PUBLICATIONS

Books Edited

2025

1. Suriyanarayanan S, P SH, Pakeerathan K (2025) Combating Plastic Pollution in Terrestrial Environment: Challenges and Strategies for a Sustainable Future. Springer Nature, pp490 [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2343-3]

2023

1. Kandiah Pakeerathan (2023) (Eds): Smart Agriculture for Developing Nations: Status, Perspectives and Challenges, Springer Nature, pp 270 {eBook ISBN 978-981-19-8738-0}  {https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-8738-0} 

2022

1. Environment sustenance and food safety: need of more vibrant policy initiatives for Sri Lanka, L.K. Weerasinghe, S. Samarakoon, K. Pakeerathan, K.W. Samarakoon and C. Kadigamuwa (Eds.), National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka, Battramulla, pp 126-197. {ISBN:  978-955-8630-17-4}

Books

2025

1. கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2025) “இலங்கையின் வேளாண்முறைமையில் நவீன நுட்பங்கள்",  எழுநா பதிப்பகம், பக்கம் 1-138. {ISBN: 978-624-655-600-6} .

2022

2. கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2022) “அந்நியக்களை பாதீனியம்: அடங்க மறுப்பது ஏன்? அறியாததும் புரியாததும்",  விவசாய உயிரியல் துறை, விவசாயபீடம், யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், அறிவியல் நகர், கிளிநொச்சி, பக்கம் 1-120. {ISBN: 978-624-97873-0-8} .

Book chapters

2025

1. Pakeerathan, K. (2025). Application of SMART technologies in Organic Farming: Editors: L. P. Awasthi (2025) Advances in Organic Farming (Hardback), CABI Publishing (Verlag), pp600, eISBN: 978-1-80062-684-3 [ISBN-9781800626836].  https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800626850.0014  

2. Pakeerathan, K. (2025). Hazards of Microplastic Pollution in Agriculture, Editors: Suriyanarayanan S, P SH, Pakeerathan K (2025) Combating Plastic Pollution in Terrestrial Environment: Challenges and Strategies for a Sustainable Future. Springer, eBook ISBN: 978-9819623426. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2343-3_2 

3. Naveen XAJ, P.Jaisankar, Pakeerathan, K. S.Suseela, S.Saratha, C.Parameswari S.Alagendran (2025). Systematic Assessment of Ecological and Fiscal Productivity Impact of Micro-Nano Technological Innovation in Plastics Waste Deterioration and Prevention, Editors: Srijan Goswami, Moharana Choudhury, Palas Samanta (2025) Micro-Nano Plastics Exposure, Environmental Degradation and Public Health Crisis: Perspectives and Concerns for Sustainable Development. Springer, eBook ISBN: 978-981-96-5047-7. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-96-5047-7_29 

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2024

1. Pakeerathan, K. (2024). A global overview and the fundamentals of sustainable agriculture. In: Hyperautomation in Precision Agriculture: Advancements and Opportunities for Sustainable Farming 1st Edition - November 1, 2024 Editors: Sartajvir Singh, Vishakha Sood, Arun Lal Srivastav, Yiannis Ampatzidis, Elsevier, eBook ISBN: 9780443241406. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-24139-0.00001-1

2023

1. Pakeerathan, K. (2023). Molecular Characterization and Mapping of Stress Resistance Genes Using SNP Platform in Legumes. In: Muthu Arjuna Samy, P., Ramasamy, A., Chinnusamy, V., Sunil Kumar, B. (eds) Legumes: Physiology and Molecular Biology of Abiotic Stress Tolerance. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5817-5_6 

2. Kandiah Pakeerathan (2023) Image Processing: A Smart Technology for Early Detection of Crop Pests and Diseases. In: K. Pakeerathan (2023) (Eds): Smart Agriculture for Developing Nations: Status, Perspectives and Challenges, Springer Nature, pp 270 {eBook ISBN 978-981-19-8738-0} {https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-8738-0_10}

3.  Kandiah Pakeerathan (2023) Smart Agriculture: Special Challenges and Strategies for Island States. In: K. Pakeerathan (2023) (Eds): Smart Agriculture for Developing Nations: Status, Perspectives and Challenges, Springer Nature, pp 270 {eBook ISBN 978-981-19-8738-0} {https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-8738-0_18}

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2022

1. Kandiah Pakeerathan (2022) Molecular Tagging of Disease Resistance in Oilseed Crops, In: M. Prakash et al., Physiological Interventions for Developing Climate Resilient Pulses, International Books & Periodical Supply Service, DELHI-110034 (India), pp 136-184. {e-ISBN: 978-93-90425-55-6/ ISBN: 978-93-90425-54-9}

2. Pakeerathan, K. and Vaishnavi. K (2022) Technologically SMART crop protection in Organic Agriculture and recommended policy revision for Sri Lankan context, In: Environment sustenance and food safety: need of more vibrant policy initiatives for Sri Lanka, L.K. Weerasinghe, S. Samarakoon, K. Pakeerathan, K.W. Samarakoon and C. Kadigamuwa (Eds.), National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka, Battramulla, pp 126-197. {ISBN:  978-955-8630-17-4}

கட்டுரைத் தொடர் (as Chapters in Tamil): எழுநா

இக்கட்டுரைத்தொடர் இலங்கையின் பாரம்பரிய வேளாண்மை முறைமையில் உள்ள சாதக – பாதகங்கள், அதிலுள்ள போதாமைகளை நிவர்த்திக்கும் வகையில் நவீன நுட்பங்களைப் புகுத்துதல், நவீன நுட்பங்களால் உண்டாகக்கூடிய விளைவுகள், இலங்கையில் பசுமைப்புரட்சிக்காக முன்வைக்கப்படவேண்டிய விவசாயக் கொள்கைகள் என்பன பற்றி விரிவாகவும், ஆய்வுத்தளத்திலும் விபரிக்கின்றது.    

2023

1. அத்தியாயம் 5: விவசாயப் புரட்சியும் சூழல் மாற்றமும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/agricultural-revolution-and-environmental-change)

2. அத்தியாயம் 6:நவீன விவசாயமும் உணவுப் புரட்சியும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/modern-agriculture-and-the-food-revolution)

3. அத்தியாயம் 7: முப்பதாண்டுப் போரும் வடக்கு கிழக்கு விவசாயமும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/the-thirty-years-war-and-north-eastern-agrarianism/)

4. அத்தியாயம் 8: நவீன விவசாயத்திற்கு மாறத் தயங்கும் இலங்கை (https://ezhunaonline.com/modern-agriculture/)

5.  அத்தியாயம் 9: நவீன விவசாயத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்ற உலக நாடுகள் (https://ezhunaonline.com/countries-of-the-world-succeeded-in-modern-agriculture/)

6. அத்தியாயம் 10: வலுவற்ற இலங்கையின் விவசாயக் கொள்கை (https://ezhunaonline.com/a-weak-sri-lankan-agricultural-policy/)

7. அத்தியாயம் 11: அரசியல் தலையீடும்  விவசாய வீழ்ச்சியும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/political-intervention-and-downfall-of-agriculture/)

8.  அத்தியாயம் 12: விவசாய எழுச்சித் திட்டங்கள் எப்படி இருக்க வேண்டும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/agriculture-uplifting-projects/)

2022

1. அத்தியாயம் 1: இலங்கையின் பாரம்பரிய விவசாய வரலாறு (https://ezhunaonline.com/traditional-agricultural-history-of-srilanka) 

2. அத்தியாயம் 2: பாரம்பரிய  விவசாயமும் சூழல் சமநிலையும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/traditional-agriculture-and-ecological-balance)

3. அத்தியாயம் 3: விவசாயமும் தமிழர் வாழ்வியலும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/agriculture-and-tamil-life)

4. அத்தியாயம் 4: பட்டினியும் விவசாயப் புரட்சியும் (https://ezhunaonline.com/famine-and-the-agrarian-revolution)

Articles published in Journals

2024

1. Pakeerathan, K. and Venugoban, K. (2024) The First Report of GPS-based Mapping of Parthenium Beetle (Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister) Occurrence, Distribution and its Impact on Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) in Northern Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Sciences-Sri Lanka,19(1): 157-170. DOI: http://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v19i1.9855

2023

1. Pakeerathan K., A.N.P.E.Dayananda and R.Viharnaa (2023) Formulation and efficacy testing of vermi-tea based liquid organic fertilizers on green-amaranth (Amaranthus viridis L.) for home gardens. AGRIEAST, 17 (1): 42-53. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v17i1.120 

2. Pakeerathan K., K. Jeyavithuyan, A. Nirosha, G. Mikunthan (2023) Production of bio fortified vermicompost and its efficacy against onion basal rot disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 39(3): 692-703. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.692.703  

3. Samuddrika T.D.Y., Pakeerathan K., Kathirgamanathar S. and Wijayasiriwardana T.D.C.M.K. (2023) Screening of market cow’s ghee samples to detect adulteration. Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine (SLJIM), 8(1): 680-691. http://sljim.iim.cmb.ac.lk/journal/index.php/sljim/article/view/91  

4. Dhananjani, B.A. and Pakeerathan, K. (2023) Organic nutrient solutions for Hydrophonic Spinach (Basella alba) production in urban agriculture. Journal of Agricultural Sciences-Sri Lanka, 18(1): 1-13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v18i1.10095 

2021

1. Sugandhika, M.G.G., Pakeerathan, K. and Fernando, W.M.K.  (2021) EFFICACY OF SEAWEED EXTRACT ON CHILLI LEAF CURL VIRUS. Journal of Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences 1(1): 1-6. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/atrsj.v1i1.24 

2020

1. Kandiah Pakeerathan, Chhetri Mumta, Hayden Matthew, Ayliffe Michael, Bariana Harbans, BansalUrmil (2020) Mapping of Adult Plant Leaf Rust Resistance in Aus27506 and Validation of Underlying Loci by In-Planta Fungal Biom ass Accumulation. Agronomy 10(7): 943-954. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10070943   

2019

1. Kandiah Pakeerathan, Harbans Bariana, Naeela Qureshi, Debbie Wong, Matthew Hayden, Urmil Bansal (2019) Identification of a new source of stripe rust resistance Yr82 in wheat. Theor Appl Genet. , 132(11):3169-3176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-019-03416-y 

2018

1. Naeela Qureshi, Pakeerathan Kandiah, Mesfin Kebede Gessese, Vallence Nsabiyera, Vanessa Wells, Prashanth Babu, Debbie Wong, Matthew Hayden, Harbans Bariana, Urmil Bansal (2018) Development of co-dominant KASP markers co-segregating with Ug99 effective stem rust resistance gene Sr26 in wheat. Mol Breeding , 38(97), pp 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-018-0854-6 

2. Kishojini, P., Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. (2018) GPS Based Density and Distribution Mapping and Composting a Sustainable Approach for Monitoring and Managing Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) in Northern Sri Lanka. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 8(4), pp 160-170 

2016

1.  Mumta Chhetri, Bariania H, Pakeerathan Kandiah, Urmil Bansal: Yr58 : A New Stripe Rust Resistance Gene and Its Interaction with Yr46 for Enhanced Resistance. Phytopathology 08/2016; 106(12)., 1530-1534., DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-16-0182-R     

 2014

1.  Piragalathan, A., Pakeerathan, K., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan, G. Efficacy of Different Insecticides and Bio-Rationals Against Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococidae) Infestation in Home Gardens. Middle East Journal of Scientific Research 09/2014; 21(10):1689-1693., DOI:10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2014.21.10.82293

2.  Vigitha Naguleswaran, Kandiah Pakeerathan, Gunasingam Mikunthan: Biological Control: A Promising Tool for Bulb-Rot and Leaf Twisting Fungal Diseases in Red Onion (Allium Cepa L.) In Jaffna District. World Applied Sciences Journal 03/2014; 31(6):1090-1095., DOI:10.5829/idosi.wasj.2014.31.06.292

 2013

1.  N Thiruchchelvan, G Mikunthan, G Thirukkumaran, K Pakeerathan (2013) Effect of Insecticides on Bio-Agent Trichoderma harzianum rifai Under In vitro Condition, American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 13(10) 1357-1360 DOI: 10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2013.13.10.11243.

 2012

1.  Suvanthini S., Mikunthan G., Thurairatnam S. and Pakeerathan K. 2012, Evaluation of Withania somnifera extracts on a storage pest Rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, Annals of Biological Research, 3 (11):5050-5053.

 2009

1.  Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. and Tharshani , N. 2009 Eco-friendly management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofid and White) Chitwood using different green leaf manures on tomato under field conditions, American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural& Environmental Sciences, 6(5), 494-497. 

2.  Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. and Tharshani, N. 2009 Effect of different animal manures on Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) on tomato, World Journal of Agricultural Sciences,5(4), 432-435. 

Extended Abstract published in International/National Conferences/Workshops

2023

1. Thuvaraka, T. and Pakeerathan (2023) ECO-FRIENDLY MANAGEMENT OF HADDA BEETLE (Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata F.) (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) USING SELECTED BOTANICAL EXTRACTS, Proceedings of the 11th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka, 11(1), 55-59

2022

2. Samuddrika, T.D.Y., Pakeerathan, K., Kathirgamanathar, S.  and Wijeyasiriwardana, T.D.M.C.K. (2022) ADULTERATION DETECTION OF COW GHEE WITH INFERIOR COMMODITIES. 6th Annual Research Session of IFSTSL- 2022, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Sri Lanka (IFSTSL), 1(1),54-61.

3. Kanagasabai, V., Pakeerathan, K. and Sashikesh G. (2022) Nano-based formulation of Acarous calamus rhizome extract and its efficacy on Aspergillus flavus, 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 1(1), 9-12.

4. Karunasena, P.D.N.S., Pakeerathan, K., Thileepan, T. and G. Mikunthan (2022) Anthelmintic effect of biorationals against the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita colonizing chilli rhizosphere, 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 1(1), 1-4.

5. Halangoda, H.R., Pakeerathan, K. and G. Mikunthan (2022) Impacts of selected pesticides on parthenium beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata pallister under laboratory conditions in Sri Lanka, 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 1(1), 5-8

2021

1. Konesalingam Jeyavithuyan, Kandiah Pakeerathan and Aruchchunan Nirosha (2021).Super Compost for Organic Agriculture,  4th Organic Asia Congress-2021: November 25th - 27th, 2021, Jakarta Indonesia, 121-128. 

2. Pakeerathan, K. (2021). Image Processing a Smart Technology for Early Detection of Crop Pests and Diseases. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SMART AGRICULTURE FOR DEVELOPING NATIONS: BROADER PERSPECTIVES AND SPECIAL CHALLENGES FOR ISLAND STATES 11-12 AUGUST, 2021 [VIRTUAL MODE], Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre), New Delhi and Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Republic of Mauritius, 44-47.

3. Hemantha Piris, B.G.B. Pakeerathan, K., and Sayanthan, S. 2021. Efficacy of Botanical Extracts Against Storage Insect Pest Tribolium confusum (confused flour beetle) and Sitophilus oryzae (Rice Weevil). Proceeding of 1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology (IECE 2021).

4. Kumara, P. Pakeerathan, K. Deepani, L.P.P. (2021). Assessment of Yield Loss in Green Gram (Vigna radiate (L) R. Wilczek) Cultivation and Estimation of Weed-Free Period for Eco-Friendly Weed Management. Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 3(1),22. Proceeding of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy.

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. Proceeding of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy.

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. Proceeding of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy.

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). Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 3(1),22. Proceeding of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy.

8. Perera, TVRC, Pakeerathan, K and Nirosha, A (2021) ECO-FRIENDLY MANAGEMENT COMMON LAB CONTAMINANT Trichoderma spp IN OYSTER MUSHROOM PRODUCTION USING AGROBASED INDUSTRY’S BY-PRODUCTS. Proceedings The 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021 – (ICCC 2021) 5(1),65-71. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17501/2513258X.2021.5105 

9. G. Vijayakanthan, T. Kokul, S. Pakeerathai and U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, "Classification of Vegetable Plant Pests using Deep Transfer Learning," 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS), IEEE Xplore, pp. 167-172, DOI: 10.1109/ICIAfS52090.2021.9606176 (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9606176)    

10. K. Pakeeratharan (2021) Gel free SNP technology to characterize host plant resistance in Genomics Era. Proceedings of the International Conference on Life Science: Contemporary approaches in Biological Science for Food, Health, Nutrition Security and Conservation of Biodiversity, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, India, pp60-61

11. K. Pakeeratharan (2021) DIAGNOSIS OF SOIL-BORNE PATHOGENS: RECENT ADVANCE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. Souvenir & Abstracts International Conference on ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURAL & FOOD SCIENCES TO FACE THE CHALLENGES TO ENVIRONMENT AND BIOSECURITY, 16 20 JANUARY, 2021 School of Agricultural Sciences, Sharda University, Knowledge Park 3, Greater Noida, India, pp124-125

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2020

1. Ovini, R.I. Pakeerathan, K. Pushpanji, K. Mikunthan, G. 2020. Selected plant pathogenic fungal culture filtrates (secondary metabolites) as potential Bio herbicides. Proceeding of the 9 th Young Scientist Forum Symposium, 190-196. 

2. 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. Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 4(1),16. Proceeding of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Plant Science. 

2019

1. Kishojini, 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. 8th YSF Symposium, 1(1), pp 1-5

2012

1. Thiruchchelvan, N., Pakeerathan, K., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan,G. Evaluation and Selection of the Most Cost Effective Media for In Vitro Cultivation of Banana Stem Rot Fungus, Marasmiellus sp, proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE), 2012.

2. Amirthaveni, V., Pakeerathan, K., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan,G. Parasitic Potential-Host Range of Cascuta sp. and its Impact on Allium cepa L. Grown in Jaffna, proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE), 2012.

Abstract published in International/National Conferences

2025

1. G.K.T. Rathnasoma, S.J. Arasakesary and K. Pakeerathan (2025) EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TYPE OF FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), KILINOCHCHI, SRI LANKA, Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Agriculture 2025 (ISA 2025), Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 06th March 2025, 4(1), Pp111

2. Arsh, A.R.A. and K. Pakeerathan (2025) Impact of Botanicals Exhibiting Insecticidal Properties on Parthenium Beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister, Proceedings of the 29th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 17th and 18th January 2025, 29(1), Pp33

3. Mithusha, V., Thiruchchelvan, N.  and K. Pakeerathan (2025) SCREENING OF SELECTED GENOTYPES OF BRINJAL (Solanum melongena L.) AGAINST ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES (Meloidogyne spp.), Proceedings of the International International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2025), Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 03rd and 04th January 2025, 3(1), Pp26

2024

1. S. Vaithehi, K. Pakeerathan and G. Mikunthan (2024) Extending shelf-life of Trichoderma viride pers. broth formula using different parts of tamarind, Tamarindus indica L. to scale-up commercial production, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE) 2024, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 10th May 2024,1(1), Pp99

2. Thanuja S., Nirosha T. , Pakeerathan K. and Mikunthan G. (2024) Management of root-knot, Meloidogyne incognita in tomatoes using medicinal plant-based compost, Proceedings of the 11th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, Volume 11, 24th January 2024, 11(1), Pp82

3. Abeysingha A.M.S.U., Mikunthan G. and Pakeerathan K. (2024) Determination of growing media for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) production using organic waste ingredients, Proceedings of the 11th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka , 24th January 2024, 11(1), Pp08

4. Withana W.A.T.N, Pakeerathan K., Fernando W.M.K., Kumarasinghe K.M.T.M.,Tillakaratne J.B.D.Y. (2024) Development of Trichoderma based bulb treatment for the management of anthracnose and white rot in onion (Allium cepa L.), Proceedings of the 11th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka , 24th January 2024, 11(1), Pp02

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2023

1. N.D. Dilhani, K. Pakeerathan, T. Nirosha, and G. Mikunthan (2023) Management of Free-floating Aquatic Weeds by Making Compost and Testing its Efficacy against Root-knot Nematode on Tomato, Proceedings of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 27th and 28th January 2023, 27(1), Pp49

6. C. Dilogi, K. Pakeerathan, and G. Mikunthan (2023) Production of Liquid Manures Through an Aerobic Biodigester for Leafy Vegetable Growing Hydroponic System Using Bio-Wastes. Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Sciences (ICAPS 2023), Faculty of Applied Sciences of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 30 - 31st May, 2023, 1(1), Pp77

7. K.P.L. Arosha, K. Pakeerthan, C. Ranasinghe (2023) Detection of powdery scab pathogen (Spongospora subterranea f. sp. Subterranea) in potato using RT-qPCR, Proceedings of the Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research-2023 Young Scientists’ Association, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka 09th November 2023 , 1(1), Pp16

2022

1. N.D. Dilhani, T. Nirosha, and K. Pakeerathan (2022) Performance of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi associated with Cymbidium bicolor against salinity stress, Proceedings of 1st Ruhuna International Undergraduate Research Symposium 2022 (RIURES’22), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2nd November 2022, 1(1), Pp30.

2. T.D.Y. Samuddrika, K. Pakeerathan, S. Kathirgamanathar and T.D.M.C.K. Wijeyasiriwardana (2022) Comparative physico-chemical identification of pure and market cow ghee samples. 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEDICINAL PLANTS, HERBAL PRODUCTS & HYDROPONICS 2022 (6th ICMPHP)/ 8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AYURVEDA, UNANI, SIDDHA & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE (8th iCAUST) - 2022, INSTITUTE OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, RAJAGIRIYA, SRI LANKA, 1(1), 44.

3. U.B. Madushika, A. Nirosha, K. Pakeerathan and G. Mikunthan (2022) IN-VITRO INVESTIGATION ON EFFICACY OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANT EXTRACTS ON RICE BLAST FUNGUS Magnaporthe grisea. Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture (5th NSA 2022), Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka, 1(1), 53.

4. G Geethangini, T., Pakeerathan, K., and Mikunthan (2022) Antifungal activities of selected medicinal plants against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides causing Onion Leaf Twister Disease (OLTD), 3rd International Research Conference on Siddha Conference (3rd IRCSM-2022), 1(1), 51.

2021

1. Bramiyah, V., Nirosha. A., Pakeerathan,K. and  Mikunthan,G. (2021). Early induction of fruiting body in oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus using plant. 7th International Conference of Pakistan Phytopathological Society November 21-23, 2021, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,1(1), pp4.

2. Bramiyah, V., Nirosha. A., Pakeerathan,K. and  Mikunthan,G. (2021). Initiation Trigger on Pin Head of Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus by Plant Extracts and Blue Light. 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021) 1 (1), 73.

3. M. Vithusha, A. Nirosha, K. Pakeerathan and G. Mikunthan (2021). Biological Control of Soft Rot caused by Pectobacterium caratovorum using Lactic acid Bacteria, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Botanicals. 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021) 1 (1), 85.

4. A.N.P.E.Dayananda, K.Pakeeratharan and R.Viharnaa (2021) The effect of different concentration of vermin tea on morphophysiological characteristics of Amaranthus viridis. Proceedings of the International Conference on Life Science: Contemporary approaches in Biological Science for Food, Health, Nutrition Security and Conservation of Biodiversity, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, India, pp64-65 

5. K. Pakeerathan, A. Nirosha and T.V.R.C. Perera (2021) SCREENING OF POTENTIAL PLANT EXTRACTS TO CONTROL COMMON LAB CONTAMINANT Trichoderma spp. 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021 (ICCC 2021), pp29.

6. E. Vinobia, N. Thiruchchelvan, K. Pakeerathan and G. Mikunthan (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

7. B. U. N. S. Amarasena, K. Pakeerathan and B. Charitha (2021). EFFICACY OF BOTANICAL EXTRACT AGAINST THE PAPAYA MEALYBUG (Paracoccus marginatus) (Williams & Granara de Willink, 1992). 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.

2020

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

2. 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. 

3. 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. 

4. 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.

2019

1. Ovini IR, Pakeerathan, K, Pushpanji K and Mikunthan, G (2019) Effect of secondary metabolites of selected fungal pathogens on a common weed, Parthenium hysterophorous L., 8th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM), 7(1),16.

2. Perinpathevan Kayamugan, Subajini Mahilrajan and Kandiah Pakeerathan (2019) Microbiological Quality of Ice creams Marketed in Jaffna, 8th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM), 7(1),36. 

3. Varnika. K, Pakeerathan. K, Thanusha, S, Mikunthan. G (2019) Potential of Selected Bio-Rationals and Locally Available Materials for the Eco-Friendly Management of Parthenium Hysterophorous L. International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security (AGROFOOD 2019), 1(1), 6.

4. Kandiah Pakeerathan, Harbans Bariana, Urmil Bansal (2019) Molecular Characterisation of Adult Plant Leaf Rust Resistance in Wheat Genotype C14.16, International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security (AGROFOOD 2019), 1(1), 7. 

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. Pakeerathan, K., Bariana, HS and Bansal, UK (2017) Measuring effectiveness of leaf rust resistance QTL using in-planta fungal quantity by chitin assay in a Aus27506/Aus27229 RIL population, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2017) 1 (1), 81.

2. 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 (ICDA 2017) 1 (1), 101.

2015

1. P Kandiah, HS Bariana, UK Bansal (2015) Characterization of a stripe rust resistance gene in wheat landrace AUS 27969 from the Watkins collection. BGRI Technical workshop 1(1):1-23, Borlaug Global Rust Initiative · (globalrust.org)

2014

1. Vigitha, N., Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2014 In vitro screening of Trichoderma species against (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae) and (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) on red onion in Jaffna, 1st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON 2014, 104.

2. Piragalathan, A., Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2014 Efficacy of different bio-rationals against Papaya mealybug Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), 1st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON 2014, 97.

3. Keerthika, K., Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2014 Present status of pesticides usage and level of awareness among farmers in Jaffna peninsula, 1st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON 2014, 86.

2013

1. Thiruchchelvan, N., Pakeerathan, K., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan, G. 2013. Emerging of pests: key threat to plant bio-diversity in Northern Sri Lanka, National Symposium on the Biodiversity of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Sewalanka foundation, 7-8.

2. Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. and Thirukkumaran, G. Preliminary Study on the Influence of Palmyrah Distillary Spent Wash on Root-knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita, Infestation and Growth of Tomato, 20th Annual sessions of Jaffna Science Association,1,2013.

2012

1. Thiruchchelvan, N., Pakeerathan, K., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan,G. Evaluation of fungicides against Banana Stem Rot fungus, Marasmiellus sp. Under in Vitro condition, proceedings of the Abstracts of Jaffna University International Research conference (JUICE), 2012.

2010

1. Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. Susceptibility of tomato cultivars to root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) in Jaffna district,17th Annual Session of Jaffna Science Association,1,2010.

2009

1. Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. and Tharshani, N., Evaluation of Tomato based Intercropping System against Root-knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in Jaffna, 16th Annual Session of Jaffna Science Association,1,2009.

Articles Published in International Newsletter/Magazine

2021

1. Pakeerathan, K. (2021) Healthy horticulture for wealthy life A Sri Lankan scenario, LEISA India Magazine 23(3):6-10 [https://leisaindia.org/healthy-horticulture-for-wealthy-life-a-sri-lankan-scenario/]

2. Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. (2021) Nurturing nature using nature’s gift- A Sri Lankan Scenario, LEISA India Magazine 23(1):11-15 [https://leisaindia.org/nurturing-nature-using-natures-gift-a-sri-lankan-scenario/]

3. Pakeerathan, K. (2021) Image Processing an Emerging Technique for Early Detection of Pest and Diseases, Agriculture Observer 2(2):1-6 [https://www.agricultureobserver.com/archivenext.aspx?id=15]

2019

1.  Pakeerathan, K. (2019) First report of the Mexican leaf-feeding beetle Zygogramma bicolorata on Parthenium hysterophorus in Sri Lanka, IOBC Newsletter 1(106):13-18 [https://mailchi.mp/77e9cc98f713/vmdbfi7893#Parthenium1]

2017

1.  Kishojini, P., Pakeerathan, K., Mikunthan, G. (2017) Integrated approaches to manage the invasive alien weed Parthenium in Nothern Sri Lanka, IOBC Newsletter 1(101):5-7 [https://www.iobc-global.org/download/IOBC-Global_Newsletter_101_2017.pdf]

Articles Published in National Newspaper/Magazine

2025

1. கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2025) பொருளாதார நோக்கில் பனை மரம், தாலம் 6(1):10-17.

2023

2. Kandiah Pakeerathan (2023) Re-emergence of Seri industry in Sri Lanka: A Sustainable solution for poverty alleviation and economic stability, Agri-Food Quarterly, AFQ Magazine, Department of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 01(4):6-10

3. கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2023) இலங்கையின் பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சிக்கும் நிலைத்தன்மைக்கும் இலங்கையின் கல்வி எவ்வாறு மாற்றி அமைக்கப்படவேண்டும் , NFWC Newsletter XLVII(1):22-14

2020

1. கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2019/2020) குறைந்த முதலீட்டில் வருமானம் தரும் காளான் வளர்ப்பு , பிரயோக விஞ்ஞானச் சுடர் 12(1):1-11

4. கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2020) பாலைவனத்து வெட்டுக்கிளிகள் இலங்கையில் உண்டா? (2020.06.07): காலைக் கதிர் பத்திரிகை 

2019

1. கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2019) ஆரோக்கியமான வாழ்வுக்கு சுகாதாரமான உணவைப்பெற சேதன விவசாயம்செய்வோம், பிரயோக விஞ்ஞானச் சுடர் 12(1):6-24

2013

1.கந்தையா பகீரதன் (2013) அதிகரித்துவரும் பீடைநாசினிப்பாவனை மனிதனுக்கு ஏற்படுத்தும் தாக்கங்கள், பிரயோக விஞ்ஞானச் சுடர் 6(1):1-5

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