Journals
Uthayakumaran, T., Pushparaja,V., Nadarajah, K. and Vasantharuba, S. (2025). Investigation of drying kinetics, nutrient profile, physicochemical and functional properties of purple yam (Discorea alata) under different drying conditions. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 19 (1): 210-226 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-024-02963-3
Jeyarajasingam,A.A., Pushparaja,V. and Vasantharuba,S. (2025). Formulation and analysis of ready to serve beverage utilizing Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica) and Banana Pseudostem Juice. Journal of the Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, Sri Lanka. 28th March 2025,pp.51-61. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v28i1.5736
Gnanavelrajah,N., Sathasivam.T., Jayavanan,K. and Selvarajah,R.. (2025). Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) palm land-use system: A potential key tool for enhancing carbon stock and floristic diversity in a dry zone tropical landscape, Trees, Forests and People, Volume20,100827, ISSN 2666-7193, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100827.
Rajendran,S., Khomenko,L., Silcock,P., Betta,E., Biasioli,F. and Bremer,P. (2025). The use of proton- transfer-reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS) to dertermine the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by different lactic acid bacterial strains growing in defined media. Applied Microbiology,533. doi: 10.3390/applmicrobiol5010033
Antonyrasan,N., Pushparaja,V., Vasantharuba,S. (2025). Formulation and Quality Evaluation of composite Biscuits Incorporated with Dried Blue Pea (Clitoria ternatea) Flower Powder.Journal of Agriculture and value addition,8(1):74 91,:https://doi.org/10.4038/java.v8i1.121
Full Paper
De Silva, A.H.A.T.E. and Gnanavelrajah,N. (2025). Wastewater grown microalgae as biofertilizers: a biblimetric analysis 2010-2023, Procedding of the 13th YSF symposium, Young Scientists Forum, National Science and Technology commission, Sri Lanka. 25th January 2025.
Abstracts
Jemika, P. and Sivakanthan, S. (2025). Effects of Pretreatments and Drying Techniques on the Quality of Dehydrated Tomato. Proceeding of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society, Sri Lanka. 18th-19th January 2025,pp.84.
Thadchajini, K. and Sivakanthan, S. (2025). Developing an Efficient Green Approach for The Extraction of Polypheol from Spent Tea. Proceeding of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society, Sri Lanka. 18th-19th January 2025,pp.80.
Ketharany, J., Sivakanthan, S. and Sarathadevi, R. (2025). Development and Characterization of Ash Gourd (Benincasa hispida) and Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Jam Incorporated with Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Flavour. Proceeding of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society, Sri Lanka. 18th-19th January 2025,pp.74.
Suwathy, M., Vasantharuba, S. and Sarathadevi, R. (2025). Impact of different Drying Methods on Nutritional Characteristics of Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Moringa Leaf Powder and the Production of Noodles. Proceeding of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society, Sri Lanka. 18th-19th January 2025,pp.79.
Murugesapillai, A., Kajeevan, K. and Gnanavelrajah,N. (2025). Production of urea intercalated biochar from agricultural waste and evaluation of its potential benefits. Proceeding of the International Conference on Climate Change and Agriculture in Tropical Latitudes (CCATL), Sri Lanka. 5th-6th May 2025,pp.19.
Kajeevan,K., Imthath Ahamed,A.F., Gnanavelrajah,N., Amirthalojanan,A. and Sivanesan,S. (2025). Evaluating the potential of organic foliar sprays on growth and yield of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) undee intergrated plant nutrient management. Proceeding of the 4th International symposium on Agriculture (4th ISA 2025), Sri Lanka. 6th March 2025,pp.19.
Jayawardhana, A.M.C., Gnanavelrajah,N., Sivaneson,S. and Ponnegipprenthiraraja. (2025). NOSTOC grown in parboiled effluent as a biofertilizer in combination with inorganic fertilizers for paddy cultivation in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 4th International symposium on Agriculture (4th ISA 2025), Sri Lanka. 6th March 2025,pp.20.
Rudra Premdharshan, M., Vasantharuba, S. (2025). Analysis of physical and functional properties of strach- based polyphenol incorported bioplastic. 3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications 2025 (AMCEHA 2025), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 27-28th March 2025,pp.224.
Rushanthi,R., Gnanavelrajah,N. and Ratnayake,R. (2025). Effect of Cyanobacteria Biofertilizer on Growth and Yield of Hydroponcis Lettuce, Procedding of the 4th International Symposium on Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 6th March 2025.
De Silva, P.B.B.P., Gnanavelrajah,N. and Karunainathan,S. (2025). Determination of optimum level of compost for organic onion production. Proceeding of the 13th YSF Symposium, Young Scientists Forum, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka, 25th January 2025.
Jayasumana, A.H.A.R., Kirisan, A. and Gnanavelrajah,N. (2025). Patterns of Microbial Activity and total organic carbon in the farmer field soils in Northern Region of Sri Lanka. Procedding of the International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management (InCAPM), Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
Vithushaan, S., Vaishnavy. S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2025). Feasibility of developing Biodegradable Cups from Tea Factory Waste Coated with Pectin Extracted from Citrus Peel Waste. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,16th July 2025,pp.51.
Rudhura Premdharshan, M. and Vasantharuba, S. (2025). A comparative analytical study on the role of banana peel in enhancing the physical, mechanical and functional properties of starch-based bioplastic. Proceeding of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka,pp.29.
Suwathy, M., Sarathadevi,R. and Vasantharuba,S. (2025). Effects of various frying methods on the physical and nutritional characteristics of carrot powder. Proceeding of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka,pp.105.
Murugesapillai,A., Kajeevan,K. and Gnanavelrajah,N. (2025). Effect of urea-intercalated coir dust biochar on growth and yield of onion (Allium cepa). Proceeding of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka,pp.22.
Poster Presentation
Kirushnarajah, V., Kajeevan, K. and Gnanavelrajah,N. (2025).Synthesis of organic hydrogels and their effects on soil properties and seed germination. Proceeding of the International Conference on Climate Change and Agriculture in Tropical Latitudes (CCATL), Sri Lanka. 5th-6th May 2025,pp.53.
Full Papers
Sharazy,M.R.M., Pushparaja, V. and Vasantharuba, S. (2024). Effect of sugar substitution with dry stevia powder on sensory quality and Physicochemical composition of Low-Calorie Wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) JAM. Proceddings of the 12th Young Scientists Forum Commission (YSF 2024) of the National Science and Technology Commission. 26th January 2024, pp. 320-330.
Sivakanthan, S., Sabrina Fawzia., Sagadevan Mundree., Terrence Madhujith. and Azharul Karim. (2024). Fabrication of novel oleogel enriched with bioactive compounds and assessment of physical, chemical and mechanical properties and storage stability. Journal of the LWT Food Science and Technology. 16th June 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116369
Sivakanthan, S., Fawzia, S., Mundree, S., Madhujith, T. and Karim, A. (2024). Investigation of the influence of minor components and fatty acid profile of oil on properties of beeswax and stearic acid-based oleogels. Food Research International (Q1, IF 2022 - 8.1) 114213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114213
Rajendran, S., Patrick, S. and Phil Bremer. (2024). Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by Levilactobacillus brevis WLP672 fermentation in defined media supplemented with different amino acids. Molecules, 29(4) https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29040753
Rajendran, S., Iuliia Khomenko., Patrick Silcock., Emanuela Betta., Michele Pedrotti., Franco Biasioli. and Phil Bremer. (2024). The effect of different medium compositions and LAB strains on fermentation volatile organic compounds (VOCs) analysed by proton transfer reaction-time of flight-mass spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS). Fermentation, 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10060317
Rajendran, S., Iuliia Khomenko., Patrick Silcock., Emanuela Betta., Franco Biasioli. and Phil Bremer. Impact of different carbon sources on volatile organic compounds (vocs) produced during fermentation by Levilactobacillus brevis WLP672 measured using proton transfer reaction-time of flight-mass spectrometry (PTR-ToFMS). Molecules 2024, 29, 3275. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29143275
Nivetha R, Simmaky S, Sivakanthan S. 2024. Analysis of oxidative stability and fatty acids profile of coconut oil and flaxseed oil blends. Grasas Aceites 75 (3), e567. https://doi.org/10.3989/gya.0318231
Sivakanthan, S., Fawzia, S.; Mundree, S.; Madhujith, T.; Karim, A. 2024. Effect of Cooling Rate on Properties of Beeswax and Stearic Acid Oleogel Based on Rice Bran Oil and Sesame Oil. Gels 2024, 10, 697. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels10110697
Abstracts
Puvanendran, M., Pushparaja, V. and Vasantharuba, S. (2024). Development of Protein Rich Ready to Serve Drink by Incorporating Whey in Wood Apple (Limonia acidissima). Proceedings of the 28th International Foresty and Environmental Symposium 2024 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 6th January 2024, pp.74.
Thadshadini,S., Kirisan,A. and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2024). Formulation of Eco-friendly Culture Medium for Cultivation of Spirulina platensis. Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024) of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 23rd January 2024, pp.83 and 84.
De Silva, A. H. A. T. E., Gnanavelrajah, N., Ketheesan, B., Kajeevan, K., and Rivenderan, M. (2024). Formulation of a liquid organic fertilizer from Chlorella sp. grown in dairy effluent. Proceedings of the 6th National Symposium on Agriculture 2024 of the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 06th March 2024, pp.38.
Jayasekara, J.M.H.S., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ratnayake, R.R. (2024). The potential of Nostoc cultivated in parboiled effluent as a biofertilizer for paddy cultivation. Proceeding of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024 of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 10th May 2024,pp.21.
De Silva, A.H.A.T.E., Gnanavelrajah, N., Ketheesan. B. and Kajeevan, K. (2024). Potential of chlorella sp. cultivated in dairy effluent as a complementary liquid organic fertilizer on growth and yield of finger millet (Eleusine coracana l.). Proceeding of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024 of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 10th May 2024,pp.22.
Menaka, W. M., Kajeevan, K., Gnanavelrajah, N., Amirthalojanan, A., and Sivanesan, S. (2024). Effect of vermicompost in combination with inorganic fertilizers and vermiswash on growth and yield of Amaranthus polygamous. Proceeding of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024 of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 10th May 2024,pp.23.
Sharukka,K., Vaishnavy, P. and Vasantharuba, S. (2024). Quality evaluation of noodles developed from composite flour mixture using passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) peel and kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum). 8th International Research Conference of Uva Welassa University, Sri Lanka. 24th and 25th July 2024,pp.232.
Shayanthan,A., Motnenko,A. and Oresink, I. (2024). Isolation of a Non-Symbiotic Plant Growth promoting Paraburkholderia strydomiana. 73rd Annual conference of the Canadian of Microbiologists, Canada.
Jini John., Sarathadevi Rajendran., Phil Bremer, and Patrick Silcock. (2024). Effect of amino acid addition on volatile organic compound (VOC) production by Levilactobacillus brevis WLP672 during fermentation in defined media. NewZealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) Annual Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand,2-4, July 2024.
Sarathadevi Rajendran., Jini John,Luliia Khomenko., Patrick Silcock., Emanuela., Michele Pedrotti., Franco Biasioli, and phil Bremer. (2024). Impact of media composition and temperature on the volatile organic compounds produced by lactic acid bacteria growing in defined media. 22nd world congress in food science and technology (IUFoST), September 2024, Italy.
Nishadhi R. R., Binduhewa A.M.C.U., Samarasinghe U.K.A., Liyanaarachchi G.D., Vasantharuba S. and Kathirgamanathar. S (2024). Development of instant pudding mix using Pentadesma butyracea (African butternut) seed cake and evaluation of bioactivity and shelf life, Proceeding of the 8th Annual Research Session of Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka.05th October 2024,pp.03.
Wasala W.M.D.D., Binduhewa A.M.C.U., Weerasooriya C.J., Liyanaarachchi G.D., Vasantharuba S. and Kathirgamanathar S. (2024). Development of Pentadesma butyracea (African butternut) fruit sauce and determination of antioxidant activities, Proceeding of the 8th Annual Research Session of Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka.05th October 2024,pp.21.
Journal
Rajendran, S., Silcock, P. and Bremer, P. (2023). Flavour Volatiles of Fermented Vegetable and Fruit Substrates: A Review. Molecules, 28(7), 3236. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28073236
Ruwangi, K.H.G., Gnanavelrajah, N., Ketheesan, B. and Kajeevan, K. (2023). Chlorella sp. Cultivation using parboiled rice effluent and utilization of the Microalgae as Co- organic Fertilizer for Brinjal (Solanum melongina). Journal of the Waste and Biomass Valorization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02134-3
Pushparaja, V., Vasantharuba, S. and Nadarajah, K.(2023) Effect of Cabinet Drying on Nutritional Quality and Drying Kinetics of Brinjal (Solanum Melongena L) and Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia). Journal of Biosystem Engineering 48(2), pp 257–268. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42853-023-00189-7
Naseeha, NK., Pushparaja, V. and Vasantharuba,S. (2023) Development of composite biscuits incorporated with pineapple (Ananas comosus) peel powder and evaluation of their quality characters. Journal of the Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension. DOI: https://tare.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/tare.v26i3.5643
Subajiny,S., Sabrina,F., Sagadevan,M., Madujith,T. and Karim, A.(2023) Optimization and characterization of new oleogels developed based on sesame oil and rice bran oil. Journal of the Food Hydrocolloids, volume 142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108839
Kajeevan,K. and Gnanavelrajah,N. (2023) Evaluation of a newly formulated organic fertilizer on growth and yield of curry chilli (Capsicum Frutescens L.) Journal of the Agricultural Sciences,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v17i2.122
Extended Abstracts
Anushalini, R., Kajeevan, K., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ketheesan, B. (2023). Effect of Chlorella sp. and combinations of selected nutrient sources on growth and yield of onion (Allium cepa L.). Proceedings of 11th Young Scientist Forum Symposium. Young Scientists Forum National Science and Technology commission, 27th January 2023, pp.96-100.
Ruwanpathirana, P.S., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ratnayake, R, R. (2023). Potential of Nostoc sp. as a biofertilizer on growth and Yield of paddy- Oryza sativa. Proceedings of 11th Young Scientist Forum Symposium. Young Scientists Forum National Science and Technology commission, 27th January 2023, pp.80-84.
Tharsiga, T. and Vasantharuba, S. (2023). Study on fat content and fatty acid profile of selected commercially available junk foods in the Kilinochchi District. Proceedings of 11th Young Scientist Forum Symposium. Young Scientists Forum National Science and Technology commission, 27th January 2023, pp.85-89.
Hemamalini, S., Kirisan, A. and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2023). Formulation of alow- Cost medium for the cultivation of Spirulina. Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th March 2023,pp. 201-204.
Pushparaj, M. and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2023). Assessment on the quality of compost produced by commercial producers and the potential for compost production in Kilinochchi District. Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th March 2023,pp. 181-184.
M.L.A.A. Udarinee, M.L.A.A., Kajeevan, K. and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2023). Production of quality compost using underutilized residues and waste with Spirulina and panchagavya. Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th March 2023,pp. 189-192.
Kajeevan, K., Daniel, T. and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2023). Production of quality compost using locally available resources. Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th March 2023,pp. 197-200.
Kanuja, T., Keerthini, S and Vasantharuba, S. (2023) Probiotic lactic acid bacteria from papaya, banana fruits and fermented red raw rice batter: Isolation, screening and antimicrobial property, Proceedings of the 11th International symposium -2023, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp10-20.
Abstracts
Gnanavelrajah, N., Sathasivam, T., Jeyavanan, K. and Raveendran, S. (2023). A Sustainable form of land use under Borassus flabellifer: A case study in Jaffna district of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium Volume 27 (2023). University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 27th- 28th January 2023, pp.113.
Sivakanthan, S., Fawzia, S., Mundree, S., Madhujith, T., & Karim, A. (2023). Development of new healthy oleogel as an alternative to current margarines (Poster). AIFST23 Poster Competition organized by the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (July 2023), Australia. https://www.aifst.asn.au/2023-Poster-Competition
Bawadharani, T., Liyanarachchi, G., Binduhewa, A.M.C.U., Vasantharuba,S. and Kathirgamanathar, S. (2023). Development of Adamant creeper (Cissus quandragularis Linn.) incorporated crackers and evaluation of chemical and bio-active properties. Proceedings of 6th Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka, 7th -9th November 2023, pp. 19.
Abilashini, N., Liyanarachchi, G., Binduhewa, A.M.C.U., Vasantharuba,S. and Kathirgamanathar, S. (2023). Utilization of Pentudesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) butter for the development of nutrient-rich biscuits. Proceedings of 6th Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka, 7th -9th November 2023, pp. 21.
Sarathadevi Rajendran, Iuliia Khomenko, Patrick Silcock, Emanuela Betta, Franco Biasioli, and Phil Bremer. (2023). Effect of different carbon sources on fermentation volatile organic compounds (VOCs) profile by Levilactobacillus brevis WLP672 using proton transfer reaction-time of flight-mass spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS). Proceedings of the 1st International symposium on direct injection food flavour analytics (DIFFA23), Italy, 20-22, September 2023.
Sarathadevi Rajendran, Iuliia Khomenko, Patrick Silcock, Emanuela Betta, Franco Biasioli, and Phil Bremer. (2023). Determining the volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles produced by seven lactic acid bacterial strains growing in defined media using proton transfer reaction-time of flight-mass spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS). Proceedings of the 3rd Food Chemistry Conference: Shaping a healthy and sustainable food chain through knowledge, Germany, 10-12, October 2023.
Sarathadevi Rajendran, Iuliia Khomenko, Patrick Silcock, Emanuela Betta, Franco Biasioli, and Phil Bremer. (2023). Impact of lactic acid bacterial strains on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) profile analyzed using proton transfer reaction-time of flight-mass spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS). Graduate research symposium, University of Otago, New Zealand, 29-30, November (Oral presentation)
Book Chapter
Sivakanthan, S., Kaumadi, P.H.S. (2023). Environmentally Friendly Bionanocomposites in Food Industry. In: Visakh P. M. (eds) Biodegradable and Environmental Applications of Bionanocomposites. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 177. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13343-5_9
Journal
Kirisan, A., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ratnayake, R. R. (2022). Screening of potential aerobic denitrifying bacteria for nitrate removal from water. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 50(3). pp 639.649. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i3.10610
Shayanthan, A., Ordoñez, P. and Oresnik, I. (2022). The Role of Synthetic Microbial Communities (SynCom) in Sustainable Agriculture. Front in Agron. 4. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2022.896307
Sivakanthan,S., Fawzia, S., Madhujith, T. and Karim,A. (2022). Synergistic effects of oleogelatores in tailoring the properties of oleogels: A review. comprehensive Reviews in food Science and Food Safety, 21 (4), 3507-3539, DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12966
Sharanke, K. and Sivakanthan, S. (2022). Comparative study on stability of coconut oil, sunflower oil and plam oil during continuous deep frying. Ceylon Journal of Science, 51 (4), 359-368.
Extended Abstracts
Saththivel, P., Jeyakumar, K., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ketheesan, B.(2022). Potential use of Chlorella sp. grown in wastewater on the growth and yield of Amaranthus sp. Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022). Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Subragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 26th- 27th January 2022,pp.99-102.
Rumana K, H., Jeyakumar, K., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Kirisan, A. (2022).Spirulina Sp. in combination with inorganic or organic fertilizers on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L). Proceedings of 10th YSF Research Symposium - 2022. Young Scientist Forum and National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka, 18th March 2022.
E. S. P. T. Kumari, M. M. N. P. Gunasekera, S. A. S. Jayawardana, S. S. K. Madage and S. Vasantharuba (2022) Studying the effects of three different treatments on removing the aloin content of Aloe vera, Proceedings of the 1st Conference on Technological Advances and Innovations TechInn - 2022, Faculty of Technology University of Jaffna, 21st October 2022, pp-99-101
Kumari E.S.P.T., Jayawardana S.A.S, Madage S.S.K and Vasantharuba S (2022) Determination of Antioxidant properties of aloe vera and preservation of aloe vera gel, Food Techno 2022 6th Annual Research Session of Institute of Food Science and Technology, Sri Lanka, 19th November 2022, pp 62-65
Abstracts
Jeyakumar, K., Yathurshan, T., Sayanthan, S and Prabhaharan, M.(2022). Potential use of locally produced activated charcoal using palmyrah fruit nuts with zeolite and purolite resin as a filter material for selected well water from Kayts divisional secretary division in Jaffna peninsula. Proceedings of 28th volume of Jaffna Science Association (JSA 2022). University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 23rd- 25th February 2022, pp.19.
Sribavan, S and Gnanavelrajah, N (2022). Efficacy of combining selected organic materials on the quality of compost produced at Jaffna municipal council recycling house. Proceeding of Jaffna Science Association. University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 23rd- 25th February 2022, pp.17.
Saththivel, P., Jeyakumar, K., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ketheesan, B. (2022). Potential use of Chlorella sp. grown in wastewater on the growth and yield of Amaranthus sp. Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022). Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Subragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 26th- 27th January 2022, pp.99-102.
Aruna Christella, C., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2022). Antioxidant Properties of Chips made from Banana Pseudo-stem. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka-2022, 22nd – 23rd January 2022, pp.49.
Thivya, S. and Sivakanthan, S. (2022). Evaluation of Fat Content and Fatty Acid Profile of Selected Bakery Products Available in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, 22nd – 23rd January 2022, pp.71.
Vithusha, B. and Sivakanthan, S. (2022). Assessment of Quality of Coconut Oil and Sesame Oil Available in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka – 2022, 22nd – 23rd January 2022, pp.58.
Nayanjith, R.P.D.N., Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. and Vasantharuba, S. (2022). Comparison of Proximate and Antioxidant Properties of the Developed Herbal Biscuits. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka- 2022, 22nd – 23rd January 2022, pp.87.
Nayanajith, R.P.D.N., Vasantharuba, S. and Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. (2022). Analysis of proximate and antioxidant properties of coriander, cinnamon, curry leaves, ginger and liquorice. Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Research, Development and Applications, 15th February 2022, pp.34.
Christella, C.A., Sarathadevi,R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2022). Evaluation of antioxidant properties of raw and boiled banana pseudo-stem. Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Research, Development and Applications, 15th February 2022, pp.21.
Sanduni Nuwanthika Galagedara, G.M., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2022). Physical and chemical properties of green Banana powder from ambul and puwalu (musa Spp.) Varieties. Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Research, Development and Applications, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 15th February 2022, pp.64.
Husna.M.F.F. and Vasantharuba, S. (2022). Effect of packaging material extracted from peanut shell on post-harvest storage parameters of guava fruits, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2022 (IASE 2022). Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 16th June 2022, pp.122.
Ruwangi, K.H.G., Jeyakumar,K.,Gnanavelrajah,N. and Ketheesan,B. (2022). Potential of using Chlorella sp. grown in parboiled effulent in combination with organic or inorganic fertilizers: Effects on growth and yield of brinijal (Solanum melongina). International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2022 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.pp.40.
Tharmarasa,H., Jeyalumar,K., Sivagnanasegram,K. and Gnanavelrajah,N. (2022). Selecting efficient treatments to phytoremediate nitrare contamination in well water, ex-situ, using lpomoea aquatica. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2022 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.pp.25.
Galagedara,G.M.S.N, Sarathadevi,R. and Vasantharuba,S. (2022) Production of Green Banana Powder Sauce from Ambul and Puwalu Varieties and Evaluate Their Physicochemical, Antioxidant Properties and Shelf Life,Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka-2022, 22nd – 23rd January 2022, pp.76
Abinaya, K., Vasantharuba, S. and Thayalini, T. (2022) Evaluation of the Antioxidant properties and α- Amylase inhibitory action of Cassia auriculata sweetener, International Conference on Clinical Nutrition and Dietary lifestyle, Bangalore, India.
Shayanthan, A., Ordoñez, P., Lawley, Y. and Oresnik, I. (2022). Soybean growth stages alter the composition of soil bacterial communities. 18th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Switzerland.
Shayanthan, A., Ordoñez, P., Lawley, Y. and Oresnik, I. (2022). The effect of soybean in crop rotations on the composition of soil bacterial communities. 71 st Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists, Canada.
Sivakanthan, S., Fawzia, S., Sagadevan, M., Madhujith, T. and Karim, A. (2022). Optimization of sesame oil and rice bran oil based oleogel. 2022 MMPE HDR Symposium on 30th September 2022 at the school of Mechanical, Medical and process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Husna, F.F.M. and Vasantharuba,S. (2022) Production and characterization of biodegradable packaging flim incorporated with micro crystalline cellulose extracted from peanut shell, proceedings of the international conference on Food Research, Development and applications, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 15th February 2022, pp.68.
Sarathadevi, R., Phil Bremer, and Patrick Silcock. (2022). Effect of different amino acids on the volatile organic compound (VOC) profile produced by Lactobacillus brevis during fermentation, Proceedings of the 7th MS food, Italy, 5-7 October 2022, P-108-110. ISBN 9788894952117
Full papers published
Kalaivani, S and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2021). Formulation of organic liquid fertilizers and their effects on germination of selected seeds and growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.). Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture. 7(2).pp.77-96.
Abstracts
Jeyakumar, K and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2021). Evaluation of an Innovative Organic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Curry Chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.). Proceedings of 4th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2021). Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 10th March 2021, pp.39.
Jeyakumar, K and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2021). Potential of selected underutilized organic residues and Azolla, Spirulina grown in wastewater as plant nutrient sources. Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2021). Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 7th May 2021, pp.32.
Jeyakumar, K and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2021). Different Organic Sources as Germination Enhancers of Selected Seeds and as Components of Fertilizer Formulation for a Test Crop. Proceedings of 4th International Research Conference of Uva Wellasa University (IRCUWU 2021). University of Uva Wellasa, Sri Lanka, 1st - 2nd July 2021, pp.10.
Saththivel, P., Jeyakumar, K and Gnanavelrajah, N and Ketheesan, B. (2021). Potential use of Chlorella sp. Grown in Parboiled Effluent on Growth and Yield of Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatic L.). Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021). Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 3rd - 4th December 2021, pp.96.
Pirushanthi. G, Kirisan, A. Priyatharshini, B, Gnanavelrajah, N and Ratnayake (2021). Production of Quality Compost Using Locally available waste incombination with Spirulina subsalsa. Proceedings of the Young Scientist Conference on Multidisciplinary Research -2021, pp (25).
Abhiramy.K, Gnanavelrajah. N, and Ratnayake (2021). Nitrate removal potential of newly isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain (A22) in a synthetic medium. Proceedings of 4th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2021). Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 10th March 2021, pp.40.
Vithusha, B. and Sivakanthan, S. (2021). Assessment of fatty acid profile of some selected edible oils available in Jaffna district. Young Scientists’ Conference Multidisciplinary Research (YSCMR)-2021, Young Scientists’ Association, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 21st of October 2021, pp. 63.
Nivetha, R. and Sivakanthan, S. (2021). Analysis of coconut oil and flaxseed oil blends. Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products XVI (ASOMPS XVII) organized by Malaysian Natural Products Society (MNPS) held on 18-19th December 2021, Malaysia. pp. 77.
Promila, J., Sivakanthan, S. and Madhujith, T. (2021). Perception of Consumers on the Color Coding System for Beverages, Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2021, pp. 73.
Nitharshana, R., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2021). Quality Analysis of Commercially Available Selected Bottled Drinking Water Samples in Jaffna District. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE) 2021, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. pp. 131.
Abinaya, K., Vasantharuba, S. and Thayalini, T. (2021). Formulation of palmyrah jaggery by incorporating Cassia auriculata to use as a natural sweetener for diabetic patients. 4th International conference on food and nutrition (4th ICFN)-2021, Singapore. 23rd -24th September 2021, pp.48.
Aruna Christella, C., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2021). Development of Banana Pseudo-Stem Incorporated Chips and Study the acceptability of the Product. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture -2021 (ICDA 2021), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 3rd – 4th December 2021, pp. 58.
Sanduni Nuwanthika Galagedara, G.M., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2021). Production of Green Banana Powder from Ambul and Puwalu Varieties and Comparisons of their Physicochemical, Antioxidant Properties and Shelf-Life Evaluation. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture -2021 (ICDA 2021), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 3rd – 4th December 2021, pp. 57.
Nayanjith, R.P.D.N., Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. and Vasantharuba, S. (2021). Development of herbal biscuit and evaluation of sensory and nutritional quality. International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA)-2021, Faculty of Agricuture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 3rd – 4th December 2021, pp.56.
Kanuja, T., Vasantharuba, S. and Keerthini, S. (2021). Isolation and identification of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from banana, papaya and fermented rice batter. Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University and National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS), Chennai, 28th August 2021, pp. 174.
Year of 2020
SCI Indexed Journals:
Sivakanthan, S., & Madhujith, T. (2020). Current trends in applications of enzymatic interesterification of fats and oils: A review. LWT Food Science and Technology , 132, (July 2020), 109880. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109880
Sivakanthan, S., Rajendran, S., Gamage, A., Madhujith, T., Mani, S. (2020). Antioxidant and antimicrobial applications of biopolymers: A review. Food Research International, 136 (October 2020), 109327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109327.
Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2020). Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) by-product on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil under accelerated oven storage and during frying. Journal of Oleo Science, 69(8): 837-849. doi:10.5650/jos.ess19248.
Full papers published in peer reviewed journals
Bavaneethan,Y., Vasantharuba,S., Balakumar.S. and K. Thayananthan. (2020) Effect of Different Thermal Processing Methods on Resistant Starch Content of Selected Tubers, American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 20 (2): 76-81 2020, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2020.76.81
Book Chapters
Madhujith, T., & Sivakanthan, S. (2020). Taking Trans Fats Out of the Food Supply. In R. P. De Silva, G. Pushpakumara, P. Prasada, & J. Weerahewa (Eds.), Agricultural Research for Sustainable Food Systems in Sri Lanka: Volume 2: A Pursuit for Advancements (pp. 277-299). Singapore: Springer Singapore.
Sivakanthan S., Madhujith T., Gamage A., Zhang N. (2020) Cowpea. In: Manickavasagan A., Thirunathan P. (eds) Pulses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41376-7_6.
Abstracts published in National/ International Conferences
Rangani, K.H.K.K., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Evaluation of nutritional knowledge and food consumption pattern among students of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka held on 25th and 26th January 2020 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 17.
Nivethini, B., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Comparative study on the oxidative stability of coconut oil and sesame oil and their blends. Proceedings of the 9th YSF Symposium held on 13 November 2020. 164-168
Thamilini, R., Gnanavelrajah, N., Arasakesary, S.J and Amirthalojanan, A. 2020. An innovative liquid fertilizer to promote growth and yield responses of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill). Proceedings of the 9th YSF Symposium held on 13 November 2020. 197 – 201.
Thamilini,R., Gnanavelrajah, N., Arasakesary, S.J and Amirthalojanan, A (2020). Assessing the nutrients use efficiency of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum.Mill) with different organic and inorganic fertilizer treatments. Proceedings of the Annual sessions of Jaffna Science association held on 23 October 2020.
Shakana, K., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Evaluation of Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Cissus quadrangularis (‘Pirandai’). 6 th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.44.
Selvanogelin, S., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Evaluation of Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Selected Seaweeds Available in the Northern Region of Sri Lanka. 6 th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp. 47.
Wijayasinghe, B., Hettiarachchi, D.N. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Preparation of Tomato Sauce from Tomato Powder Produced from Conventional and Microwave Vacuum Drying Methods. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp. 51.
Madushanka, K.M.A., Vasantharuba, S., Anuluxshy, B., Suganja, T., Kirushanthy. A and Srivijeindran.S. (2020) Development of Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L.) Fruit Pulp Powder Using Spray Drying Technique. 6th International
Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.55.
Sharanke, K and Sivakanthan, S. 2020 Comparative Study on Stability of Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil and Palm Oil during Deep Frying. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.59.
Nivethini, B., Sivakanthan, S and Vasantharuba, S. 2020 Effect of Plantain Peel Extract on Oxidative Stability of Coconut Oil and Sesame Oil Blends during Accelerated Oven Storage. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp. 60.
Jayasekara, I.R.N.D and Sivakanthan, S. 2020. Evaluation of Effect of Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) Leaf Extract on Stability of Palm Oil during Heating. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.61.
Nitharshana, R., Sarathadevi, R. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Quality Analysis of Selected Commercially Available Reverse Osmosis Treated Drinking Water Samples in Jaffna District. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.62.
Nimalika Sewwandi, K.A., Wijewardane, R.M.N.A. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Development of an Artificial Ripening Protocol for Cultivated Variety of “Karuthakolomban” Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Available in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.80.
Kalaivani, S and Gnanavelrajah, N. 2020. Formulation of Organic Liquid Fertilizers and their Effects onGermination of Selected Seeds and Growth and Yield of Chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.). 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.85.
Koswaththa, K.R.H.D., Dissanayaka, P.S., Gnanavelrajah, N and Abhiramy, K. 2020. Isolation and Identification of Efficient Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Soil and Its Effect on Growth and Yield of Zea mays. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.88.
Chathuranga, D.M.B.A., Paranavithana, T.M., Gnanavelrajah, N and Ratnayake R.R. 2020. Spatial Variability of Soil Carbon and Its Relationship with Nutrient Availability in Paddy Soils of Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.90.
Mihiraj, R.A.I.S., Abinayan, I., Ketheesan, B., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. 2020. Enhancement of Lipid Content in Chlorella sp. by Providing Stress Conditions during Cultivation. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) held on 3rd - 4th December 2020 at the Faculty of agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.38.
Kasthuri, J., Abhiramy, K. and Gnanavelrajah, N. 2020. Potential to Grow Organic Nitrogen Sources Spirulina and Azolla in Different Wastewater. International Poster Presentation Competition (IPPC) 2020. Organized by NYAB, INYAS, SLAYS and TYSA held in September – October 2020.
1. Sivakanthan, S., Jayasooriya, L.J.P.A.P. and Madhujith, T. (2019). Optimization of the Production of Structured Lipid by Enzymatic Interesterification from Coconut (Cocos nucifera) and Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Oils using Response Surface Methodology. LWT Food Science and Technology, 101 (March 2019): 723-730. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.11.085
2. Ratnayake, R.R., Roshanthan, T., Gnanavelrajah , N and Karunaratne, S. B (2019). Organic Carbon Fractions, Aggregate Stability, and Available Nutrients in Soil and Their Interrelationships in Tropical Cropping Systems: A Case Study. Eurasian Soil Science, Vol. 52 (12): 1542–1554.
3. Croos, A.M.B., Rajendran, S. and Ranganathan, K., 2019. Isolation of a cellulase producing Bacillus cereus from cow dung and determination of the kinetic properties of the crude enzyme. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 47(2), pp.261–267. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v47i2.9168.
4. Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S., (2019) Effect of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant properties of Bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) Cultivated in Jaffna District. Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 14(2), 111–119. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v14i2.8513.
5. Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). Effect of different cooking methods on antioxidant properties of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Ceylon Journal of Science, 48 (1), 85–90. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i1.7592.
6. Vanniyasingam, J, Kapilan, R and Vasantharuba, S (2019). Isolation and characterization of potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk and milk products, AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(1):32–43. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v13i1.62.
7. Senthuran, S., Balasooriya, B.L.W.K., Arasakesary, S.J and Gnanavelrajah,N (2019).Effect of Seaweed Extract (Kappaphycus alvarezii) on the Growth, Yield and Nutrient uptake of Leafy Vegetable Amaranthus polygamous, Short communication. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 30 (3): 81–88.
1. Thurairajah.A, Gnanavelrajah.N and Ratnayake (2019). A Newly Isolated Aerobic Bacterial Strain (Paenibacillus polymyxa) Towards Remediation of Nitrate Pollution of Water. Proceedings of the 8th YSF Symposium, January 2019, pp -123-128.
2. Keerthini, S, Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). Purification and characterization of bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus reuteri AF182723, A strain isolated from traditionally prepared curd, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 118-123.
3. Sivakanthan, S., Jayasooriya, A.P. and Madhujith, T. 2019. Physico-Chemical properties of structured lipid produced from coconut (Cocos nucifera) and sesame (Sesumum indicum) oils. 75th Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) held on 10 December 2019, pp-105.
4. Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S., and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) peel extract on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesame indicum) oil during deep fat frying. 2nd National Undergraduate Research Symposium. National Science and Technology Commission. pp.04.
5. Amriya,M.N.F, Wickramarachi,D, Visvanthan,R, Bawazeer,M, Tissera,B, Qader,M. Rateb,M.E, Vasantharuba,S and Liyanage,R (2019) Phytochemical screening and in-vitro anti diabetic properties of Hemidesmus indicus methanolic root extract, 2nd National Undergraduate Research Symposium. National Science and Technology Commission. pp.10.
6. Shayanthan, A., Gnanavelrajah, N and Rajapaksha, R.M.C.P. (2019). Effect of Bacterial Inoculation on Growth and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.) in Kilinochchi Under Greenhouse Conditions. Proceedings of the International symposium on agriculture and environment 2019 held at Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka pp 91
7. Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S., and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) peel extract on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesame indicum) oil during storage. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. pp.105
8. Nivethini, B., Sivakanthan, S., and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). The effect of plantain peel extracts on the oxidative stability of coconut and sesame oils and their blends during deep frying. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Session. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Vol : 22 , pp.129.
9. Maria Nimalini, M., Vasantharuba, S. and Kapilan, R. (2019). Antibacterial Activity of selected seaweed extracts against some selected infectious pathogens. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Session. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Vol : 22 , pp.144.
10. Theepana, Y., Sarathadevi, R and Sivakanthan, S. (2019). Determination of Antioxidant properties of Blossoms of Banana (Musa acuminata) Varieties Available in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Session, Sri Lanka. Vol 22, p.152.
11. Maria Nimalini, M., Vasantharuba, S. and Kapilan, R. (2019). Antibacterial activity of brown seaweed extracts (Turbinana ornate) against some selective infectious pathogens. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, vol. 26, No.1, pp.38.
12. Theepana, Y., Sarathadevi, R and Sivakanthan, S. (2019). Effect of solvent and extraction duration on antioxidant properties of banana (Musa acuminata “Itharai”) blossom. Proceeding of Jaffna science association. Vol 26 (1), p.41.
13. Nivethika, A., Sukirtha, S., Rajeetha, J., Sinthuja, K. and Sivakanthan. S. 2019. Potential antibacterial activity of Syzygium cumini leaf extracts against Escherichcia coli spp.. Proceedings of 26th Annual sessions, Jaffna Science Association, pp.40.
14. Balasubramaniam, P., Thurairajah, A., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ratnayake, R. (2019). Formulation of a low cost medium for Spirulina sp. using cow dung ash medium. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, vol. 26, No.1, pp.36.
15. Simmaky, S., Madhujith, T. and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). Awareness on Food Related Information Among The Consumers In Jaffna District. Proceedings of Jaffna Science association. 26:1 p-37.
16. Theepana, Y., Sarathadevi, R and Sivakanthan, S. (2019).Antioxidant properties of selected varieties of banana blossom dried using different methods. 1st International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security & Safety. Vol 1, p.24.
17. Sivakanthan, S., Kajani, S., Vasantharuba, S. 2019. Quality assessment of biscuit incorporated with Cassia auriculata L. flower powder. International Conference of Agriculture, Food Security and Safety 2019 (Agrofood 2019), 7-8 November 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp-16.
18. Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H., Thushari Liyanage and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). Development of sugar free cinnamon biscuits and evaluation of its quality characteristics. Proceedings of Open University Research Session. pp.62
19. Nareshkumar,S Gnanavelrajah, N and Raveendran, S (2019). “Assessment of Palmyrah Palm Distribution and Density in East and South East of Valikamam Region in Jaffna Peninsula Using Very High Resolution Satellite Images” International Symposium on Agriculture-2019 (ISA-2019) Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka., held on 9th January 2019.pp
20. Neilagini, P., Shayanthan, A., Gnanavelrajah, N., Rajapaksha, R.M.C.P., Arasakesary, S.J. and Amirthalojanan, A., (2019). Performance of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria on Cluster Onion (Allium cepa L.) under Field Condition. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture held during 19th and 20th December 2019, 5: 79.
21. Priyatharshini, B., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Ratnayake, R.R., (2019). The potential use of Cyanobacteria as biofertilizer for rice variety BG-251. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture held during 19th and 20th December 2019, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna 5: 81.
22. Maria Nimalini, M., Vasantharuba, S. Kapilan,R (2019) Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Selected Seaweeds from Northern Region of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture held during 19th and 20th December 2019, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna 5: 88
23. Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. Thushari Liyanage, Vasantharuba S. (2019) Development of Cinnamon Biscuits with no Added Sugar and Evaluation of Its Quality Characteristics, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture held during 19th and 20th December 2019, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna 5: 82
1. Sivakanthan, S., Jayasooriya, L.J.P.A.P. and Madhujith, T. (2017). Optimization of enzymatic interesterification of coconut (Cocos nucifera) and sesame (Sesamum indicum) oils using Thermomyces lanuginosus lipase by response surface methodology. Tropical Agricultural Research, 28(4):457-471.
2. Keerthini, S, Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Kinetic Properties and Metal Ion Stability of the Extracellular Naringinase Produced By Aspergillus Flavus Isolated From Decaying Citrus Maxima Fruits, International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences, 4(1): 09-18.
3. Sinthuja, K, Kapilan, R and Vasantharuba S(2017) Kinetic Properties of Extracellular Thermophilic Naringinase Produced by Rhizophus Stolonifer Isolated from Palmyrah Fruit Pulp, International Journal of Scientific Research in Agricultural Sciences, 5(3): 71- 81.
4. Thanuja,S., Sivakanthan.S and Vasantharuba.S. (2017) Effect of different cooking methods on the antioxidant properties of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) cultivated in Jaffna district, Proceedings of Peradeniya university international research sessions (iPURSE 2017), Volume 21, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 24th November 2017,
5. Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Optimization of single cell protein production from banana fruit juice using palmyrah toddy mix under liquid fermentation system, Proceedings of Peradeniya university international research sessions (iPURSE 2017), Volume 21, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 24th November 2017, p.93-94
6. Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Production of single cell protein using mixed culture of toddy with banana fruit juice: A cost effective method, Proceedings of 22nd international forestry and environment symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 10th -11th November 2107, p.34
7. Thanuja,S., Sivakanthan.S and Vasantharuba.S. (2017) The effect of boiling, stir-frying and microwave cooking methods on tha antioxidant potential of local brinjal variety (Solanum melongina) available in the Jaffna district, The international conference on food quality, safety and security(Food qualiSS-2017), The international institute of knowledge management, Sri Lanka, 24th-25th October 2017, p.04.
8. Walallawita, W.K.U.S., Bopitiya, D., Sivakanthan, S., Jayawardana, N.W.I.A. and Madhujith, T. (2017). The effect of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) and Chilli (Capsicum annum) extracts in minimizing autoxidation of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) oil. The international conference on food quality, safety and security(Food qualiSS-2017), The international institute of knowledge management, Sri Lanka, 24th-25th October 2017, p.18.
9. Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Comparative study on single cell protein production with Baker’s yeast and mixed culture of toddy from papaw juice, The international conference on food quality, safety and security (Food qualiSS-2017), The international institute of knowledge management, Sri Lanka, 24th-25th October 2017, p.27.
10. S Thurairajah and N Gnanavelrajah (2017) Ipomoea aquatica and Alternanthera sessilis to remediate ground water contaminated with Nitrate. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna: 21 – 22
11. Keerthini, S, Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Isolation of potential Bacteriocin producing Lactic acid bacteria from fermented food products showing antimicrobial activity, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p.65
12. Sukanthan,Y, Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Production and crystallization of citric acid from sour orange (Citrus aurantium) juice using Aspergillus niger Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p.66
13. Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Production of single cell protein from papaw fruit juice using palmyrah toddy mix, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p.67
14. Thanuja,S., Sivakanthan.S and Vasantharuba.S. (2017) Influence of different cooking methods on the antioxidant activity of local pumpkin variety (Cucurbita maxima) cultivated in the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p.68
15. Kopiga,U., Diluckmini,B., Vasantharuba.S and Srivijeindran.S. (2017) Preparation of palmyrah crude sugar using electric oil jacket cooker, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p.70
16. Rohini,B., Sivakanthan.S and Vasantharuba.S. (2017) Effect of different blanching methods on antioxidant properties of selected vegetables, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p.71
17. Sukanthan,Y, Kapilan R and Vasantharuba S (2017) Bioethanol production using sour orange (Citrus aurantium) fruit juice using Baker’s yeast, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p.79
18. Ramziya, A., Gnanavelrajah, N., Faud Hossain, Md., Kumara, K.L.W and Ratnayake, R.R. (2017). A Study on Potential Use of Cyanobacteria Isolated from Fresh Water Bodies of Sri Lanka in Agriculture. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st – 2nd November 2017, p. 95
1. Madhujith, T. and Sivakanthan, S. (2018). Oxidative Stability of Edible Plant Oils. In: J.M. Mérillon, K. G. Ramawat (eds.) Bioactive Molecules in Food: Reference Series in Phytochemistry. Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018. Pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54528-8_94-1
1. Sivakanthan, S., Bopitiya, D., Madhujith, T. (2018). A comparative study on stability of different types of coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil against autoxidation and photo-oxidation. African Journal of Food Science, 12(9): 216-229. Doi: 10.5897/AJFS2018.1695.
2. Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Papaw fruit juice as source for single cell protein production using natural palmyrah toddy yeast. Ceylon Journal of Science, 47(4), 379–386. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v47i4.7556
3. Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Single Cell Protein Production from Papaw and Banana Fruit Juices Using Baker’s Yeast. American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Science. 18 (4): 168-172. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2018.168.172.
4. Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan. S., Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Influence of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant Activity of Local Pumpkin Variety (Cucurbita maxima) Cultivated in Jaffna District, Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 4(1): 21-29.
5. Thanuja,S., Sivakanthan,S., and Vasantharuba,S. (2018). The effect of boiling, stir-frying and microwave cooking methods on the antioxidant potential of local brinjal variety (Solanum melongina) available in Jaffna district. Proceedings of 2nd International Confrence on Food Quality, Safety and Security(1):48-54.DOI:https://doi.org/10.17501/foodqualss.2018.2107
1. Thurairajah, A., Gnanavelrajah N and, Ratnayake,R.R. (2018). Possible sources of Assimilatory and Dissimilatory nitrate reducing bacteria in Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the international symposium on Agriculture & environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp:94
2. Thurairajah, A., Gnanavelrajah, N and, Ratnayake,R.R. (2018).Screening of Denitrifying Bacteria Towards Removal of Nitrate from Ground water. Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, PGIS, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp:19
3. Thurairajah, A., Gnanavelrajah, N and, Ratnayake,R.R. (2018). Isolation of fresh water cyanobacteria and screening their potential in nitrate reduction. Proceedings of the international symposium of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, pp:49.
4. Thurairajah, A., Ratnayake, R.R., and Gnanavelrajah, N (2018). Assessment of Potential Removal of Nitrate from Synthetic Medium by Selected Herotrophic Bacteria – An Approach for Reducing Nitrate in Groundwater of Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the Young Scientists Forum (YSF) of National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), 19 January, pp:167-169.
5. Thurairajah, A., Gnanavelrajah, N and, Ratnayake,R.R. (2018). Isolation of denitrifying bacteria and their potential use in nitrate removal of well water. Proceedings of the Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientist Forum, pp-24.
6. Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Comparison of antioxidant properties of some selected vegetables cultivated in Jaffna district Proceedings of the Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products XVI (ASOMPS XVI) held on 12-14th December 2018 at Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 160.
7. Kajani, S., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Evaluation of Antioxidant properties of Cassia auriculata L. Flower Extracts. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.: 127.
8. Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) peel extract on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.: 122.
9. Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Effect of Different Cooking Methods on Antioxidant Properties of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Grown in the Jaffna District. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp:125.
10. Thanuja, S, Sivakanthan, S. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). The influence of various cooking methods on the antioxidant compounds of local Carrot variety (Daucus carota) cultivated in Jaffna district. Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International conference - JUICe 2018. pp.37-39.
11. Jananay, V., Kapilan,R. and Vasantharuba,S. (2018). Isolation and characterization of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from milk and milk products. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Pp-121
12. Jananay, V., Kapilan,R. and Vasantharuba,S. (2018). Evaluation of probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk and milk products. 74th conference of Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. pp-88.
13. Keerthini, S., Kapilan,R. and Vasantharuba,S. (2018). Optimization of bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus sp, a strain isolated from traditionally prepared curd. 74th conference of Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. pp-89.
14. Sukirtha, S., Sinthuja, K., Nivethika, A., Rajeetha, J. and Sivakanthan. S. (2018). The effect of solvent and duration of extraction on the efficacy of extraction of anthocyanins from Syzygium cumini fruits from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products XVI (ASOMPS XVI) held on 12-14th December 2018 at Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 157.
15. Sivakanthan, S., Jayasooriya, A.P. and Madhujith, T. (2018). Oxidative stability of structured lipid produced from coconut (Cocos nucifera) and sesame (Sesamum indicum) oils by enzymatic interesterification using Rhizomucor miehei lipase, South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (SAMR’18) held on 5th October 2018 at Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp 7.
16. Moganatharsa, G., Vasantharuba,S. and Balakumar,S. (2018). Study on physicochemical properties of coconut oils produced in Jaffna district. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp: 123.
17. Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Preliminary study on the production of essential oil and pectin from the peel and fruit waste of sour orange (Citrus aurantium). 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp: 130.
18. Sanmugalingam, T., Vasantharuba,S. and Kailayalingam,R. (2018). Shelf life improvement of boiled and dried palmyrah tuber (Pulukkodiyal) with preservatives. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp:129.
19. Sivachchanthirika, A. and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2018). Assessment of the microbial activity during composting of municipal solid waste in combination with locally available resources. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp:98.
20. Anusha, S., Gnanavelrajah, N. and Weerasinghe,P. (2018). Improvement of soil nutrient levels by adding different combinations of organic amendments. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp:99.
21. Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Production and optimization of bioethanol from sour orange (Citrus aurantium) peel using baker’s yeast. . Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International conference - JUICe 2018. pp.43-46.
22. Moganatharsa, G., Vasantharuba,S. and Balakumar,S. (2018). Quality assessment of edible Sesame oil samples produced in Jaffna district. Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International conference - JUICe 2018. pp.51-53.
23. Ganeshalingam, M, Vasantharuba,S and Balakumar,S. (2018) Analysis of quality parameters for edible sesame oil samples available in Jaffna district, Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2018, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp168-170
24. Mohanatharsa, G Vasantharuba,S and Balakumar,S (2018). Analysis of Selected Quality Parameters for Edible Coconut oil Samples Produced in Jaffna District, Proceedings of Vignanam International Research Conference, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp37
25. Aasir, A.M., Gnanavelrajah, N., Fuad Hossain, M.D.,. Wasantha Kumara, K.L and Ratnayake, R.R. (2018). Effect of nutritional stress on cyanobacteria during its mass culture. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Research Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka: pp1-6
26. Sivachanthirika, A and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2018). Production of quality compost using locally available resources. . Proceedings of the 7th YSF Research Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka: p p146-148.
27. Senthuran, S., Balasooriya B.L.W.K., Arasakesary S.J. and Gnanavelrajah, N. (2018). Effect of Seaweed Extract (Kappaphycus alvarezii) on the Growth, Yield and Nutrient uptake of Leafy Vegetable Amaranthus polygamous. Proceedings of the thirtieth annual Congress of the PGIA, 15 -16, November 2018, PGIA, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: pp.:40