Prof. K.K.I.U. Arunakumara
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Prof. K.K.I.U. Arunakumara

Senior Professor (Chair)
Department of Crop Science,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100
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Research Interests
Horticultural Crop Production Wood Properties and Anatomy Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Agrotechnology Aquatic Plant Resources
Qualifications
Positions

Biography

Prof. K.K.I.U. Aruna Kumara is a Senior Professor in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

Responsibilities

Total: 23
  • 01
    Head, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from November 2015 to date.
  • 02
    Member of the Taskforce to prevent and eliminate ragging in Universities, University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, for a three-year period from 01 st November 2017.
  • 03
    Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from January 2014 to March 2020.
  • 04
    Academic Warden, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from June 2008 to September 2012.
  • 05
    Chairman, Internal Quality Assurance Unit of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from 05 th May 2014 to July 2016.
  • 06
    Chairman, Curriculum Development Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from January 2015 to July 2016.
  • 07
    President , Federation of University Teacher’s Association (FUTA) from November 2017 to November 2018.
  • 08
    Acting President , Federation of University Teacher’s Association (FUTA) from April 2017 to November 2017.
  • 09
    Vice President , Federation of University Teacher’s Association (FUTA) from January 2011 to January 2012 and from January 2016 to April 2017.
  • 10
    President, Ruhuna Agriculture Faculty Teachers’ Association (RAFTA) for consecutive two years from August 2009 to January 2012 and for another consecutive two years from January 2016 to February 2018.
  • 11
    Secretary, Ruhuna Agriculture Faculty Teachers’ Association (RAFTA) for consecutive two years from July 2007.
  • 12
    Secretary, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-2014, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
  • 13
    Faculty Co-ordinator, Staff Development Center of University of Ruhuna from October 2011 to October 2012.
  • 14
    Vice President, Staff Welfare Society of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna in year 2008.
  • 15
    Chief Organizer, Staff Welfare Society of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna in year 2009.
  • 16
    President, Sahana Scholarship Foundation of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, since February 2005.
  • 17
    Student Councilor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from 01/02/2003 to 30/04/2003 and from 21/10/2003 to 01/09/2004.
  • 18
    Academic Councilor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from September 2009 to December 2012.
  • 19
    Secretary, Logistic committee and Member of the main organizing committee of the National Symposium held in October 2008 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
  • 20
    President, Logistic committee of the National Symposium held in October 2009 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
  • 21
    President, Logistic committee and Member of the main organizing committee of the International Symposium held in November 2010 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
  • 22
    Coordinator, Exhibition organizing committee of the Department of Crop Science and Member of the Silver Jubilee Exhibition organizing committee of the University of Ruhuna in 2003.
  • 23
    Senior Treasurer, Buddhist Association of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, since May 2002.

Journal Publications

Total: 58
01
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Alwis, P. L. A. G., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2022). Strength index-based timber classification of Sri Lankan timbers and potential for finger-joint production from wood off-cuts. International Wood Products Journal, 1-9.
02
Muthumala, C. K., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., De Silva, S., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2022). Evaluation of the flexural strength and failure modes of seven types of finger jointed wood species. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, 22(2), 680-689.
03
Kalpani, K. L. M., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Fernando, K. M. C., & Walpola, B. C. (2022). Prospects of Cannabis and its cultivation in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 4(1).
04
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola, B. C., & Karunatunga, C. (2022). Assessment of the early growth of Agarwood (Aquilaria crassna) seedlings under different sources of nutrients. Journal of Forest Science, 68(1), 1-7.
05
Wang, S., Wan, W., Wang, Z., Zhang, H., Liu, H., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Cui, Q., & Song, X. (2021). A two-stage adaptive laboratory evolution strategy to enhance docosahexaenoic acid synthesis in oleaginous thraustochytrid. Frontiers in nutrition, 8, 795491.
06
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola, B. C., & Karunatunga, C. (2021). Effect of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) on growth and P uptake of Wallapatta (Gyrinops walla Gaertn.) seedlings. Rajarata University Journal, 6(2), 1-7.
07
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2021). Failure modes and compression strength of seven finger-jointed wood species from Sri Lanka. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, 21(6), 2215-2223. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11668-021-01274-9 . ISSN: 1864-1245. SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 0.926.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Alwis, P. L. A. G., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2021). Identification of the best finger joint configuration for Sri Lankan wood species based on the flexural strength. Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science, 22(2), 32-42. ISSN: 0972172X, 09768432. SCI Journal, Impact Factor:1.0.
09
Fernando, K. M. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2021). Sustainable organic waste management and nutrients replenishment in the soil by vermicompost: A review. AGRIEAST, 15(2), 32-51.
10
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2021). Evaluation of the failure modes of the finger-jointed timber species for utilization of waste timber.
11
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Alwis, P. L. A. G., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2021). Assessment of the compression strength performance of finger-jointed wood products. Research Journal of Engineering Sciences, 10(1), 12-19. ISSN 2278 – 9472.
12
Muthumala, C. K., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., De Silva, S., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2021). Assessment of finger-joint efficiencies in Sri Lankan timber species. The Sri Lanka Forester, Department of Forest Conservation, Sri Lanka, 40, 57-70. ISSN: 0258-624X.
13
Dharmasena, K. P. S. S., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2020). Effect of plant growth regulators on seed germination in walla patta (Gyrinops walla). Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 2(2), 56-69. ISSN: 2673-1401.
14
Bandara, J. M. B. M. G., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2020). Development of low-cost growing media for Spirulina using alternative Carbon sources. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 23(1), 41-47. ISSN: 1391-1945.
15
Wijamunige, M., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2020). Effectiveness of farmer field school program of minor irrigation systems in Hambantota district. Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition, 3(2), 17-32. ISSN: 2579-1850.
16
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2020). Finger joint technique to mitigate climate change. Neela Haritha, Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka, 3, 147-152. ISSN: 2536-8591.
17
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2019). Classification of finger joint timber based on strength index. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 22(2), 32-42. ISSN: 1391-1945.
18
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2019). Identifying the strength grade for finger jointed timber species according to BS 5268-2:2002. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 9(2), 55-64. ISSN: 2235-9370.
19
Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2019). Investigate the most suitable glue type for finger-joints production in Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Agriculture & Forestry Science, 7(1), 21-23. ISSN: 2320-6063.
20
Muthumala, C. K., De Siva, S., Alwis, P. L. A. G., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2018). Effect of finger joining on flexural strength of commonly used timber species in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 21(3 & 4), 27-32. ISSN: 1391-3646.
21
Kumarage, D. P., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2017). Cultivation of fruits as alternative crops in Hambantota district: Potentials and prospects. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 20(1-2), 1-10. ISSN: 1391-3646.
22
Walpola, B. C., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Yoon, M. H. (2015). Application of different immobilized forms of Aspergillus Awamori in in-organic phosphate solubilization. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 18(4), 142-147. ISSN: 1391-3646.
23
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola, B. C., & Yoon, M. H. (2015). Bioaugmentation-assisted phytoextraction of Co, Pb and Zn: an assessment with a phosphate-solubilizing bacterium isolated from metal-contaminated mines of Boryeong Area in South Korea. Biotechnology, Agronomy, Society and Environment (BASE), 19(2), 143-152. ISSN : 13706233, 1780450. SCI Journal, Impact Fcator: 1.34.
24
Walpola, B. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2015). Assessment of phosphate solubilization and indole acetic acid production in plant growth promoting bacteria isolated from green house soils of Gonju-gun, South Korea. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 18(1), 31-39. ISSN: 1391-3646.
25
Nayana, E. K. E., Subasinghe, S., Amarasinghe, M. K. T. K., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Kumarasinghe, H. K. M. S. (2015). Effect of maturity and potting media on vegetative propagation of Salacia reticulata (Kothalahimbatu) through stem cuttings. International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 1(1), 47-54.
26
Walpola, B. C., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Song, J. S., Lee, C. J., & Yoon, M. H. (2014). Mobilization of heavy metals in contaminated soils induced by bioaugmentation of Shewanella xiamenensis HM14. Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer, 47(4), 290-298. ISSN: 0367-6315.
27
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola, B. C., Song, J. S., Shin, M. J., Lee, C. J., & Yoon, M. H. (2014). Phytoextraction of heavy metals induced by bioaugmentation of a phosphate solubilizing bacterium. Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture, 33, 155-164. http://dx.doi.org/10.5338/KJEA.2014.33.3.220 . ISSN: 1225-3537.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola B.C, & Yoon, M. H. (2013). Alleviation of phyto-toxicity of copper on agricultural plants. Journal of Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry, 56(5), 505-517 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s13765-013-3126-5 . ISSN : 1738-2203, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 1.129.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola B.C, & Yoon, M. H. (2013). Current status of heavy metal contamination in Asia’s rice lands. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 12, 355-377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-013-9323-1 . ISSN : 1572-9826, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 4.957.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola B.C, & Yoon, M. H. (2013). Banana peel: A green solution for metal removal from contaminated waters. Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture, 32(2), 108-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.5338/KJEA.2013.32.2.108 . ISSN: 1225-3537.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola B.C, & Yoon, M. H. (2013). Agricultural methods for toxicity alleviation in metal contaminated soils. A review. Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer, 46(2), 73-80. ISSN: 0367-6315.
32
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola B.C, & Yoon, M. H. (2013). Aluminum toxicity and tolerance mechanism in cereals and legumes - A Review. Journal of Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry, 56(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13765-012-2314-z . ISSN : 1738-2203. SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 1.129.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola, B. C., & Yoon, M. H. (2012). How do citrus crops cope with aluminum toxicity?. Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer, 45(6), 928-935. ISSN: 0367-6315.
34
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. ( 2011). Recent advances in research on Gymnemasylvestre R. BR. (Masbedda). Ayurveda Sameekshawa, 2(7), 99-104.
35
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Nayana, E. K. E. C., & Subasinghe, S. (2011). Growth response of Salacia reticulata (Kothalahimbatu) seedlings to different rates of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Ayurveda Sameekshawa, 2(7), 195-199.
36
Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Walpola, B. C., Subasinghe, S., & Yoon, M. H. (2011). Pterocarpussantalinus Linn f. (Rathhandun): A review of its botany, uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. Journal of Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry, 54(4), 495-500. ISSN : 1738-2203, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 1.129.
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Walpola, B. C., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Yoon, M. H. (2011). Evaluation of nitrogen mineralization in soil polluted by zinc and cadmium. Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer, 44(4), 559-564. ISSN: 0367-6315.
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Walpola, B. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2011). Carbon and nitrogen mineralization of a plant residue amended soil: The effect of salinity stress. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 46(4), 565-572. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v46i4.9608 . ISSN: 0304-9809.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2010). Salacia reticulata WIGHT (Kothalahimbatu): A Review of botany, phytochemistry and pharmacology. Journal of Tropical Agriculture Research and Extension, 13(2), 41-47. ISSN: 1391-3646.
40
Walpola, B. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2010). Decomposition of Gliricidia leaves: The effect of particle size of leaves and soil texture on carbon mineralization. Journal of Tropical Agriculture Research and Extension, 13(1), 19-23. ISSN: 1391-3646.
41
Walpola, B. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2010). Effect of salt stress on decomposition of organic matter and nitrogen mineralization in animal manure amended soils. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 5(1), 9-18. ISSN: 1936-2706.
42
Walpola, B. C., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Senanayake, A. P., & Wanniarachchi, S. D. (2009). Gliricidia leaves decomposition: the effect of particle size on microbial respiration. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(3), 343-350. ISSN: 0258-7122.
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Zhu, Q., Zhang, X., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2009). Ultrastructure of sporophyte of Cladosiphon okamuranus Tokida (Ectocarpales, Phaeophyceae). Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 38(2), 177-180. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v38i2.5143 . ISSN : 0253-5416, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 0.150.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Xuecheng, Z. (2009). Effects of heavy metals (Pb 2+ and Cd 2+ ) on the ultrastructure, growth and pigment contents of the unicellular cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803. Chinese Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 27(2), 397-403. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00343-009-9123-1 . ISSN : 0254-4059, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 1.068.
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Walpola, B. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2009). Effect of particle size of Gliricidia leaves and soil structure on N mineralization. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 4(3), 122-130. ISSN: 1936-2706.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Zhang, X., & Song, X. (2008). Bioaccumulation of Pb2+ and its effects on growth, morphology and pigment contents of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis. Journal of Ocean University of China, 7(4), 397-403. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11802-008-0397-2 . ISSN : 1672-5182, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 0.802.
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Liu, S., Zhang, X., Zang, X., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2008). Genotoxic evaluation of the GH transgenic Synechocystis using mice and turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.). Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, 653(1-2), 113-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mrgentox.2008.04.003 . ISSN : 1383-5718, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 2.506.
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Liu, S., Zhang, X., Zang, X., Liu, B., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Xu, D., & Zhang, X. (2008). Growth, feed efficiency, body muscle composition, and histology of flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) fed GH transgenic Synechocystis. Aquaculture, 277(1-2), 78-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2008.02.011 . ISSN : 0044-8486, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 3.224.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Zhang, X. C. (2008). Heavy metal bioaccumulation and toxicity with special reference to microalgae. Journal of Ocean University of China (Oceanic and Coastal Sea Research), 7(1), 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11802-008-0060-y . ISSN : 1672-5182, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 0.802.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Xuecheng, Z., & Yijing, Z. (2007). Growth and pigment biosynthesis of Spirulina platensis as affected by Pb 2+ concentrations. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 36(2), 177-179. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v36i2.1509 . ISSN: 0253-5416, SCI Journal,Impact Fcator: 0.150.
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Zhu, Q., Zhang, X., Xu, D., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Shi, Y., & Zhu, L. (2007). Plurispore development of Cladosiphon okamuranus Tokida (Chordariaceae, Phaeophyta). Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 36(2), 157-162. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v36i2.1505 . ISSN : 0253-5416, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 0.150.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Zhang, X. (2007). Effect of Pb 2+ on phycobili protein content of Spirulina platensis, an edible cyanobacterium. Tropical Agricultural Research, (19), 150-159. ISSN: 1016.1422.
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Zang, X., Liu, B., Liu, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Zhang, X. (2007). Optimum conditions for transformation of Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803. Journal of Microbiology, 45(3), 241-245. ISSN : 1976-3794, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 2.845.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Xuecheng, Z., & Song, X. (2007). Comparative study on bioaccumulation of lead and cadmium by the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 under laboratory conditions. Ciencias marinas, 33(3), 271-280. https://doi.org/10.7773/cm.v33i3.1199 . ISSN : 0185-3880, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 0.541.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Xuecheng, Z. (2007). How does lead (Pb2+) at low concentrations affect on Spirulina ( Arthrospira ) platensis. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 10, 47-52. ISSN: 1391-3646.
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Liu, S., Zang, X., Liu, B., Zhang, X., ArunaKumara, K. K. I. U., Zhang, X., & Liang, B. (2007). Effect of growth hormone transgenic Synechocystis on growth, feed efficiency, muscle composition, haematology and histology of turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus L.). Journal ofAquaculture Research, 38(12), 1283-1292. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2109.2007.01796.x . ISSN : 1365-2109, SCI Journal, Impact Factor: 1.748.
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Sun, P., Zhang, X., Zang, X., Zhou, X., Chen, Y., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Liang, B. (2007). Anti-hypercalcemic effect of orally administered recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae expressing salmon calcitonin on hypercalcemic rats. Biotechnology letters, 29(7), 1013-1018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-007-9352-3 . ISSN : 15736776, 01415492, SCI Journal, Impact Fcator: 2.200.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2004). Seed germination dynamics of Gymnema sylvestre as influenced by sowing media and storage period. Tropical Agricultural Research, 16, 339-341. ISSN: 1016.1422.

Books / Book Chapters

Total: 16
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Muthumala, C. K., Arunakumra, K. K. I. U., & Basnayaka, B. M. S. J. (2019). Identification of Timber Species using Anatomical Features. Lambert Academic Publishing, AG & Co KG. ISBN 978-3-659-76711-1.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Walpola, B. C. (2015). Mango Cultivation (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-3370-3.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Walpola, B. C. (2014). Organic Manure (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-4963-6.
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Walpola, B. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2014). Plant Nutrients (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-4964-3.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Priyadarshani, N. D. N. (2013). Pineapple Cultivation (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-4668-0.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Walpola, B. C. (2013). Avocado Cultivation (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-4611-6.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2012). Bioaccumulation of Metals in Cyanobacteria: Effects on Growth, Morphology and Pigment Contents. Lambert Academic Publishing, AG & Co KG. ISBN 978-384-6504130.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2012). Kothalahimbutu (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-3369-7.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Walpola, B. C. (2011). Banana Cultivation (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-3368-0.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2011). Rathhandun (in Sinhala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-30-3362-8.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2004). Masbedda (in Sinhaala). Godage International Publishers Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka. ISBN 955-20-7117-8.
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Muthumala C.K, De Silva S, Arunakumara K.K.I.U, & Alwis P.L.A.G (2020). Investigation of the Best Joint Type for Combining of the Finger-Jointed Timber Panels in Board Production. In: Dissanayake R., Mendis P., Weerasekera K., De Silva S., Fernando S. (Eds) ICSECM 2019. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4412-2 .
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Muthumala C.K, De Silva S, Arunakumara K.K.I.U, & Alwis P.L.A.G (2020). Investigation of the Relationship between Densities Versus Mechanical Properties of Sri Lankan Timber Species. In: Dissanayake R., Mendis P., Weerasekera K., De Silva S., Fernando S. (Eds) ICSECM 2019. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7222-7_10 .
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2018). Identification of joint efficiencies in 13 mm finger jointed timber species used in Sri Lanka. In: DissanayakeR, Mendis P (Eds.,) ICSBE, 2018, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9749-3_24 .
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. ( 2011). Use of Crop Plants for Removal of Toxic Metals. In: Bio-management of Metal Contaminated Soils (Eds. Khan, M.S., Zaidi, A., Goel, R. and Mussarrat, J.), Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011, ISBN 978-94-077-1913-2.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. ( 2011). Microalgae: The Future of Green Energy. In: Microalgae: Biotechnology, Microbiology and Energy (Ed. Melanie N. Johansen), NOVA Publishers, USA. ISBN 978-1-61324-625-2.

Conference Publications

Total: 58
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Wickramasingha, N. D. N. H., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Warusawitharana, A. J. (2021). Effect of growth regulators on growth enhancement of Mangosteen ( Garcinia mangostana ) seedlings. Proceedings of the Intaernational Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-2021.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Siva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2021). Evaluation of the failure modes of the fingerjointed timber species for utilization of waste timber. Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production IEECP21, July 29-30, 2021, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, CA – USA. https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.14810304.
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Premathilake, R. W. N., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Wijewardhane, M. N. A. (2020). Effect of wax coating, LDPE packaging and storage conditions on prolonging the shelf life of fresh lime ( Citrus aurantifolia L.). Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-2020.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Alwis, P. L. A. G., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2020). A Study on the Compression Strength Performance of Finger Joints in Commonly Used Timber Species in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 69.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva Sudhira, Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2019). Utilization of waste timber for construction industry using finger joint technique. Proceedings of the International Conference on Green Energy and Environmental Technology, 94-100.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Siva, Sudhira, Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2019). Variation of density, flexural strength and anatomical features of finger jointed wood products in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Wood Science and Engineering in the Third Millennium” - ICWSE, Romania, 635-642.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva Sudhira, Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2019). Investigate the relationship between densities Vs mechanical properties of Sri Lankan timber species. Proceedings of the conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management-2019, 12.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2019). Finger-jointed wood products; A new platform for sustainable use of timber. Proceedings of Asia-Pacific Conference of the Association for Tropical Biology and Concervation-2019, 241.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva Sudhira, Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2019). Evaluation of the major failure modes of the non- structural finger jointed timber species under tensile test. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment, University of Ruhuna, 80.
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Muthumala, C. K., Dulanjalee, M. W. T. C., De Silva Sudhira, Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis P.L.A.G (2018). Factors affecting the glue strength of finger joints in commonly used timber species in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment, University of Ruhuna, 126-128.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2018). Identification of joint efficiencies in 13 mm finger jointed timber species used in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 9 th International conference on Sustainable Built Environment, 63.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Alwis, P. L. A. G. (2018). Identifying the strength grade for finger-jointed timber species according to BS 5268-2:2002. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium-2018, Sri Lanka, 87. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v23i0.3746.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva S, Alwis, P. L. A. G., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. ( 2017). Properties of Finger jointed hardwood and softwood timber species in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Kandy, Sri Lanka, 106-111.
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Muthumala, C. K., De Silva, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Alwis, P. L. A. G., Arachchi C.I.M, & Pathirana, G. P. D. S. (2017). Analysis of customer satisfaction and prices of finger jointed wood products. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium ., USJP, Sri Lanka.
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Walpola, B. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2015). Organic acid production and phosphate solubilization by phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolated from green house soils in South Korea. Proceedings of 2 nd Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, 80.
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Mendis, A. C., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. ( 2014). Fruit export in Sri Lanka: A sector assessment. Proceedings of the Student Session of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-2013, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 23.
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De Silva, S. H. R. D., Pahalawattarachchi, V., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. ( 2011). Utilization of agar-agar extracted from red seaweed as a gelling agent of tissue culture media. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 185.
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Rathnayaka, R. M. S. M. B., Subasinghe, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Amarasinghe, M. K. T. K., & Kumarasinghe, H. K. M. S. (2011). Pruning as an effective practice for Kothalahimbatu ( Salaciareticulata White) to ensure sustainable leaf/stem harvesting. Proceedings of the 3 rd International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products, December, 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 67.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Priyadarshani, N. D. N. (2010). The effectiveness of pre-soaking and alternative wetting and drying on germination of Pterocarpusmarsupium seeds. Proceedings of the International Symposium, 2010, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 06.
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Priyadarshana, B. V. N., Wathulanda, K., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2010). Effect of soksok bagging on yield and quality of banana (var. Cavendish). Proceedings of the International Symposium, 2010, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 153.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Subasignhe, S., & Senaratne, R. (2009). Home gardening as a tool for improving food and nutritional security - A case study at Madiha and Gandara in Sri Lanka. Rebuilding of Tsunami affected areas in the Southern and the Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka (Eds. Senartne, R., Filson, G.C. and Janakiram, J.), 207-213.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Subasignhe, S., Kumarasinghe, H. K. M. S., Senaratne, R., & Wijesinghe, W. (2009). Food and nutritional security through waste management; a case study at Madiha, Southern Sri Lanka. Wrap up CIDA Conference, Kendy, Sri Lanka, 03.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Subasignhe, S., Kumarasinghe, H. K. M. S., Senaratne, R., & Wijesinghe, W. (2009). Introduction of home gardening in a fishery village – Gandara experience. Wrap up CIDA Conference, Kendy, Sri Lanka, 04.
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Subasignhe, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Kumarasinghe H.K.M.S, & Amarasinghe, M. K. T. K. (2009). Development of agro–technological package for commercial cultivation of bushy type Kothalahimbatu ( Salacia reticulata ) plantation for sustainable leaf / stem harvesting. Project progress meeting. Ministry of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka, 02.
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Walpola, B. C., Piyadharshani, S. H. R., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2009). Mineralization of inorganic nitrogen in saline soils enriched with plant residue. Proceedings of the second national symposium, 2009, 21.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Subasignhe, S., & Walpola, B. C. (2008). Development of home gardens at Tsunami affected Madiha, Southern Sri Lanka. First CIDA Conference, Kaluthara, Sri Lanka, 03.
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Nayana, E. K. E. C., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Subasinghe, S. K., & Amarasinghe, M. K. T. K. (2008). Studies on seed germination of Salacia reticulate as affected by soaking and potting media. Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium-2008, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 74.
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Walpola, B. C., Piyadharshani, S. H. R., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2008). Influence of soil salinity on carbon mineralization in a plant residue-amended soil. Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium-2008, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lank a, 07.
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Dissanayake, T. R., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Walpola, B. C. (2008). Seed germination and early seedling growth of Brinjal ( Solanum melongena ) as affected by heavy metals. Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium-2008, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 76.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Priyadarshani, N. D. N., Walpola, B. C., & Subasinghe, S. (2008). Present status of the tsunami affected home gardens: A case study at Madiha in Matara District, Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium-2008, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 02.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2007). Assessment of metal (Pb 2+ ) stress recovery of Spirulina platensis, an edible cyanobacterium. Proceedings of 63 rd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 62.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Xuecheng, Z. (2007). Growth and morphological alterations in Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis under Cd 2+ contaminated conditions. Proceedings of the Twelfth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2007. University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 27.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe U, Walpola B.C, & Subasinghe, S. (2006). Effect of number of leaves and length of the cutting on rooting of Masbedda ( Gymnema sylvestre) cuttings. Proceedings of 62 nd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 170.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., Subasinghe, S., & Walpola, B. C. (2006). Effects of hormone on the rooting of semi hard wood, double-nodal leafy stem cuttings of Gymnema sylvestre. Proceedings of 62 nd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 16.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., Walpola, B. C., & Subasinghe, S. (2006). Effect of media and moisture on rooting of Gymnema sylvestre stem cuttings. Proceedings of Fourth Academic Sessions (2006), University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., & Walpola, B. C. (2006). Studies on the vegetation of a site influenced by the Nilwala Project. Proceedings of Fourth Academic Sessions (2006), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
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Walpola, B. C., Wanniarachchi, S. D., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Wickramasinghe, U. (2006). Soil development in a human impacted land following the Nilwala Project. Proceedings of Fourth Academic Sessions (2006), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., Walpola, B. C., & Subasinghe, S. (2006). Effect of physiological stage on rooting of Masbedda ( Gymnema sylvestre ) cuttings. Proceedings of the Eleventh Forestry and Environment Symposium-2006, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 27.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., Subasinghe, S., & Walpola, B. C. (2005). An assessment on Rathhandun ( Pterocarpus santalinus Linn . f .) population in Matara district. Proceeding of the 61 th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 106.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., Senaratne, R., & Walpola, B. C. (2005). Dry matter accumulation of three selected salt tolerant plant species as influenced by the method of establishment. Proceeding of the 61 th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 108.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., Walpola, B. C., & Subasinghe, S. (2005). An assessment on natural regeneration of Gymnema sylvestre, a rare medicinal plant. Proceedings of the Tenth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2005, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 59.
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Subasinghe, S., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Kumarasinghe, H. K. M. S. (2004). Development of cost effective propagation techniques for Rath Handun ( Pterocarpus santalinus ). Proceedings of the CONSSUMP SYMPOSIUM; National Seminar on Medicinal Plants, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2004.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2004). Propagation of Masbedda ( Gymnema sylvestre ) as a tool for conservation. Proceedings of the CONSSUMP SYMPOSIUM; National Seminar on Medicinal Plants, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2004.
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Kodithuwakku, H. K. D., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2004). Germination dynamics of Masbedda ( Gymnema sylvestre ) seeds as affected by soil moisture conditions and different field conditions. Proceeding of the 60 th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 84.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., & Senaratne, R. (2004). Studies on growth performances of three selected salt tolerant plant species as affected by method of establishment. Proceeding of the 60 th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 86.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe S (2004). Effect of type of cutting and watering frequency on rooting of Masbedda ( Gymnema sylvestre ) stem cuttings. Proceeding of the 60 th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 87.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Subasinghe, S. (2003). Effect of storage period under different temperature regimes on germination of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br (Masbedda) seeds. Proceeding of the 59 th annual sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka, 114.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Subasinghe, S., & Rasanthi, W. R. T. (2003). Seed germination of Masbedda ( Gymnema sylvestre ), a rare medicinal plant as affected by pH and organic solvents. Proceedings of the ninth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2003/4, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 55.
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Kumarasinghe, H. K. M. S., Subasinghe, S., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2003). Seed propagation of Rathhandun ( Pterocarpus santalinus LINN), as affected by method of soaking and scarification. Proceedings of the ninth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2003/4, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 57. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/228533893.pdf.
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Subasinghe, S., & Arunakumara, K. K. I. U. (2002). Evaluation of growth performances of selected tree species on salt-affected soils. Proceedings of the eighth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2002, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 53.
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Dayatilake, G. A., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Kumari, D. L. C., & Senaratne, R. (2001). Conservation and propagation of red sanders ( Pterocarpus santalinus LIN.). Proceedings of the seventh Forestry and Environment Symposium-2001, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 49.
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Kumari, D. L. C., Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Dayatilake, G. A., & Senaratne, R. (2001). Studies on the vegetative propagation of Gymnema sylvestre (Masbedda). Proceedings of the seventh Forestry and Environment Symposium-2001, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 3.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., & Senaratne, R. (2000). Effect of different salinity levels on seed germination of salt tolerant tree species. Proceedings of the sixth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2000, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 10.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Senaratne, R. (2000). Soil characteristics in some human-impacted areas at Kamburupitiya following the Nilwala project. Proceedings of the sixth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2000, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 11.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., & Senaratne, R. (2000). A preliminary study on vegetative propagation of four salt tolerant tree species. Proceedings of the sixth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2000, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 42.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., & Senaratne, R. (2000). Biomass and nutrient accumulation of an early successional shrub species (Z izyphusoenoplia ) in an uprooted rubber field at Kamburupitiya. Proceedings of the sixth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2000, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 4.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., Wickramasinghe, U., Dayathilake, G. A., & Senaratne, R. (2000). Studies on dormancy and germination dynamics of Macaranga peltata (Kenda) an early successional species. Proceedings of the sixth Forestry and Environment Symposium-2000, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 6.
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Arunakumara, K. K. I. U., & Senaratne, R. (1999). Successional developments in some human-impacted areas at Kamburupitiya, following the Nilwala project. Proceedings of the fifth Forestry and Environment Symposium-1999, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, 30.

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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2020, June 09). උපාධිය නොරටින් වන්දිය මෙරටින්. Aruna.
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2020, May 09). උපාධිධාරීන්ගේ සුසුම් මැදින් කෘෂි සෞභාග්‍යය සොයායෑම. Aruna.
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2020, April 2). බීජ ගෙවතු වගාවට එපා. Aruna.
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2019, December 23). ශක්තිමත් විපක්‍ෂයක් ද අහිමිකරන අඳුරේ අතපතගෑම. Aruna.
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2018, July 01). විශ්වවිද්‍යාල අර්ථසාධකයත් බැදුම්කරයටම හේදී ගියාද?. Divaina .
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2018, June 19). උණගැනුණු' දකුණේ අධ්‍යාපනයට ප්‍රතිකාර අවැසිය. Divaina.
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2018, June 04). කන්නන්ගර ක්‍රමයේ අවසානය රැගෙන ආ කොතලාවල පනත. Divaina.
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2017, August 06) . රාජ්‍ය අධ්‍යාපනය අනතුරේ. Divaina.
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Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (2017, September 13). අධ්‍යාපන අර්බුදය​. Lankadeepa.