Conferences/Symposia

2021

  1. Hemantha Piris, B.G.B. Pakeerathan, K. Sayanthan, S. (2021) Efficacy of Botanical Extracts Against Storage Insect Pest Tribolium confusum (confused flour beetle) and Sitophilus oryzae (Rice Weevil). 1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology (IECE 2021), 1–15 July 2021, https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx

  2. Amarasena, B. U. N. S. Pakeerathan, and K. B. Charitha 2021. Oyster mushroom production using agro-based industry’s by-products. 2nd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural sciences 2021 held on 28th June 2021, University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences(UCIARS), Hambantota. Pp.25

  3. Vinobia,E. Thiruchchelvan,N. Pakeerathan,K. Mikunthan, G.(2021) Screening of Plant Extracts and Oils Against Soft Rot Bacterium, Pectobacterium carotovorum. Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, held on 10th of March 2021. (4): 17

  4. Kumara, P. Pakeerathan, K. Deepani, L.P.P(2021) Assessment of Yield Loss in Green Gram (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek) Cultivation and Estimation of Weed-Free Period for Eco-Friendly Weed Management. 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy, 3–17 May 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx

  5. Buddhika, H.D.K. Dharmadasa, R.M. Menuka Arawwawala, L.D.A. Pakeerathan, K. (2021) Phytochemical Properties of Clitoria ternatea L. (Fabaceae)- A Distinct Flower Morphometric Plants Available in Sri Lanka, 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy, 3–17 May 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx

  6. Ledchumanakumar, S. Aruchchunan, N. Kandaiah, P. Gunasingham M. (2021) Root Knot Nematode Management Using Chitin Rich Fish Industry by Product in Organic Brinjal Cultivation, 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy, 3–17 May 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx

  7. Vijayarasa, J. Pakeerathan, K. Thiruchchelvan, N. Gunasingham M. (2021) Bio- Remediation Agro-Based Industry’s Wastewater and Mass Production of Spirulina (Spirulina platensis (Gomont) Geitler 1925), 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy, 3–17 May 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx

  8. Majura, Y. Pakeerathan, K.Mikunthan,G.(2021) In-vitro investigation on efficacy of natural plant extracts to manage rice blast fungus Magnaporthe grisea in organic rice cultivation. http://doi.org/10.4038/sljid.v11i0.8373

  9. Pakeerathan, K. Nirosha, A. Perera, T.V.R.C(2021) Screening of Potential Plant Extracts to Control Common Lab Contaminant Trichoderma spp. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Climate Change, held on 18-19th of February 2021. (5): 29


2020

  1. Majura, Y., Pakeerathan, K. and G. Mikunthan. (2020). In-vitro investigation on efficacy of natural plant extract to manage rice blast fungus Magnaporthegrisea in organic rice cultivation. Proceeding of the 9th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology, held on 23rd of October 2020. (8): 11.

  2. Varmila, N., Mikunthan, G. and S. Sarvanya. (2020). Isolation and identification of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Maize plant as Bio-control agent. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uwa Wellasa University held on 29th and 30th of July 2020. Pp.30.

  3. Sujavanthi, L., Nirosha, A. and G. Mikunthan. (2020). Effect of plant extracts on root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 3rd and 4th of December 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna. Pp.73

  4. Karthika, T., Thiruchchelvan, N. and G. Mikunthan. (2020). Eco-friendly management of banana anthracnose (Colletotrichum musae) using bio-rationals. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 3rd and 4th of December 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna. Pp.70.

  5. Jathukula, L. and G. Mikunthan. (2020). Efficacy of an Entomopathogenic Fungus, Lecanicillium lecanii as a Bio-control Agent against Bemisia tabaci on Hygrophila corymbosa. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 3rd and 4th of December 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna. Pp.71.

  6. Dilhani, R.M.T., Ranatunga, M.A.B. and G. Thirukkumaran. (2020). Seasonal variations of plant pigments in new hybrid tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] population. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 3rd and 4th of December 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna. Pp.31.

  7. Terensan, S., Fernando, H.N.S., Silva, J. N., Kottearachchi, N.S., and O.V.D.S.J. Weerasena. (2020). Molecular differentiation of blast and brown spot diseases in rice. The 7th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2020) held on 26th and 27th of November, 2020. Thailand. Pp.11.

  8. Sugandhika, M.G.G., Pakeerathan, K. and Fernando, W.M.K. (2020). Efficacy of seaweed extract on Chilli leaf curl virus. 1st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural sciences 2020 held on 15th December 2020, University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences(UCIARS), Hambantota. Pp.2.

  9. Perera, M.G.G. Nirosha, A. and Pakeerathan, K. 2020. Oyster mushroom production using agro-based industry’s by-products. 1st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural sciences 2020 held on 15th December 2020, University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences(UCIARS), Hambantota. Pp.5.

  10. De Silva, G. H. S. N., Pakeerathan, K. and W. M. R. W. B. Wijekoon. (2020). Identification of the causal organism of wilt disease in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in nursery stage and its management. 1st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural sciences 2020 held on 15th December 2020, University of Colombo Institute for Agro- Technology and Rural Sciences(UCIARS), Hambantota. Pp.11.

  11. Ovini, R.I., Pakeerathan, K., Pushpanji, K. and G. Mikunthan. (2020). Selected plant pathogenic fungal culture filtrates (secondary metabolites) as potential Bio herbicides. Proceeding of the 9th Young Scientist Forum Symposium, held on 13th November 2020, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp: 190-196.

  12. Niveka, S., Pakeerathan, K. and G. Mikunthan. (2020). Fungicide free management of papaya Anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz.) disease using combined bio-rationales and bee wax in Organic Agriculture. Proceeding of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Plant Science.

2019

  1. Kishoyini, P. Pakeerathan, K. Mikunthan, G. 2019. Potential of selected plant extracts as herbicide for managing the alien weed Parthenium (P. hysterophorus) in northern Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 8 th Young Scientist Forum Symposium, 1-5.

  2. Thiruchchelvan, N. Thirukkumaran, G. Mikunthan, G. 2019. Production of an entomopathogenic nematode, Acrobeloides longiuterus using artificial solid media. Proceeding of the 8 th Young Scientist Forum Symposium, 208-211.

  3. Chamika, D.D.T. Withanage, S.P. Pakeerathan, K. 2019. Assessment of impact of soil moisture stress on three rubber (Hevea brasiliensis L.) clones of RRIM 600, RRISL 203 and RRIC 121. Proceeding of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science 75th Annual Sessions, 39.

  4. Jayasinghe, H.A.C.S.H., Perera, A.M.M.S. and Thirukkumaran, G. 2019. Screening of Sugarcane Germplasm and Quarantine Station for Sugarcane Streak Mosaic Virus in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 5 th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, 76.

  5. Kayamugan, P. Mahilrajan, S. Pakeerathan, K. 2019. Microbiological quality of ice creams marketed in Jaffna. Proceeding of the 8 th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lankan Society For Microbiology, (7): 36.

  6. Keerthana, R. Thiruchchelvan, N. Mikunthan, G. 2019. Liquid formulation and spore viability of an antagonistic fungus Trichoderma viride, in fruit pulp of Tamarindus indica. Proceeding of the 2nd South Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, 5.

  7. Ovini, I.R. Pakeerathan, K. Pushpanji, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2019. Effect of secondary metabolites of selected fungal pathogens on a common weed, Parthenium hysterophorous L. Proceeding of the 8th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lankan Society For Microbiology, (7): 16.

  8. Pakeerathan, K. Varnika, K. Thanusha, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2019. Potential of selected bio-rationals and locally available materials for the eco-friendly management of Parthenium hysterophorous L. Proceeding of International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security, 6.

  9. Pakeerathan, K. Bariana, H.S. Bansal, U.K. 2019. Molecular characterization of adult plant leaf rust resistance in wheat genotype C14.16. Proceeding of the International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security, 7.

  10. Thiruchchelvan, N. Thirukkumaran, G. Mikunthan, G. 2019. Production of an Insect-killing nematode, Acrobeloides longiuterus; using insect host and artificial media. Proceeding of the International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security, 17.


2018

  1. Niveka, S., Pakeerathan, K and Mikunthan, G. (2018) Field survey of Papaya Anthracnose in selected markets and In-Vitro assessment of Bio Rationales against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2017) 1 (1), 94.

  2. Pakeerathan, K., Bariana, HS and Bansal, UK (2018) Molecular mapping of leaf rust resistance in C14.16/Aus91433 RIL population, 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, 1 (1), 81.

2017

  1. Denisiya, A.M. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Application of Mycorrhizae isolated from Cymbidium bicolor to the roots of chilli (Caspicum annuum) and onion (Allium cepa) to improve their productivity, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.59

  2. Thenuvathany, B. Sathiyaseelan, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Morphology of medicinal plant, Mollugo cerviana and its growth potential in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.58

  3. Sharjana, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Distribution, infestation and occurrence of Noorda blitealis Wlk. and Gitona distigma (Meigen) in Moringa oleifera Lam. in the home gardens of the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.80

  4. Tharmili, Y., Mikunthan, G., Jegathambigai, V. and Svinningen, A. 2017. Management of root rot caused by Curvularia sp. on Ludwigia repens using biological agents, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.86

  5. Gobinantha, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Natural occurrence of acaropathogenic fungus, Rhizopus sp. on Oligonychus sp damaging Gliricidia leaves and the effect of pesticides on its existence, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.87

  6. Kishojini, P., Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Parthenium based composting: An approach to minimize the existing weed population in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.101

  7. Niroja, M., Niranjan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Suitability of some organic wastes as substrates to promote oyster and milky mushrooms, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.102

  8. Nirosha, A., Rajeshkanna, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Effect of oil cakes and garlic aqueous based formulations of Trichoderma viride on management of Meloidogyne incognita in chilli, The 4th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry 2017 held on 24-25 August, 2017 p.42

2016

  1. Piratheepa, J. and Mikunthan, G. 2016. Evaluation of different green leaf manures against onion stem and bulb nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) and bulb nematode (Rhizoglypus sp.), International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, held on 15-16 December 2016.p43

  2. Malinda Kumarasinha, Jayatilleke, B. G., Prasad Senadheera, Jayantha Wattavidanage, Pradeepa Perera, Vaidyashekhare, M. B, Mikunthan, G. and Uma Coomaraswamy. 2016. m-Learning for empowering women farming community in Sri Lanka by facilitating lifelong learning, Asian Association of Open Universities Annual Conference 2016 held on 26-29 October, 2016 and Manila, Philippines.

  3. Premsuja, V., Svinningen, A., Mikunthan G. and Jegathambigai, V. 2016. Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis on larvae of Junonia atlites damaging Hygrophila difformis and its on farm method of small scale production, 68th International Symposium on Crop Protection, held in Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, University of Ghent, Belgium, 17 May 2016, p118.

  4. Sathiyakala, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2016. Diversity of bee visitors of cucurbit crops (Cucurbitaceae) in home gardens of Jaffna district, International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry -2016 held on 1-3 June 2016 Manila, Philippines, p88.

2015

  1. Premsuja, V., Mikunthan, G., Jegathambigai, V. and Svinningen, A.E. 2015. Coir dust extract as a cost effective culture medium in multiplication of Bacillus thuringiensis against Aedes aegypti. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna on 15-16 October 2015, p63.

  2. Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Determination of antifungal activity of Aloe vera leaf powder extracts against banana pseudostem rot fungi, Marasmiellus. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna on 15-16 October 2015. p52

  3. Sathyakala, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Bee Diversity and Floral Hosts in the Home Gardens of Jaffna District. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna on 15-16 October 2015. p36

  4. Emerson, F. L. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Production of bio agent, Trichoderma viride using liquid wastes and other substrates. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna held on 15-16 October 2015. p53.

  5. Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. In-vitro Assessment of Aloe vera gel as a bio preservative of papaya fruits. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry held on 10-12 June, 2015 at Colombo, Sri Lanka Pp: 57.

  6. Sathyakala, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Determination of Flower Biology of Underexploited Pollinator Attracting Vegetable, Luffa cylindrica (L.) Growing in Home Gardens of Jaffna. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry held on 10-12 June, 2015 at Colombo, Sri Lanka p14.

  7. Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Evaluation of Aloe vera herbal leaf gel as a bio preservative of fruits of Ampalavi mango. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE–2015) held on 5 November 2015 at Peradeniya p 349

  8. Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. In vitro assessment of Aloe vera gel as a bio preservation of Karuththakolumban mango fruits. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine–2015 held on 10-12 December 2015 p104