Dr. Chathuri Lankani Karunarathne

Senior Lecturer

Department of Crop Science,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100

Research Interests

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Agriculture | Hiroshima University, Japan
M.Sc. in Agriculture | Hiroshima University, Japan
M.Sc. in Crop Science | PGIA, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
B.Sc. in Agricultural Technology & Management | University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Biography

Dr. Chathuri Lankani Karunarathne is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, and a dedicated researcher with a special focus on nutrient use efficiency and sustainable cropping systems. She holds a PhD in Agriculture from Hiroshima University, Japan, specializing in phosphorus nutrition in legume-based intercropping systems, and double master's degrees: an MSc in Agriculture from Hiroshima University focused on phytate-hydrolyzing bacterial characterization, and an MSc in Crop Science from the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. She also brings industry experience in high-tech hydroponics, with an emphasis on smart agriculture. She is passionate about teaching, research, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Journal Publications

Total: 8

Karunarathne, C. L., Kikuta, M., & Nagaoka, T. (2023). Shoot and root responses to low phosphorus and their genotypic variability in selected cultivars of Japanese core collections of maize and soybean.

Manawasinghe, K., Weerasekara, S. H., Karunarathne, C. L., & Kulapala, B. (2021). Influence of substrate and supplementary LED lighting on vertical farming of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and pak choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis).

Gamage, J., Beneragama, C., Karunarathne, C. L., & Ariyaratne, M. (2020). Critical analysis of the status of fruit crop industry in Sri Lanka.

Karunarathne, C. L., Ariyaratne, M., & Beneragama, C. (2020). Present status of Sri Lankan vegetable exports and imports: where are we heading?.

Priyankara, G. S., Karunarathne, C. L., Hewage, S., & Ariyaratne, M. (2017). Effect of maturity stage on ripening and quality characters of four tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) varieties of Sri Lanka.

Kumari, T., Rajapaksha, R., Karunarathne, C. L., & Bandaranayake, P. G. (2017). Morphological characterization of Lasia spinosa (L.) Thw.: Screening of indigenous crop genetic resources for future food and nutritional security.

Ranasinghe, E. S. S., Karunarathne, C. L., Beneragama, C., & Wijesooriya, B. G. G. (2016). Human urine as a low cost and effective nitrogen fertilizer for bean production.

Mohotti, A. J., Geeganage, K. T., Mohotti, K. M., Chandrajith, R., & Karunarathne, C. L. (2016). Phytoremedial potentials of Ipomoea aquatica and Colocasia esculenta in soils contaminated with heavy metals through automobile painting, repairing and service centres.

Conference Publications

Total: 1

Karunarathne, C. L., Chamindika, B. G. L., Hettiarachchi, H. A. N. S., & Weerasinghe, L. K. (2015). Influence of supplemental lighting on reducing pre-mature fruit drop and increasing fruit yield of greenhouse gherkins.