Sri Lankan Journal of Biology

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Occurrence and prevalence of parasites associated with Gnathonemus senegalensis in Apodu reservoir, Malete, Nigeria

S. O. Oladipo, O. J. Sunday, D. C. Ogunbiyi

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30 Jan 2019

4 ( 1 ) : 14-23

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Isolation and molecular identification of dominant fungal endophytes from green leaves of physic nut (Jatropha curcas) from unilorin plantation, Ilorin, Nigeria

A. A. Lateef, T. Garuba, G. Sa’ad, M. Olesin, G. G. Eperetun, B. B. Tiamiyu

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30 Jan 2019

4 ( 1 ) : 1-13

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Prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school-aged children in Afikpo North local government area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

P.C. Nwachukwu, C.C. Ohaeri, O.M. Ukpai, O.P. Irole-eze, E.C. Amaechi

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30 Jun 2018

3 ( 2 ) : 1-8

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Morphometric phenotypes and molecular identification of Fasciola species isolated from cattle in Ilorin, North-Central Nigeria

O. A. Iyiola, O. Shittu, O. A. Owolodun, D. A. Animasaun, A. O. Udeze

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30 Jun 2018

3 ( 2 ) : 9-23

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Wilt diseases of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) and chilli (Capsium annum) and their management strategies: Emphasis on the strategies employed in Sri Lanka: A review

H. B. P. Sandani, H. L. D. Weerahewa

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30 Jun 2018

3 ( 2 ) : 24-43

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Effectiveness of Imperata cylindrica, Sida acuta, Chromolaena odorata and Gmelina arborea against Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky, 1855) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

C. N. Ehisianya, P. O. Ikpi

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30 Jun 2018

3 ( 2 ) : 44-51

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Ecotoxicologists must facilitate the setting of standards for safeguarding aquatic life

M. R. Wijesinghe

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30 Jun 2018

3 ( 2 ) : 52-61

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Antioxidant, anti-amylase and lipid lowering potential of leaves of Aporosa lindleyana Baill. (Kebella)

S. Kathirgamanathar, W. P. K. M. Abeysekera, D. M. K. P. Weerasinghe, P. Ranasinghe, A. M. C. U. Binduhewa

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30 Jan 2018

3 ( 1 ) : 1-10

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Comparison of morphological and chemical characteristics of two selected accessions and six wild species of genus Cinnamomum Schaeff

H. B. M. A. Ariyarathne, S. N. Weerasuriya, W. T. P. S. K. Senarath

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30 Jan 2018

3 ( 1 ) : 11-23

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In vitro antioxidant and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of Curcuma albiflora Thw.

H. M. I. C. Herath, T. D. C. M. K. Wijayasiriwardene, G. A. S. Premakumara

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30 Jan 2018

3 ( 1 ) : 24-33

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Phenetic and genetic characterization of selected economically important species in the family Zingiberaceae

A. B. W. R. Silva, H. Herath, S. P. Senanayake, D. B. R. Swarnathilaka

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30 Jan 2018

3 ( 1 ) : 34-43

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A preliminary study on effect of buddhist pirith chanting and pop music on the growth and yield performance in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

D. S. P. Munasinghe, K. C. M. Liyanage, S. R. Weerakoon, S. Somaratne, D. M. L. C. Dissanayake

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30 Jan 2018

3 ( 1 ) : 44-51

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Development of a paper-based approach for the detection of carbonyl compounds in indoor air samples

M.G.Y Madavie, N. M. Kaumal

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30 Jun 2017

2 ( 2 ) : 1-11

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Antioxidant potential of selected whole grain cereals consumed by Sri Lankans: a comparative in vitro study

W. K. S. M. Abeysekera, S. A. S. Jayawardana, W. P. K. M. Abeysekera, S. Yathursan, G. A. S. Premakumara, P. Ranasinghe

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30 Jun 2017

2 ( 2 ) : 12-24

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Nutritional and antioxidant properties of selected traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Sri Lanka

M. D. W. Samaranayake, S. Yathursan, W. K. S. M. Abeysekera, H. M. T. Herath

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30 Jun 2017

2 ( 2 ) : 25-35

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Evaluation of cytotoxicity of leaf and rhizome extracts of Alpinia calcarata rosc. against human lung nci-h460 and cervical hela cancer cell lines

S. Kathirgamanathar, Ahsana Dar, Mudassar Azhar, Syeda Roohina Ali, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Muhammad Kashif

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30 Jun 2017

2 ( 2 ) : 36-45

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Variation in nutrient levels and other water quality parameters in minor irrigational tanks in the Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka, in relation to paddy cultivation: assessing suitability of tanks for aquatic life

T. T. Thenuwara, M. R. Wijesinghe, D. N. De Silva, R. Wijesekera

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30 Jun 2017

2 ( 2 ) : 46-59

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Assessment of genetic diversity of a representative sample of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) collected from four different districts of Sri Lanka using SSR markers

P.W. Wakista, P.N. Dissanayaka, R.J. Illeperuma, S.A.C.N. Perera

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30 Jan 2017

2 ( 1 ) : 1-8

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A comparative pharmacognostic evaluation of anatomical and chemical characters of Nardostachys jatamansi (D.Don) DC. (Jatamansa) and Valeriana mooni Arn. ex C.B.Clarke (Lanka thuwarala)

R.K. Jayaratne, P.L. Hettiarachchi, A. Abeysekara

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30 Jan 2017

2 ( 1 ) : 9-22

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Identification of endemic Curcuma albiflora Thw. by DNA barcoding method

T.D.C.M.K. Wijayasiriwardene, H.M.I.C. Herath, G.A.S. Premakumara

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30 Jan 2017

2 ( 1 ) : 23-30

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Diversity of physical and cooking quality characters of selected traditional and improved rice varieties in Sri Lanka

H.A.P.W. Hettiarachchi, S.P. Ribeira, B.D.R. Prasantha, H.A.M. Wickramasinghe

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30 Jan 2016

1 ( 1 ) : 15-26

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Phytoremedial potentials of Ipomoea aquatica and Colocasia esculenta in soils contaminated with heavy metals through automobile painting, repairing and service centres

A.J. Mohotti, K.T. Geeganage, K.M. Mohotti, M. Ariyarathne, C.L.S.M. Karunaratne, R. Chandrajith

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30 Jan 2016

1 ( 1 ) : 27-37

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Development of a portable paper-based microfluidic device for the detection of alcohol in biological fluids

D.Y.R. Gunawardhana, M.N. Kaumal

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30 Jan 2016

1 ( 1 ) : 38-43

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Distribution of five toxic heavy metals in biotic and abiotic constituents of the Negombo Lagoon, Sri Lanka

N. Sivanantha, M.R. Wijesinghe, R.D. Wijesekara

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29 Jan 2016

1 ( 1 ) : 1-14