Professor Prasajith Kapila Dissanayake
Position: Professor
kapila@agri.sab.ac.lk
Office: +94-0452280046
Qualifications
PhD (Bioproduction Science)(Postharvest physiology of Horticultural crops)Tottori University, Japan
MSc (Agriculture.) (Horticulture), Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
B.Sc. (Agriculture) honors, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
International Society for Horticultural Sciences: Membership number 80171 2012-2013
Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of science (SLAAS) - from 2002- membership no 7401/B
NASTEC (YSF)-
National Association for Photography of Sri Lanka (NAPSL) -M-11/0467
Research Interests
Postharvest physiology,
biotechnology, biodiversity, Fruit crops
Current Research Projects
Diversity analysis of Syzigium cumini (Ma Dan) from ecologically different regions in Sri Lanka for morphology, genetic, and antimicrobial activity of plant extracts
Recent Publications
Book Chapters
Dissanayake, P.K. and Wekumbura, W.G.C. (2021). Effect of Light Colour Spectrum from Different Sources on Crop Growth and Phytochemical Properties: With Special Reference to Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under Colour Shading. In:Cutting-edge Research in Agricultural Sciences.Ed. Dr. . T. Selvamuthukumaran. Book Publisher International. London U.K. West Bengal India. Vol. 9. (May 2021), 62–70. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cras/v9/2303E.
Dissanayake P. K. (2019). Postharvest Heat Treatments to Extend the Shelf Life of Banana (Musa spp.) Fruits. In: Advances and Trends in Agricultural Sciences. Ed. Dr. Ahmed Medhat Mohamed Al-Naggar, Book Publisher International. London U.K. West Bengal India. Vol 1. 127-37. Print ISBN: 978-81-934224-3-4, eBook ISBN: 978-93-89246-17-9. DOI:10.9734/bpi/atias/v1
Books
Kapila Dissanayake (2019), භූමි අලංකරණය සහ නිර්මාණ මූලධර්ම, සීමා සහිත ඇස් ගොඩගේ සහ සහෝදරයෝ (පුද්) සමාගම, කොළඔ
ISBN- 978-624-00-0019-2
Prasajith Kapila Dissanayake (2020). Syzigium cumini (Madan/Jamun). Distribution, Morphology. Uses, Medicinal values, Pest and diseases, Agronomical aspects and products. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. Mauritius. ISBN- 978-620-2-67591-8
Kapila Dissanayake (2021). Commercial Fruit crops- Banana,Mango, Pineapple, Avocado, Grape. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN- 978-955-644-115-4
Research Papers and abstracts
Dissanayake, P. K,Vinod, S. Vinod, H.S.B. Wijesinghe, R.W.D.L Kumara, H.M.D.S. Subhashana and R. Gamage. (2022). Migration of crimson rose butterfly
(Pachliopta hector) from India to Sri Lanka. Taprobanica. 11(2), 94-96.
Eranga M Wimalasiri *, A D Ampitiyawatta, P K Dissanayake and A S Karunaratne (2022), Impact of climate change adaptation on paddy yield in dry zone Sri Lanka: A case study using agricultural production systems simulator (APSIM) model. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. The 7th International Conference on Climate Change 2021. 1016 (2022) 012036. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1016/1/012036.
Kapila Dissanayake (2022) , Wekumbure Gedara Chandima Wekumbura, Alge Watage Wijeratne, and Douglas Siril Abeywickrama Wijesundara. (2021). Morphological characterization, antioxidant capacity and diversity of Syzygium cumini trees from Sri Lanka, Horticultural Plant Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2022, Pages 53-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2021.09.002
A.G.S.R., Bandara, N.P.S.N., Dissanayake, P.K., Dissanayake, R.M.B.B.B. (2020). Evaluation of physic- chemical and organoleptic properties of wild tea (Camellia sinensis) compared to selected commercially grown tea cultivars in Sri Lanka. Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition. 3(1):1-10.
P. K., & Wekumbura, W. G. C. (2020). Effect of Different Colour Shading on Seedling Growth, Fruit Morphology and Phytochemical Properties of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. var KWR). Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 42(5), 72-84. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i530520
K.I.M., Kuruppu, M. and Dissanayake, P.K., 2020. Effect of Essential Oils and GRAS Compounds on Postharvest Disease Control in Mango (Mangifera indica L.cv Tom EJC). Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 15(2), pp.207–221. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v15i2.8802
Perera, Manjula Magamage, Aruna Kumara, Harshana Galahitigama, Kapila Dissanayake, Chandima Wekumbura, Prasad Iddamalgoda, Chandana Siriwardhana, Priyantha Yapa. 2019. Fall armyworm (FAW) epidemic in Sri Lanka: Ratnapura District perspectives. International Journal of Entomological Research. 07 (01) – 09-18 DOI: 10.33687/entomol.007.01.2887.
P.K., W.G.C. Wekumbura, A.W. Wijeratne, M.L.M.C. D.S.A. Wijesundara. (2019). Diversity of fruit morphology and taste parameters of naturally available Syzigium cumini trees in Baticaloa region of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation, Vol. 8 (June). 1-8. ISSN 2462-1757
Nandasena, G.P.M.S., Dissanayake, P.K. (2022). Heavy Metal Removal Capacity of Macrophytes in Aquatic Ecosystem. 1st International Conference on Local Governance and Leadership: Global Challenges and Experiences 2022 (ICLGL 2022). 32p. 5th -07th October 2022.
Udugama, U.M.A.P., P.K. Dissanayake. (2022). Effect of Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Spectrum on Post-harvest Fruit Qualities of Selected Banana (Musa spp.) Varieties. In: Gunaratne, D.M.A. (Ed.). (2022). Abstract book of Undergraduate Research Symposium (AgSURS 2022), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Page 28.
Perera, S.A.M.U., P.K.Dissanayake. (2022). Morphological Characterization of Syzygium zeylanicum in Belihuloya Region and Assessment of its Suitability as a Landscaping Plant. In: Gunaratne, D.M.A. (Ed.). (2022). Abstract book of Undergraduate Research Symposium (AgSURS 2022), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Page 43.
Nayakarathne, N.M.H.I., P.K. Dissanayake, P.W.M.Tharindi. (2022). Molecular and Leaf Morphological Variation among Syzygium cuminiTrees from Different Locations of Sri Lanka. In: Gunaratne, D.M.A. (Ed.). (2022). Abstract book of Undergraduate Research Symposium (AgSURS 2022), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Page 44.
Malawaraarachchi, D.D.L., T.G.I. Sandamali, P.K. Dissanayake (2022). Screening of Rice Varieties and Advanced Breeding Lines for Tolerance to Acid Sulphate Soils. In: Gunaratne, D.M.A. (Ed.). (2022). Abstract book of Undergraduate Research Symposium (AgSURS 2022), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Page 45.
Chandralal, M.K.B., P.K. Dissanayake, W. A. Wijithawarna. (2022). Chemical composition, antioxidant activity and sensory evaluation of six accessions of wood apple (Feronia limonia) growing in Sri Lanka. Extended Abstract, 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.26th -27th January 2022 ( AgInsight 2022). 92-94pges.
Namamuni U.D.D, K.P. Somachadra and P.K. Dissanayake. (2021). Effect of Scheduled Irrigation and Fertilizer Application on Growth and Fruit Quality of Mandarin (Citrus reticulate Balanco) Variety Ehime. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, 183p. 11th & 12th November 2021
Zaina M.N.F. and P.K. Dissanayake. (2021). Changes of Selected Phytochemical Contents in Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Fruits in Response to Postharvest Hot Water Treatments. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, 198p. 11th & 12th November 2021
Nandasena G.P.M.S. and P.K. Dissanayake. (2021). Effect of light spectrum from Light Emitting Diode (LED) on postharvest fruit quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 7th May 2021. 40pg.
Pushpakumari J. Nimali and P.K. Dissanayake. (2021). Relationship between phytochemical changes and colour development in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruit during ripening. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 7th May 2021. 124pg.
Dissanayake, P.K., W.G.C. Wekumbura, A.W. Wijeratne, M.L.M.C.Dissanayake, D.S.A. Wijesundara. (2019). Diversity of fruit morphology and taste parameters of naturally available Syzigium cumini trees in Baticaloa region of Sri Lanka. 8th Kualaa Lumpur International Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation Conference 2019. 15-16 July 2019. Bangi Resort Hotel, Selangor, Malaysia. 11-12pg (Won the award of best research)
Withanage, W.A.K.K, G.G.S.U. Gamage and P.K.Dissanayake. (2018). In-vitro Screening of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Germplasm for Drought Tolerance. Proceedings of the undergraduate research. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Vol. 1. 31p.
Madushani, W.C., K.A.C.N. Senevirathne and P.K.Dissanayake. (2018). Recovering and In-vitro Hardening of Contaminated Tissue Cultured Anthurium andreanum Plantlets Using Different Media and Fertilizeres. Proceedings of the undergraduate research. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Vol. 1. 25p.
Dissanayake, Prasajith Kapila, P.K.G.S.S.Bandara, M.L.M.Chandrika Dissanayake, D.S.A.Wijesundara, K.W.Katipearachchi, and A.W.Wijeratne (2018). Diversity of Leaf Morphology among Syzigium cumini (Madan) trees from different regions of Sri Lanka. 8th Annual Research session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 19th December 2018. 49pg.
Dissanayake, Prasajith Kapila, P.W.S.N. Dharmasena, G.E.M.Wimalasiri. (2018). Diversity of antioxidant properties among Madan (Syzygium cumini) trees in Belihuloya Region, Sri Lanka: Potential for improvement for community use.International scientific and practical conference BULGARIA OF REGIONS‘2018. Conference topic’2018: Socio-economic zoning: traditions, contemporary state and problems 19 – 21 October 2018 University of agribusiness and rural development Plovdiv, Bulgaria 57pg
Madushani, W.C., Senevirathne, K.A.C.N, and Dissanayake P.K (2018). Effect of packing conditions on postharvest life of temple flower (Plumeria rubra L.). National Symposium on Floriculture Research - NaSFloR-2018. Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy and Department of National Botanical Gardens. 9th November 2018
Panditharathana PWMHP, Fernando HRP and Dissanayake PK. (2018) Production of durian (Durio zibethinus) powder by spray drying & find maximum weight of powder yielding pulp water temperature and maltodextrin percentage . Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka, 24-25 August 2018. 266p
D.H.D.M. Sugathapala, P.K. Dissanayake and W.G.C. Wekumbura (2018). Effect of Coloured Cellophane Shading on Seed Germination, Plant Growth and Fruit Quality Characteristics of Tomato (Solonum lycopersicum L.). 2nd International Research Symposium 2018. Uwa Wellassa University. Sri Lanka 10Pg.
R.P.D.D.Chathurangi, H.P.T.Wathsara, K.W. Samarakoon, P.Ranasinghe and P.K.Dissanayake (2018) Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Trees of Underutilized Fruits. 2nd International Research Symposium 2018. Uwa Wellassa University. Sri Lanka. 92Pg.
P.K.G.S.S.Bandara, L.H.N.Perera, J.B.D.A.P. Kumara, P.K.Dissanayake. Superoxide Dismutase Gene Might Play a Major Role in Tapping Panel Dryness of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.Arg). Abstracts of 7th Annual Research Sesion. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 13th December 2017.
P.K.Dissanayake (2017) Trends of biotechnology in horticulture industry for future demands. International conference on “Recent Trends in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology for Sustainable Development” organized by Society for Bioinformatics and Biological Sciences. 12-13th October 2017. Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and AH, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, R.S.Pura, Jammu , Jammu and Kasmir, India (p220)
P. Ranasinghe, P.K. Dissanayake, Eranga M. Wimalasiri, L.M.P.R. Elamaldeniya, W.G.C. Wekumbura (2017). Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties of Six Underutilized Edible Wild Fruits in Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 03rd - 05th May 2017. p 47.
M.T.N Wickramage, K.A.C.N Seneviratne, P.K.Dissanayake (2016). Effect of Biofilmed Biofertilizers on the Development of Leaf Rot and Powdery Mildew Diseases of Gerbera jamesonii. 3rd international conference of agricultural sciences - 2016, faculty of agricultural sciences, sabaragamuwa university of sri lanka. 101-103. 8-9th December
K.G.R. Prathibha*, T.D.M.C.K. Wijayasiriwardana, P.K. Dissanayake. (2016) Microscopic Observation and Study of Commercially Available Bee Honey Samples for the Chemical Properties as per Sri Lankan Standard Specification (SLS 464: 1979). 3rd international conference of agricultural sciences - 2016, faculty of agricultural sciences, sabaragamuwa university of sri lanka. 127-128. 8-9th December
W.W.M.A. Iroshani, H.D.D.Bandupriya, S.A.C.N.Perera and P.K.Dissanayake .( 2014). True-to-type conformity of coconut (Cocos nusifera L.) plants regenerated through somatic embryogenesis. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions.01-05 December,2014. 11p
Prasajith Kapila Dissanayake, M. L. M. Chandrika Dissanayake and W. M. A. U. M. Wijesekara. (2015). Effect of Hot Water Treatments on Postharvest Life of Seeni Kesel Banana (Musa spp.cv. Seeni Kesel-Pisang Awak, ABB), Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International 2(4): 209-218,; Article no.JAERI.2015.021 DOI: 10.9734/JAERI/2015/14011
W.M.L.S. Weerasundara, G.Seneviratne, P.K.Dissanayake, M.Seneviratne,H.K.S.N.S.Gunarathne. (2014) Microbial Biosolubilization of Eppawala Rock Posphate in the Soil. Proceedings, 2nd international Symposium on Driving Reasearch towards Economy opportunities and Challenges 13-14november 2014. 39.
I.D.C.Sajeevika, P.K.Dissanayake and H.H.Fonseka (2014). ADAPTABILITY TESTING AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EXOTIC TOMATO VARIETIES (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) UNDER MID COUNTRY WET ZONE CONDITIONS IN SRI LANKA. International conference of Agricultural sciences,. 9th -10th January 2014. page90.
E.M.A.Ekanayake, I.V.A.D.C.S.Induruwa, P.K.Dissanayake, T.I. Niroshani (2014) Determination of appropriate storage techniques for fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale) International conference of Agricultural sciences,. 9th -10th January 2014. Page 85.
Dissanayake,P.K., N. Yamauchi, M.Shigyo and S.Tanaka. (2012). PHEOPHYTIN FORMATION WITH SENESCENCE IN STORED JAPANESE BUNCHING ONION. ISHS Acta Horticulturae 969: VI International Symposium on Edible Alliaceae 189-195
W. R. K. D. W. K. V. Wickramasinghe, W. A. A. S. Abayagunawardane and P. K. Dissanayake (2013), EFFECT OF PRESSURE INFILTRATION OF CALCIUM CHLORIDE ON POSTHARVEST STORAGE LIFE OF AVOCADO (Persia americana Mill).Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 8(2):70-75p
Dissanayake,P.K., N. Yamauchi, M.Shigyo and S.Tanaka. (2013). Investigating Chlorophyll Degradation Mechanism in Stored Japanese Bunching onion using Allium Alien monosomic Addition Lines. Conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research 2013. 29th-31st March 2013 University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 4p.
Godigamuwa, G.R.C.N.K., P.K.Dissanayake, and S.A. Krishnarajah. (2013) Effect of GA3 in combination withBAP on lateral shoot induction of topped Anthurium andreanum invivo.4th International Symposium. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 11th 12th January 2013.10p.
Dissanayake, P.K., N.Yamauchi and M. Shigyo. (2012 September). PRESENCE OF PHEOPHYTIN AND ITS FORMATION AS A CHLOROPHYLL DERIVATIVE IN SELECTED CROP SPECIES. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences.07:3. 127- 134.
Dissanayake, P.K., Naoki Yamauchi, Masayoshi Shigyo, Shuhei Tanaka (2012). Pheophytin Formation with Senescence in Stored Japaneses bunching onion. 6th International symposium on Edible alliaceae. May 21st 24th 2012. Fukuoka, Japan.
H.K.S.G.Gunadasa and P.K.Dissanayake. ( 2012 May). Optimization of Quality in Exoported polyscias balfouriana “Marginata” by using different shade levels. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 07:2. (2012 May). 58-65.
Dissanayake, P.K., N. Yamauchi, M. Shigyo (2010). Pheophytin formation and fast chlorophyll degradation in Japanese bunching onion (Allium fistulosum) during storage. Third International symposium 26-28 August 2010. Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka. 184p. (abstract). Won the Award of best presenter.
Dissanayake Prasajith Kapila, Shigenori Yaguchi, Masayoshi Shigyo, Naoki Yamauchi. (2010). Postharvest Chlorophyll Degradation in Japanese Bunching Onion (Allium fistiulosum L.). In: Sivakumar D (Ed) New Trends in Postharvest Management of Fresh Produce II. Fresh Produce 4 (Special Issue 1),123-127(Invited Review)
Dissanayake, P.K., N Yamauchi, M.Shigyo and S. Tanaka. Studies on chlorophyll degradation mechanism in Japanese bunching onion with the use of alien monosomic addition lines with extra chromosomes from shallot. 2.Formation of pheophytin a as a main chlorophyll derivative during storage.Horticultural research (Japan) 8 (suppl.1) 469p. March 2009.
DISSANAYAKE, PRASAJITH K., NAOKI YAMAUCHI, AND MASAYOSHI SHIGYO. Chlorophyll degradation and resulting catabolite formation in stored Japanese bunching onion (Allium fistulosum L.). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 88. 1981–1986, August, 2008.
DISSANAYAKE, P. K., S.YAGUCHI, N.YAMAUCHI AND M. SHIGYO. Using Allium alien monosomic addition lines to study chlorophyll degradation in stored Japanese bunching onion. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 83 (3). 388–394, May, 2008.
Gunadasa, H.K.S.G., P.K.Dissanayake, S.Subawickrama Influence of shade levels on expected quality standards balfouriana “Marginata” for Export market. 1st Annual symposium 2007. Faculty of Agricultural sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 66p. 2007.
DISSANAYAKE, P.K., S. YAGUCHI, M.FUKAI, M.SHIGYO AND N.YAMAUCHI. Studies on chlorophyll degradation mechanism in Japanese bunching onion with the use of alien monosomic addition lines with extra chromosomes from shallot. 1. Chlorophyll degradation and its derivatives formation during storage. Horticultural research (japan) 6 (suppl. 1). March, 2007.
DISSANAYAKE, P. K., AND A.W. WIJERATNE. Development of varietial screening procedure for salt tolerance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties at germination stage. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 2 (1). 63- 72. January, 2006.
YAGUCHI, S., P.K. DISSANAYAKE, M.FUKAI, M.SHIGYO AND N.YAMAUCHI. Effect of single alien-chromosome from shallot on chlorophyll formation and on its degradation during storage in leaf bunching onion. Journal of the Japanese society for Horticultural science. 74 (suppl. 2). 447, October, 2005.
Dissanayake, P.K.and M.L.M.C.Dissanayake. 2001. Market and potential of the floriculture Industry in Sri Lanka. Development of floriculture industry in up country-Sri Lanka proceedings of the workshop.
Completed Research Projects
Genetics and genomics of shelf life quality in leafy Brassica crops. Analyse the QTL (Quantitative trait Loci) for leaf yellowing in leafy brassica plants using double haploid TB populations. Software used: Image J, RQtl, Genstat, mapdisto, GGT Graphical genotype, mapmaker Genemarker. At Horticulture Research International, Warwick University, UK.