Publication

Indexed Journal

• Anushika, C.M., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2026. Characterization of Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus) using morphological, molecular, and GC-MS analyses. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 125, 105162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bse.2026.105162

• Sathsarani, K.W.I., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2026. Assessment of mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) species diversity in different host plants from selected locations in Sri Lanka using morphological and molecular methods. Ceylon Journal of Science, 55(1), pp.275–283. https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v55i1.8780

• Anantharasa, K., Terensan, S., Kanapathy, G. and Antonyraj, P., 2025. Assessment of morphological and genomic variation in Attakkari rice for selection of blast-resistant lines. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 140, 102969. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2025.102969

• Terensan, S., Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J., Kottearachchi, N.S., Silva, J.N. and Fernando, H.N.S., 2024. Influence of cultivar selection on blast and brown spot diseases in rice: Molecular screening of blast resistance genes. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 52(3), pp.343–358. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v52i3.11956

• Terensan, S., Salgado, A.S.A., Kottearachchi, N.S. and Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J., 2024. Proximally sensed RGB images and colour indices for distinguishing rice blast and brown spot diseases by k-means clustering: Towards a mobile application solution. Smart Agricultural Technology, 9, 100532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2024.100532

• Terensan, S., Fernando, H.N.S., Silva, J.N., Kottearachchi, N.S. and Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J., 2024. A simplified laboratory approach for isolating Magnaporthe oryzae spores from rice samples infected with multiple pathogens. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 224, 107012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2024.107012

• Terensan, S., Fernando, H.N.S., Silva, J.N., Perera, S.C.N., Kottearachchi, N.S. and Weerasena, O.J., 2022. Morphological and molecular analysis of fungal species associated with blast and brown spot diseases of Oryza sativa. Plant Disease, 106(6), pp.1617-1625.

• Terensan, S., Fernando, H.N.S., Silva, J.N., Perera, S.A., Kottearachchi, N.S. and Weerasena, O.V.D.S., 2021. In silico molecular and morphological analysis of rice blast resistant gene Pi-ta in Sri Lankan rice germplasm. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 19(1), pp.1-12.

Peer - reviewed Journal

• Suvanthini, S., Mikunthan, G. and Thurairatnam, S., 2013. Arthropod fauna and diseases associated with the medicinal crop, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) grown in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine, 3(1), pp.170–173.

• Suvanthini, T., Thirukkumaran, G. and Priyatharsan, U., 2017. Handpicking is an efficient practice for blister beetle Mylabris pustulata (Meloidae: Coleoptera) in garden. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 6(8), pp.125–127.

Conference paper

• Sulakshana, T., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2026. Morphological polymorphism and abundance of Camponotus compressus in selected habitats of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, with molecular confirmation. In Proceedings of the 14th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, p.255.

• T. Wijesinghe, S. Terensan,  N.S Kottearachchi, Exploration of Blast resistant genes and their allelic determinant in Sri Lankan rice varieties using their domain structures for utilization in Breeding, Proceedings of 22 nd Agricultural Research Symposium (2024) 1-5

• Terensan, S., Mikunthan, G. and Thurairatnam, S., 2013. Potential of cultivation of medicinal plants in Jaffna to promote indigenous drug preparation with special reference to Ashwagandha. Journal of Siddha Symposium, 1(1), pp.77–87.

Abstract

• Anushika, C.M., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2026. Characterization of aromatic, morphological, and genetic diversity in Gardenia jasminoides for sustainable fragrance applications. In Proceedings of the 14th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, p.41.

• Kishanthan, A., Terensan, S., Gajapathy, K. and Ponnegipprenthiraraja, A., 2026. Morphological characterization of Attakkari rice through natural field trials. In Proceedings of the 14th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, p.47.

• Terensan, S., Gajapathy, K., Priyankan, S. and Sathsarani, I., 2025. Towards a premium curry leaf product: Evaluation of Murraya koenigii variants in Jaffna for market and export readiness. In Lara, I. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Online Conference on Agriculture: From Field to Consumers: Challenges and Approaches to High-Quality Agricultural Products. MDPI. Available at: https://sciforum.net/paper/view/24875

• Premasiri, W.M.A.C., Fonseka, D.L.C.K., Terensan, S. and Nanayakkara, N., 2025. Optimized in vitro seed culture for disease-free propagation of curry leaf (Murraya koenigii). In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment (ISAE 2025), University of Ruhuna.

• Terensan, S., Gajapathy, K., Anushika, C.M. and Kishanthan, A., 2025. From agricultural data into knowledge services: A statistical analysis of paddy yield trends in Northern Sri Lanka (2004–2024). In Proceedings of the 4th International Research Conference of the National Library of Sri Lanka, p.17. National Library and Documentation Services Board.

• Premasiri, W.M.A.C., Fonseka, D.L.C.K. and Terensan, S., 2025. Development of an in vitro protocol for efficient shoot proliferation in Murraya koenigii. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management (InCAPM), p.09. Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

• Sulakshana, T., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2025. Morphological and molecular analysis of ant mouthparts to explore functional and evolutionary adaptations. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management (InCAPM), p.134. Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

• Kishanthan, A., Terensan, S., Gajapathy, K. and Ponnegipprenthiraraja, A., 2025. Detection of rice blast resistance genes in Attakkari rice cultivar. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management (InCAPM), p.48. Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

• Anushika, C.M., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2025. Characterization of aromatic, morphological, and genetic diversity in Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus) for sustainable fragrance and medicinal applications. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management (InCAPM), p.133. Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

• Sathsarani, K.W.I., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2023. Characterization of mealybug species associated with different host plants using morphological and molecular methods. In Proceedings of the 12th Annual Scientific Sessions, IBMBB, University of Colombo, p.21.

• Jayasooriya, J.A.N.C., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2023. Assessing the resistance of selected brinjal varieties in Sri Lanka against Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée. In Proceedings of the 12th Annual Scientific Sessions, IBMBB, University of Colombo, p.43.

• Gunachandra, K.S.R., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2023. Morphological and molecular characterization of brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée) from selected locations in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 12th Annual Scientific Sessions, IBMBB, University of Colombo, p.18.

• Thenuvathany, B., Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L., Muraleetharan, S., Terensan, S. and Gajapathy, K., 2021. Identification of microplastics in selected beaches in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Environmental Governance, BMICH, Sri Lanka, p.36.

• Terensan, S., Fernando, H.N.S., Silva, J.N., Kottearachchi, N.S. and Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J., 2020. Molecular differentiation of blast and brown spot diseases in rice. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2020).

• Terensan, S., Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J. and Kottearachchi, N.S., 2018. Diversity of rice blast resistance gene Pi-ta in Sri Lankan rice accessions. In Proceedings of the 5th International Rice Congress, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 15–17 October 2018.

• Terensan, S., Priyatharsan, U. and Thirukkumaran, G., 2017. Handpicking as an efficient practice for blister beetle Mylabris pustulata (Meloidae: Coleoptera) in gardens. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24–25 August 2017, p.8.

Presentations at National/ International Conferences

• Terensan, S., Fernando, H.N.S., Silva, J.N., Kottearachchi, N.S. and Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J., 2020. Molecular differentiation of blast and brown spot diseases in rice. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2020).

• Terensan, S., Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J. and Kottearachchi, N.S., 2018. Diversity of rice blast resistance gene Pi-ta in Sri Lankan rice accessions. In Proceedings of the 5th International Rice Congress, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 15–17 October 2018.

• Terensan, S., Priyatharsan, U. and Thirukkumaran, G., 2017. Handpicking as an efficient practice for blister beetle Mylabris pustulata (Meloidae: Coleoptera) in gardens. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24–25 August 2017, p.8.

• Suvanthini, S., Mikunthan, G. and Thurairatnam, S., 2013. Potential of cultivation of medicinal plants in Jaffna to promote indigenous drug preparation with special reference to Ashwagandha. Journal of Siddha Symposium and Exhibition 2013.

• Terensan, S., Gajapathy, K., Priyankan, S. and Sathsarani, I., 2025. Towards a premium curry leaf product: Evaluation of Murraya koenigii variants in Jaffna for market and export readiness. In Lara, I. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Online Conference on Agriculture: From Field to Consumers: Challenges and Approaches to High-Quality Agricultural Products. MDPI.

• Terensan, S., Gajapathy, K., Anushika, C.M. and Kishanthan, A., 2025. From agricultural data into knowledge services: A statistical analysis of paddy yield trends in Northern Sri Lanka (2004–2024). In Proceedings of the 4th International Research Conference of the National Library of Sri Lanka, p.17. National Library and Documentation Services Board.

Book

• Gajapathy, K., Terensan, S., Arthiyan, S. and Thirumayuran, T., 2025. Chundikulam National Park: A review of its current status and future prospects. University of Jaffna Publication. ISBN: 978-624-6150-76-1.

• Gajapathy, K., Terensan, S., Arthiyan, S. and Thirumayuran, T., 2025. Flora and fauna survey of Chundikulam National Park. Center for Children’s Happiness and University of Jaffna Publication.

Book Chapters

• Gajapathy, K., Terensan, S. and Arthiyan, S., 2024. Ecotourism in Chundikulam and other potential areas: A drive for reconciliation in Northern Sri Lanka. In Tourism and Peace, pp.93–112. University of Jaffna and University of Pondicherry Publishers.

• Suvanthini, T., 2025. Managing evolving dynamics of fungal diseases in rice to strengthen food security in Sri Lanka. In Young Scientist Forum (YSF) National Science and Technology Commission Sri Lanka, p.20. Young Scientists Forum (YSF), National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC).

• Suvanthini, T., 2026. Harnessing traditional and improved rice varieties for climate-resilient food security in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. In Multidisciplinary Approaches for National Development in Sri Lanka through Advances in Science and Green Technology, 25th YSF Thematic Publication, 2026. Young Scientists Forum (YSF), National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC).