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Professor Manjula PS Magamage

Position: Professor

magamage@agri.sab.ac.lk

Office: +94-0452280074

Qualifications

BVSc (Sri Lanka), 2000; M.Agric (Kobe-Japan), 2008; PhD (Kobe-Japan), 2011, FSLCVS (Sri Lanka)


Profile

Vision

My vision is to inculcate the emerging workforce specially my students such that they are passionate about and capable of addressing world food demands while placing less pressure on natural resources and becoming independent entrepreneurs, business or research leaders.  Through my research and teaching efforts, I strive to achieve this vision with the understanding that it will likely evolve over time, but commitment that it will remain rooted in positioning our students for professional success and engraining in them a passion for sustainable agricultural systems.

Profile in Brief

A Sri Lankan native, I hail from Kahawattha and raised in Southern tip of Matara in Sri Lanka. I received my BVSc from University of Peredeniya, Sri Lanka and M. Agric and PhD  Kobe University Japna in Animal Science. After few years of postdoctoral training hiatus from academia, I returned to Sabaragamuwa 2011 and promoted as Professor in the Department of Livestock Production 2019.

  • Visiting Faculty- Department of Animal Science- Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA.
  • Professor in Livestock Production, Department of Livestock Production, Sabragamuwa University
  • Chairman National Livestock Development Board, Sri Lanka  Dec 2019- Aug 2022
  • Dean Faculty of Agricultural Scienes 2018-2021
  • Fellow of Sri Lanka College of Veterinary Surgeons|FSLCVS| Sri Lanka Veterinary Council 1077
  • Fulbright Acadamic and Research Fellow- University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA, 2013/14
  • Indian Science Research Fellow- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad, India 2016/17
  • Endeavour Research Fellow- ANZAC Clinical and Medical Research Institute, Concord General Hospital, University of Sydney, Australia 2017
  • Accredited University Teacher in Sri Lanka Higher Education/University Grants Commission Completed in Year 2004
  • Endeavour Awards Ambassador, Government of Australia, Department of Education and Training, Australian High Commission, 1/50G Shanthipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India.
  • Member- Animal Feed Advisory Committe of Sri Lanka; State Ministry of Livestock, Farm Promotion, Milk and Egg related Industries, Rajamalwattha, Battharamulla.
  • Member- National Animal Breeding Committe of Sri Lanka;  State Ministry of Livestock, Farm Promotion, Milk and Egg related Industries, Rajamalwattha, Battharamulla.
  • Consultant Veterinary Surgeon-Theriogenology, Obstetrics,,Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Profile in Detail

Professor (Dr.) Manjula P Sumith Magamage received his Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (BVSc) degree from Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2000 and his Masters and PhD in Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproductive Biotechnology from the Department of Bioresource Production, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Kobe University, Japan in 2011. Following his doctoral studies followed by his post-doctoral training in Reproductive Physiology/Cell, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA under the mentorship of Professor Andrea S Cupp in 2013-2014. He also currently serving as a Visiting Faculty- Department of Animal Science- Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA.  Later he was awarded Indian Science Research Fellowship in 2016 from the Government of India where he was in National Institute of Animal Biotechnology at Hyderabad. Early 2017, the Government of Australia has awarded him the most prestigious Endeavour Fellowship and was at ANZAC Research Institute at Concord General Hospital, University of Sydney, Australia. He joined to the Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Rahangala Campus in the year 2001 as Assistant Lecturer in Livestock Production after spent brief spell at Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Peradeniya in 2000 and subsequently promoted to the post of Lecturer (Probationary) in 2003 at Belihuloya Campus followed by his graduate studies in Japan from 2005-2011 until he back to Department of Livestock Production as Senior Lecturer in 2011. Currently, he is teaching both undergraduate and graduate students of the faculties of Agricultural Sciences as well as Faculty of Graduate Studies. He was the founder coordinator for Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University. He was promoted to Professor in the Departement of Livestock Production with effect from  December 2019, and  served as the Chairman of the National Livestock Development Board of Sri Lanka (2019-2022). Apart from these interdepartmental commitments his teaching and research are widely perceived on human -animal interface studies. Major areas of the current teaching are comprised on Anatomy and Physiology of farm animals, Animal Health & Hygiene, Reproductive Biology and Biotechnology and Biochemistry. Kisspeptin role in HPG axis on Mammalian fertility, Androgen effect on female gonad, Developmental impact of androgen on fertility management and life expectancy in mice and rats, Implications of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) regulation of mammalian primordial follicle development in vitro, Proteomic and Genomic alterations during mammalian oocyte and granulosa cells coordination, Designing for alternative animal models for translation medicine are among the main research interests. He has been also trained at Marine Biological Laborotaroy (MBL), Boston, USA for Advanced biochemistry, Reproductive Biotechnology and Molecular Biology under Frontiers in Reproduction Programme (FIR) in 2016 summer programme. Professor Magamage also holding the designation of  FIRbee at MBL. MBL is the most famous and renowned research laboratory in the world that more than 60 Nobel laureates working under same roof since it’s inception. He was the Head, Department of Livestock Production, prior to be appointing him as 7th Dean of Faculty of  Agricultural Sciences of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2018/9-2021/9). Professor Magamage also serving as University Grants Commission appointed member of the Board of Management of University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) for the years 2021-2023. Curretly he also serving as member of Animal Feed advisory Committe of Department of Animal Production and Health Sri Lanka. He also served as Corordinator for the World Bank funded research programme on alternative animal feed and sustainalbe waste management initiative (2019-2023) and recognized his work for lecencing agreements with private sector start up programmes under patronage of University Business Cell of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and  M/S Farmchemhmie Manafactures (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka. 

Researchgate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Manjula_Magamage2

Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PclYBx4AAAAJ&hl=en

 

 


Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

Membership in Professional Societies

  • Since 2009 Member: Society for Study of Reproduction (SSR), Washington D.C ,USA.
  • Since 2002 Member: Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA), Sri Lanka.
  • Since 2004 Member: Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production (SLAAP), Sri Lanka.
  • Since 2012 Life member of Sri Lanka Association of Laboratory Animal Science, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, University Colombo
  • Since 2016 Life Member: Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS)Sri Lanka.
  • Since 2017 Member: Japanese Society of Animal Science (JSAS), Tokyo, Japan
  • Since 2021 Life Member of Society for Alternatives to Animal Testing in Sri Lanka (SAAT-SL).

Current Research Projects

  • On Going Collaborative Research Projects Under the External Funding- Outside of Sri Lanka
    • Development of Cereal Plant Based Dairy Farming System; Model for Samll holding Farmer community, PhD Degree Programme- Colloboration with University of Phillipines, Los Banos 

    • Kisspeptin role in regulation of VEGF165a and b in goat ovaries in vitro- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, India. Principle Investigator: Dr. Sathya Velmurugan, Scientist C, NIAB, Hyderabad, India

    • Effect of DHT implants in regulation of reproductive axis of ARKO and WT mouse model in vivo- ANZAC Research Institute, Australia- Principle Investigators Professor David J. Handelsman University of Sydney, ANZAC Research Institute, Concord General Hospital. Concord, Sydney, Australia. Dr. Kirsty Walters, Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia.
    • Effect of subcutaneous DHT implants in muscle mass of male WT mice. ANZAC Research Institute, Australia- Principle Investigators Professor David J. Handelsman University of Sydney, ANZAC Research Institute, Concord General Hospital. Concord, Sydney, Australia. Dr. Kirsty Walters, Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia.
    • Effect of angiogenic and antiangiogeneic VEGFA 165 in regulation of follicle health under varying steroidal levels. Principle Investigators Professor Andrea S Cupp, University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA, Co Investigators, Robert (Bob) Cushman, USDA, USMARC, Clay center, Nebraska, USA.
  • On Going Research Projects with External Funding- Sri Lanka
    • AHEAD/RIC/STEM/HEMS/06: From waste to animal protein; Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) production as a method of waste management and feed grade protein production
  • Projects Completed
    • SUSL/RG/2015/ 06 Effect of Pro and Anti Angiogenic Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Isoform in follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical pieces cultured from pre-pubertal heifers, 2015-2016-2 Years
    • NSF/2015/SCH/07 Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A 165 (VEGFA165), Angiogenic Isoform and anti angiogenic VEGFA165b in follicular progression in procine ovarian. 2015-2018-3 years

Recent Publications

  1. Maniyangamage Kasun Chathuranga Priyadarshana*, Chaminda Niroshan Walpita, Hettipala Arachchige Darshanee Ruwandeepika, Manjula Priyantha Sumith Magamage (2022). Effects of Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), Larvae Incorporated Feed on Histomorphology, Gut Microbiota and Blood Chemistry of Cultured Fishes: A Review, Asian Fisheries Society Published under a Creative Commons license E-ISSN: 2073-3720 https://doi.org/10.33997/j.afs.2022.35.3.005. 
  2. Magamage, M.P.S., 2021. Reconciling Agriculture Productivity, Scientific Community and Policy Makers. Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 16(3). DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v16i03.9464
  3. Maniyangamage Kasun Chathuranga Priyadarshana, Chaminda Niroshan Walpita, Manoharan  Naveenan, Manjula Priyantha Sumith Magamage, Hettipala Arachchige Darshanee Ruwandeepika (2021) Substitution of Fishmeal with Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, 1758 Larvae in Finfish Aquaculture – A Review.Volume 34, Issue 2, 2021;Page : 114-126:  https://www.asianfisheriessociety.org/publication/abstract.php?id=1356
  4. Manjula Priyantha Sumith Magamage, Sriravali Sathagopam, Kiran Avula, Di Neththi Nimesh Madushanka and Sathya Velmurugan (2021).Kisspeptin regulates the development of caprine primordial follicles in vitro. Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology 36 (1), 51-58. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0769-8424
  5. Ellewidana, D. M., Perera, N. P., Pathirage, K. L., & Magamage, M. P. S. (2020). Sustainable Waste Management: Green Concept of Black Solider Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) as Bio-degradable Waste Converter; Comparison of Life Cycle and Growth Performances in Two Different Substrates. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 6(2), 42–49. http://www.jdza.jfn.ac.lk/?page_id=327
  6. Mohamed A Abedal-Majed, Scott G Kurz, Shelby A Springman, Anthony K McNeel, Harvey C Freetly, Valerie Largen, Manjula Magamage, Kevin M Sargent, Jennifer R Wood, Robert A Cushman, Andrea S Cupp (2019). Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A isoforms modulate follicle development in peri-pubertal heifers independent of diet through diverse signal transduction pathwaysVEGFA isoforms affect ovarian cortex follicle fate. Biology of Reproduction, 2019. Date of Publication 13/11/2019. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioz211
  7. Nadeeka Perera, Manjula Magamage, Aruna Kumara, Harshana Galahitigama, Kapila Dissanayake, Chandima Wekumbura, Prasad Iddamalgoda; Chandana Siriwardhana, Priyantha Yapa. Fall Armyworm (FAW) Epidemic In Sri Lanka: Ratnapura District Perspectives (2019)   Int. J. Entomol. Res. XX (X) 2019. ISSN: 2310-3906 (Online), 2310-5119 (Print) http://www.escijournals.net/IJER.
  8. D.N.N. Madushanka , W.R.A.S.Mayurawansha , H.A.D.Ruwandeepika and Manjula P.S. Magamage, (2019). Effect of vascular endothelial growth factor 165a on porcine primordial follicle viability in vitro: A preliminary study. International journal of Tropical Agriculture Research and Extension 21(1-2) 
  9. W.K.R. Nirmali 1, 2 , L. Warnakula 1 , R.Cooray 1 , N.S.Hapuarachchi and M.P.S. Magamage (2019). Comparison of DNA Isolation and Dominant and Co-dominant Molecular Markers to Reveal the Genetic Sex of Gallus domesticus (Domestic Chickens). Journal of Agricultural Sciences-Sri Lanka 14(3) xxx-xxx, In press.
  10. W.K. Ramesha Nirmali, Lakshan Warnakula, Ruwini Cooray, Nimanie Sachithra Hapuarachchi and Manjula P.S. Magamage (2019). Determination of Testicular Estrogen Receptor Alpha Expression of Male Chickens (Gallus domesticus) with Age. Veterinary World 12(7) 994-998. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.994-997
  11. W.K. Ramesha Nirmali, Lakshan Warnakula , Ruwini Cooray, Nimanie Sachithra Hapuarachchi and Manjula P.S. Magamage (2019) Effect of exogenous estrogen treatment on gonadal morphology, morphometry and estrogen receptor alpha mRNA expression in gonads of male chickens (Gallus domesticus). International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 10, Issue 3, March-2019 1159 ISSN 2229-5518.  https://www.ijser.org/onlineResearchPaperViewer.aspx?Effect-of-exogenous-estrogen-treatment-on-gonadal-morphology,-morphometry-and-estro-gen-receptor-alpha-mRNA-expression-in-gon-ads-of-male-chickens-Gallus-domesticus.pdf
  12. R Vimonish, G H Galhena, K. L.N. Perera, M P S Magamage (2018). PCR Based Approach for Detection of Bovine Babesiosis in Suspected Carrier Cattle and Vector Ticks in Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 13(1), pp.55–65. DOI:http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v13i1.8300
  13. DNN Madushanka, HMS Padmakumara, GDN Kumarasinghe, MPK Sanjeewa, MPS Magamage (2017). Effect of two different bedding systems on udder health management of dairy cows. Accepted Manuscript 2017 July; Ruminant Science Vol.6 No 1;Pagexxx-xxx 2017 
  14. Madushanka, DNN, Ranasingha, VM, Bandara,AMS, Mayurawansha WRAS, Magamage,MPS  (2017). Body condition score and locomotion score help to predict reproductive and health performances of dairy cattle reared under the intensive management system. Ruminant Science Vol.5 No 2;Page179-186 2016 Dec   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317644506_8-346_DNN_Madushanka_Printed_Version
  15. R. Kirupananthan, L.C.J. Kramral , G.H. Galhena, K.L.N. Perera and M.P.S. Magamage Addressing the public Health and Food Security Concerns of Babesiosis through Molecular Detection of Babesia bovis in suspected carrier cattle of selected localities in Sri Lanka. Procedia Food Science 6 (2016 Sep ) 213 – 219. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211601X16000547
  16. Manjula P. S. Magamage, Mai Zengyo, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Takashi Miyano. 2011.Testosterone induces activation of porcine primordial follicles in vitro. Reprod. Med.Biol.,10, 21-30.Online access: http://rd.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12522-010-0068-z
  17. Magamage MPS •Mohammad Moniruzzaman • Takashi Miyano. 2011. Effect of KIT ligand on the viability of porcine primordial follicles in vitro. J. Mamm. Ova Res., 28, 61-67. http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1274/jmor.28.61?journalCode=jmor http://dx.doi.org/10.1274/jmor.28.61

Research Communications: In International Meetings

  1. DM.Ellawidana, R.N.N.Perera, P.K.Lakmini and MPS Magamage. Sustainable Waste Management: Green Concept of Black solider fly larvae (Hermetiaillucens),) as bio-degradable waste convertor; Comparison of life cycle and growth performances in two different substrates (2019). 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, 19th & 20th December 2019at Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. (Accepted).

  2. D.M.Ellawidana, R.N.N.Perera, P.K.Lakmini, M.K.C. Priyadarshana and MPS Magamage. Effect of substrate composition on life cycle modalities of Black Soldier FlyLarvae(BSFL;Hermetiaillucens)(2019). 75th Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Advancement for the Advancement of Science, 8th to 13th December 2019 at University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.(Accepted).
  3. Dumeshi Ellawidana, M.P.S.Magamage, PoornimaSapugoda, Jayani Wijesinghe, NadeekaPerera, KasunLakmini, KasunPriyadarshana, PriyanthaYapa, AW Wijerathne. Bio-degradable Waste Management; Public Perception on Utilization of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL;Hermetiaillucens) (2019). International Conference on ‘Social Cultural nexus of S&T Development – National Science Foundation (NSF) 4th Oct, 2019 at Hilton Recidencies, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  4. Assessing the substrate degradation specificity and life stage performances of Black Solider Fly Larvae (BSFL), (Hermetiaillucens) in different bio-degradable waste substrates (2019).   M.P.S.Magamage, D.M.Ellawidana, R.N.N. Perera, P.K. Lakmini,  M.K.C. Priyadarshana.  International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 25th Oct, 2019, at Faculty of Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  5. Abedal-Majed Mohamed A, L. Hart Mariah, Largen Valerie, Magamage Manjula PS, Kurz Scott G, Sargent Kevin M, Bergman Jeffrey, McFee Renee M, Cushman Robert A, Davis John S, Wood Jennifer R, Cupp Andrea S. Ovarian Cortex from High A4 Cows Secretes Excess A4, and Exhibits Increased Oxidative Stress, Macrophage Markers and Arrested Follicle Development Which can be Partially Rescued by Angiogenic VEGFA (2017). SSR 50th Annual Meeting 2017, Washington DC, 15th 21st July 2017. https://www.xcdsystem.com/SSR/program/Mc7RXGm/index.cfm?pgid=923&search=1&qtype=speaker&speakerid=239103&submit=Go
  6. Ranasingha, VM, Madushanka, DNN, Bandara,AMS, Magamage,MPS (2017). Body Condition Score and Locomotion Score Help to Predict Reproductive and Health Performances of Dairy Cattle Reared Under the Intensive Management System in Sri Lanka. Symposium, Proceedings January 19th 2017, Pages 215-17, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  7. Madushanka, DNN Padmakumara, HMS, Kumarasinghe, GDN,. Sanjeewa, MPK, Magamage, MPS (2017). Effect of Two Different Bedding Systems on Udder Health Management of Dairy Cows. . Symposium, Proceedings January 19th 2017 Pages 208-10, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  8. Muthumala N, Mayurawansha WRAS, Gunawardhana IBWL,Magamage MPS (2017). Postpartum Performance of Dairy Cows in Response to Body Condition Score, Locomotion Score, Suckling and Postpartum Diseases in Up Country Large Farm in Sri Lanka. . Symposium, Proceedings January 19th 2017 Pages 211-14, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  9. Mohamed A. Abedal-Majed 1, Manjula Magamage3, Rebecca Vinton1, Scott G. Kurz1, Anthony K. McNeel2, Harvey C. Freetly2, Robert A Cushman2, Jennifer R. Wood1, Andrea S. Cupp* Effect of diet on ability of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) isoforms to alter follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical cultures. ID 336, SSR 2016 49th Annual Meeting of Society for Study of Reproduction, San Diego, USA 16-20 July 2016.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281591436_Vascular_Endothelial_Growth_Factor_A_165_VEGFA165_Angiogenic_Isoform_promotes_while_VEGFA165b_antiangiogenic_isoform_antagonizes_VEGFA165_stimulated_follicular_progression_in_bovine_ovarian_cortical_p
  10. Manjula P. Sumith Magamage, Brizett D. Cole , Rebecca Vinton, William E. Pohlmeier, Scott G. Kurz1, Adam F. Summers1, Renee McFee1, Robert A. Cushman2, Jennifer R. Wood, Andrea S. Cupp. Expression of Vascular Markers in The Bovine Ovarian Cortex From Cows With Differing Steroidogenesis. FIR Symposium 10th June 2016, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA, USA,. 9-11h June 2016.
  11. R.Kirupananthan, L.C.J. Kramral , G.H. Galhena, K.L.N. Perera and M.P.S. Magamage. Addressing the public Health and Food Security Concerns of Babesiosis through Molecular Detection of Babesia bovis in suspected carrier cattle of selected localities in Sri Lanka; 5th Annual Research Sessions Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Proceedings (page 19) ARS 2015, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka 17th February 2016.
  12. R. Kirupananthan, L.C.J. Kramral , G.H. Galhena, K.L.N. Perera and M.P.S. Magamage Molecular Detection of Babesia bovis in suspected carrier cattle of selected localities in Sri Lanka; 5th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Proceedings (page 17) ICSUSL 2015 Challenges Beyond Food Security, Colombo, Sri Lanka 19-20th November 2015. https://www.researchgate.net/search.Search.html?type=publication&query= Babesia+bovis%2C+Sri+lanka
  13. Mohamed Ayoub1, Manjula Magamage3, Rebecca Vinton1, Robert A Cushman2, Anthony K. McNeel2, Harvey C. Freetly2, Jennifer R Wood1, Andrea S Cupp Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A 165 (VEGFA165), Angiogenic Isoform, promotes while VEGFA165b antagonizes VEGFA165 stimulated follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical pieces cultured from pre-pubertal heifers. Biol Reprod June 02, 2015 (1 Supplement page 246) Abstract: 619, 48th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR), San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA from 18–22 June 2015.https://www.researchgate.net/search.Search.html?type=publication&query=Babesia+bovis%2C+Sri+lanka
  14. Manjula P. Sumith Magamage, Brizett D. Cole , Rebecca Vinton, William E. Pohlmeier, Scott G. Kurz1, Adam F. Summers1, Renee McFee1, Robert A. Cushman2, Jennifer R. Wood, Andrea S. Cupp. Expression of Vascular Markers in The Bovine Ovarian Cortex From Cows With Differing Steroidogenesis; New Dimensions for Study Human Diseases through the Animal Disease Models (2014). One Health International Conference, Kandy, Sri Lanka. 5-6th September 2014.https://www.researchgate.net/search.Search.html?type=publication&query=Babesia+bovis%2C+Sri+lanka
  15. Brizett D. Cole, Manjula Magamage, Rebecca Vinton, William E. Pohlmeier, Scott G. Kurz, Adam F. Summers, Renee McFee, Robert A. Cushman, Jennifer R. Wood, Andrea S. Cupp. Expression of Vascular Markers in the Bovine Ovarian Cortex from Cows with Differing Steroidogenesis (2014). UCARE- Undergraduate creative and Research Symposium, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA. 16th April 2014.
  16. Rebecca J. Vinton, Brizett D. Cole, Manjula Magamage, Mohamed Ayoub, Adam F. Summers William E. Pohlmeier, Scott G. Kurz, Renee M. McFee, Robert A. Cushman, Jennifer R. Wood, Andrea S. Cupp (2014). Effect of VEGFA Isoforms on Heifer Follicular Development Bovine Cortical Ovarian Cultures. UCARE- Undergraduate creative and Research Symposium, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA 16th April 2014.
  17. T. P. Wickramatunga, Manjula P. S. Magamage, S. B. Yapa. Effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae as probiotic on growth performances of Jersey calves under intensive management. InSym2012 , Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, January 11th and 12th 2013
  18. R M. A. S. Banadara, Manjula P. S. Magamage, T. S Samarakoon, Missaka P.B. Wijewardhana.Analysis of behaviour, growth and haematological parameters to determine the best weaning age in New Zealand White rabbit kits and does under tropical climatic conditions, THE 15TH AAAP ANIMAL SCIENCE CONGRESS 26-29 NOVEMBER 2012 AT THAILAND
  19. Manjula P. S. Magamage, Takashi Miyano. Ex-vitro development of In vitro-activated oocytes from porcine primordial follicles. ISAE proceedings Page 81. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE) 2011, Matara, Sri Lanka, November 09th 2011.
  20. Manjula P. S. Magamage Porcine primordial follicle activation in vitro and role of Stem cell biology. Special Invited Speech, Research Forum of Stem Cell Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada26th September 2011.
  21. Manjula P.S. Magamage, Takashi Miyano. KIT ligand promotes the viability but not activation of porcine primordial follicles in vitro. 16th International Conference on Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction (ICBAR), Kandy, Sri Lanka, from 04th-5th August 2011.
  22. Manjula P.S. Magamage, Takashi Miyano. Porcine primordial follicle activation in vitro.Annual Research Sessions 2011, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan, 15 February 2011.
  23. Manjula P.S. Magamage, Mai Zengyo, M. Moniruzzaman, Takashi Miyano, Testosterone Induces Porcine Primordial Follicle Development In Vitro. Biol Reprod June 15, 2009 81 (1 Supplement) 506, 42nd Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR), Pittsburgh, Pensylvania, USA, from 16–24 July 2009.
  24. Manjula P. S. Magamage, Takashi Miyano. Effect of steroidal hormones and KIT ligand on porcine primordial follicle development in vitro. Annual Research Sessions 2008, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan, 21 February 2008.

Research Communications: In Local Meetings

1. Manjula P. S. Magamage, Takashi Miyano. Development of oocytes from porcine primordial follicles in mouse kidney xenograft. Annual research Session, Proceedings Page 05. Second Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University (ARS-SUSL) 2011, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 02nd 2011.

2. R M. A. S. Banadara, Manjula P. S. Magamage, T. S Samarakoon, Missaka P.B. Wijewardhana. Analysis of behaviour, growth and haematological parameters to determine the best weaning age in New Zealand White rabbit kits and does under tropical climatic condition, Annual Research Session, Proceedings Page 11. Second Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University (ARS-SUSL) 2011, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 02nd 2011.


Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

Publications- Waste to Animal Protein Project; Black Soldier Fly Larvae (2/2019-3/2023)

Principle Investigator: Manjula PS Magamage PhD

Project Funded by AHEAD World Bank Grant, Sri Lanka- Washington Dc

Patents

  1. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., A.W. Wijeratna, M.P.S. Magamage, Walpita, C.N., D.D. Wickramanayake, P.P.S.K. Patabandi, P.K. Lakmini, E.W.D.M. Ellawidana. 2022. Black soldier fly larvae harvesting unit and method of harvesting thereof. 21540, National Intellectual Property Office, Sri Lanka.

 

Full paper articles

  1. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Naveenan, M., Magamage, M.P.S. and Ruwandeepika, H.A.D. 2021. Substitution of fishmeal with black soldier fly Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, 1758 larvae in finfish aquaculture-a review. Journal of Asian Fisheries Science, 34 (2), 115-126. https://doi.org/10.33997/j.afs.2021.34.2.001
  2. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D. and Magamage, M.P.S. 2022. Effects of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), larvae incorporated feed on histomorphology, gut microbiota and blood chemistry of cultured fishes: a review. Journal of Asian Fisheries Science, 35 (3), 269-281.  https://doi.org/10.33997/j.afs.2022.35.3.005
  3. Ellewidana, D. M., Perera, N. P., Pathirage, K. L., & Magamage, M. P. S. (2020). Sustainable Waste Management: Green Concept of Black Solider Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) as Biodegradable Waste Convertor; Comparison of Life Cycle and Growth Performances in Two Different Substrates. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 6(2).

 

  1. E.W.D.M. Ellawidana, R. M. Mutucumarana, M.P.S. Magamage, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2022). Nutritional composition and apparent metabolizable energy (AME) value of Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) full-fat meal for broiler chickens. Turkish Journal of Agriculture -Food Science and Technology (TURJAF) (Under review)

 

Extended abstracts

  1. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D., Magamage, M.P.S. and Withanage, P.M. 2022. Effect of the use of Hermetia illucens larvae to replace fish meal on the growth performances of Labeo rohita post-larvae. In 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, pp. 270-272
  2. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D., Magamage, M.P.S. and Withanage, P.M. 2022. Influence of the dietary protein and fat contents on the growth performances of Xiphophorus maculatus: A preliminary study. In 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, pp. 273-275

 

Abstracts

  1. Magamage, M.P.S., Ellawidana, D.M., Perera, R.N.N., Lakmini, P.K. and Priyadarshana, M.K.C. 2019. Assessing the substrate utilization specificity and life stage performances of black solider fly larvae (Hermatia Illucens) in different bio-degradable waste substrates. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS). Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, pp. 30
  2. Ellawidana, D., Sapugoda, P., Wijesinghe, J., Perera, N., Lakmini, K., Priyadarshana, M.K.C, Yapa, P., Wijerathne, A.W. and Magamage, M. 2019. Bio-degradable waste management; public perception on utilization of black solider fly larvae (BSFL; Hermatia illucens). In International Conference on Social Cultural Nexus of Science and Technology Development (SCST). National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, pp. 28
  3. Perera, R.N.N., Ellawidana, D., Lakmini, K., Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Wijerathne, A.W. and Magamage, M.P.S. 2019. Effect of substrate composition on life cycle modalities of black solider fly larvae (BSFL: Hermatia illucens). In 75th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Colombo. pp. 16
  4. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D., Magamage, M.P.S. and Withanage, P.M. 2020. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae as a feed ingredient for commercial fish culture. In 10th Annual Research Session (ARS), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, pp. 51
  5. Ellawidana, E.W.D.M., Magamage, M.P.S., Perera, R.N.N. Lakmini, P.K. and Priyadarshana, M.K.C. 2020. Assessing the influence of climatic conditions for egg laying and mating behavior of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens); natural bio-waste decomposer. In Proceedings of the 76th Annual Sessions Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), pp.29
  6. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D. and Magamage, M.P.S. 2021. Hermetia illucens larvae as a feed ingredient for food fish culture. In 11th Annual Research Session (ARS), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, pp. 13
  7. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D. and Magamage, M.P.S. 2021. Implications of Hermetia illucens larvae on fish histomorphology, gut microbiota and haematology; a review. In Proceedings of 8th International Conference Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL), pp. 47
  8. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D., Magamage, M.P.S. and Withanage, P.M. 2021. Potency of Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, 1758 larvae to replace fishmeal in Labeo rohita Hamilton, 1822 diets. In Proceedings of 8th International Conference Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL), pp. 49
  9. Ellawidana, E.W.D.M., Magamage, M.P.S., Perera, R.N.N., Lakmini, P.K. and Priyadarshana, M.K.C. 2021. Evaluation of public perception on domestic black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) production domestically as a substitute for fish meal in Ratnapura district. In International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, pp. 114

 

  1. Priyadarshana, M.K.C., Walpita, C.N., Ruwandeepika, H.A.D. and Magamage, M.P.S. 2022. Hermetia illucens larval meal as a fishmeal replacer in Xiphophorus maculatus diets. In Proceedings of South and South-East Asian Conference on Small Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture, Sri Lanka Forum for Small Scale Fisheries, pp. 27. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29064.08962
  2. Lakmini P.K., DewappriyaI D.S.D., Yapa P.I.2, Bandara R., Senevirathne. W.S.M. Magamage M.P.S. (2022) Impact of Biofertilizer on the Growth of Winged Bean (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). 12th Annual Research Sessions of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – 2022

ications

  1. D.M.Ellawidana, R.N.N.Perera, P.K.Lakmini, M.P.S.Magamage (19th and 20th December 2019). Sustainable Waste Management: Green Concept of Black solider fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) as bio-degradable waste convertor; Comparison of life cycle and growth performances in two different substrates. 5th International Conference on Dry ZoneAgriculture (p. 72). Fcaulty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Ariviyal Nagara, Kilinochchi.Retrieved from http://conf.jfnac.lk/icda2019/

 

  1. E.W.D.M. Ellawidana, R. M. Mutucumarana, M.P.S. Magamage,H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2020).Black Solider Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) as a Substitute for Fish meal for commercial broilers: A conceptual research design. 10th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (p. 50). Belihuloya: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

 

  1. E.W.D.M. Ellawidana, M.P.S. Magamage, R.N.N. Perera, P.K. Lakmini, M.K.C. Priyadarshana (2020). Assessing the influence of climatic conditions for egg laying and mating behavior of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens L.); natural bio-waste decomposer. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Proceedings of the 76th Annual Sessions 2020,(p.29).

 

  1. Ellawidana E.W.D.M., Magamage M.P.S., Perera R.N.N., Lakmini P.K., (2021). A survey on public perception on utilization of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL: Hermetia illucens L.) in waste management and poultry feeding in Ratnapura District. World's Poultry Science Association -Sri Lanka Branch- Annual Technical Sessions. 07/04/2021

 

  1. Ellawidana E.W.D.M., Magamage M.P.S., Perera R.N.N., Lakmini P.K., Priyadarshana M.K.C., (2021) Substitution for expensive fish meal by Black Soldier Fly Larvae meal (BSFL; Hermetia illucens L.); Evaluation of public perception on domestic BSFL production in Ratnapura district. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-ISAE 2021. 07/04/2021

 

  1. Ellawidana, E.W.D.M., Magamage, M.P.S., Yapa, P.I, Pathirage, P.K. (2022). Challenges and opportunities for introducing novel bio- degradable waste management technologies into municipalities; a case study in Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka. 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security & Safety 2022, (p. 8).

 

  1.  E.W.D.M. Ellawidana, R. M. Mutucumarana, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika, M.P.S. Magamage (2022). Estimation of apparent metabolizable energy (AME) in Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) full-fat meal for broiler chickens, Accepted for an oral presentation in 5th International Research Conference (TRInCo-2022), Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Konesapuri, Nilaveli.

 

  1. E.W.D.M. Ellawidana, R. M. Mutucumarana, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika, M.P.S. Magamage (2022). Black soldier fly larvae meal as a fishmeal replacer for broiler chickens: effects on carcass characteristics and meat quality parameters. Accepted for an oral presentation in XXI- Annual Scientific Sessions of World’s Poultry Science Association, Sri Lanka.

 

  1. E.W.D.M. Ellawidana, R. M. Mutucumarana, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika, M.P.S. Magamage (2022). Effect of dietary inclusion of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae meal on sensory attributes of broiler chicken meat. 5th Graduate Colloquium of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – 2022 (Published).

 

  1. E.W.D.M. Ellawidana, R. M. Mutucumarana, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika, M.P.S. Magamage (2023). Effect of dietary replacement of fish meal with black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae meal on growth performances of broiler chickens. International Conference on Building Resilience in Tropical Agro-ecosystems-2023 BRITAE 2023 (Accepted).