovery of natural food preservatives. The present study was aimed to discover the antimicrobial potential ... -
Antifungal Efficacy of Biogenic Waste Derived Colloidal/ Nanobiochar against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Species Complex
(2023-09)Anthracnose disease, caused by Colletotrichum spp., is the primary cause of postharvest losses in Musa spp. While various physical, chemical and biological methods have been developed to control this disease, their ... -
Antioxidant Potential of Some Selected Underutilized Fruit Species Grown in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Despite having a wide variety of fruits and being one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, Sri Lanka’s resources are still mostly untapped. Secondary metabolites known as antioxidants have the power to lessen oxidative ... -
Antioxidant Properties of Flavoured Ceylon Black Tea Consumer Packs
(2023-09)Ceylon tea is reported to have numerous health benefits. However, limited studies have evaluated health benefits of Ceylon flavoured teas. This study examined the antioxidant properties (AP) of ten flavoured black teas ... -
Application of the Peak-to-Valley Method for in-situ Gamma Spectroscopy Using NaI(Tl) Detector
(2023-09)The depth distribution in soil is required to quantify the radioactivity in environment using in-situ gamma spectroscopy. The conventional approach to determining depth distribution is the core sampling method, which ... -
Assessing the Efficacy of Pumpkin Waste-mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Enhancing Agro-waste Valorization through Antioxidant Activity Evaluation
(2023-09)The utilization of agro-waste to synthesize nanoparticles (NPs) has drawn significant fascination owing to its crucial role in promoting environmental sustainability. This study focused on utilizing agro-wastes of Suprema ... -
Bioassay on the Stability of Pigments Extracted by Bacteria Isolated from Wastewater
(2023-09)Microbial pigments are substances that can absorb light in the visible range and emit color while playing an important role in the physiology and molecular processes of microorganisms. Pigment production is a method of ... -
Biopriming of Rice Seeds with Plant-Growth-Promoting Trichoderma citrinoviride TRI103 Reduces Nitrogen Fertilizer Usage Under Greenhouse Conditions
(2023-09)The increased use of synthetic fertilizers in agriculture has been a financial burden for farmers while posing environmental and human health risks. This study aimed to explore the impact of seed biopriming with a novel ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Composition, Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity between Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica Fruit Rind by Five Extraction Methods
(2023-09)Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica are endemic to Sri Lanka. Garcinia rind extracts are used to treat ulcers, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia by the traditional medicine practice. However, studies on ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Association Between the Sleep Quality and Meal Patterns of Undergraduates of a Selected Educational Institute in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)A quality sleep is crucial for the academic performance, psychological wellbeing and overall health of undergraduates. Since nowadays unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping meals, snack overconsumption and nocturnal ... -
Determination Of Pathogenic Bacteria in Commercially Available Fresh Green Leafy Vegetables in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Foodborne illnesses from pathogenic microorganisms are a global health concern. Fresh green leafy vegetables are vital but prone to contamination, necessitating precautions. The present study aimed to determine the ... -
Developing a Sulfur-based Antifungal Solution for Dermatophytosis and Assessment of its Antifungal Activity in-vitro against Microsporum canis – A Pilot Study from Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Dermatophystosis is a skin condition affecting the cosmetic appearance and the quality of life of people. This is caused by many species of dermatophytes, among them is Microsporum canis, a fungus in canine and feline ... -
The Effect of Genetic Introgression on Phenotype in Dicrurus Drongos Across a Climatic Gradient in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Hybridization or introgression enables species to mix traits, allowing horizontal gene flow and varying parental alleles and phenotypes. Belihuloya, located in the intermediate zone is a transitioning point between dry ... -
The Effect of Genetic Introgression on Phenotype in Dicrurus Drongos Across a Climatic Gradient in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Hybridization or introgression enables species to mix traits, allowing horizontal gene flow and varying parental alleles and phenotypes. Belihuloya, located in the intermediate zone is a transitioning point between dry ... -
Effect of Sugar Component Changes during Processing of High Grown Black Tea using High Performance Liquid Chromatography Technique
(2023-09)Black tea, produced through a series of processing steps including withering, rolling, roll breaking, aeration, and drying of young tea shoots from Camellia sinensis (L.) plant, is cultivated in various agro-ecological ... -
Effects of Banana Leaves and Paddy Straw on the Growth, Nutrition Composition, Bioactive Compound Levels, and Antioxidant Activity of Pleurotus ostreatus (American Oyster Mushroom)
(2023-09)Pleurotus ostreatus (American oyster mushroom) is one of the most commonly cultivated mushroom species in the world and is known to grow faster than other edible mushrooms. They are cultivated on various agricultural ... -
Enhanced Vector Transport of Ciprofloxacin by Aged Polyethylene Microplastics in the Presence of Organic Matter
(2023-09)The comparative assessments of an emerging pollutant, ciprofloxacin ( CPX) adsorption to both pristine and aged polyethylene (PE) microplastics and their desorption at different environmental factors and possible binding ... -
Estimation of Phenolic Content, Flavonoid Content, and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Fruits in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The aim of this study was to evaluate the Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC), and in vitro antioxidant activity, of six underutilized fruits in Sri Lanka. The selected fruits are Elaeocarpus ... -
Evaluation of Native Rhizobia as Potential Candidates for Developing Biofertilizers for Improving Legume Cultivation in Dry Zone Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Biofertilizers are currently receiving much attention due to the adverse effects associated with conventional synthetic fertilizers on human and environmental health. The major limitation of biofertilizers is their poor ...