Plant Cell and Tissue Culture

Plant Secondary Metabolites

Bio-nanoparticles and their applications in biotechnoloy

• Peiris B.A.A.O., Gunasena M.D.K.M. and Priyanjani H.A.S.A. (2024). GC-MS Profiling and Antioxidant Activity of Salacia chinensis Leaf and Bark Extracts. Proceedings of International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 76.
• Gunasena M.D.K.M., Nugegoda W.R.W.M.R.N.W.M.P., Priyanjani H.A.S.A., Lawrence P.K., Senarath W.T.P.S.K., and Dayasena Y.A.P.K. (2024). Establishment of Stevia rebaudiana Cell Cultures and Phytochemical Profiling via GC-MS and HPLC. Proceedings of International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 89.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M., Alahakoon, A.M.P.D., Polwaththa, K.P.G.D.M., Galpaya, G.D.C.P., Priyanjani, H.A.S.A., Koswattage, K.R., and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2024). Transforming Plant Tissue Culture with Nanoparticles: A Review of Current Applications. Plant Nano Biology, 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plana.2024.100102
• Millavithanachchi S.S., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Koswattage K.R., Bandara P.K.G.S.S. and Kaluthanthri D.V.S. (2024).  Optimization of CTAB DNA extraction protocols for downstream applications of Salacia sp. Proceedings of Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology, Matara, Sri Lanka.
• Priyanjani H.A.S.A., Peiris B.A.A.O., Lawrence P.K., Gunasena M.D.K.M. and Senarath W.T.P.S.K. (2024). Rapid in-vitro propagation of Plumbago indica L.: A sustainable approach for conservation and commercial production. Proceedings of Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology, Matara, Sri Lanka.
• Lawrence P.K., Senarath W.T.P.S.K., Gunasena M.D.K.M. and Priyanjani H.A.S.A. (2024). Assessment of piscicidal activity of Catunaregam spinosa seeds using adult Danio rerio. Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Basnayaka B.M.H.D., Senarath W.T.P.S.K. and Gunasena M.D.K.M. (2024). Comparative study on morphology, physiology and phytochemical profiling of tissue cultured and naturally grown Coscinium fenestratatum. Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrasena P.H., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Senarath W.T.P.S.K. and Millavithanachchi S.S. (2024). Feasibility study of in vitro protocols for commercial cultivation: comparison of morphological, physiological, and anatomical properties of in vitro and seed-raised Dendrocalamus asper. Proceedings of 11^th International Conference on Agriculture, Bangkok, Thailand.
• Gamage D.G.P.D., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Perera A.M.M.S., Thushari A.N.W.S. and Perera J.K.U.D. (2024). Evaluation of Mutation Variability and Disease Resistance in Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrid) Populations Developed Through Callus Culture. Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Perera J.K.U.D., Mandanayake M.A.R.A., Gunasena M.D.K.M. and Gamage D.G.P.D. (2024). Assessment of Thrips Resistance and Growth Performance in Selected Chili (Capsicum annuum) Varieties under Yala Season Cultivation. Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrasena P.H., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Millavithanachchi S.S. and Senarath W.T.P.S.K. (2024). Comparison of the Growth of In vitro Propagated and Seed Raised Plants of Dendrocalamus asper (Giant Bamboo) and Determination of Suitable Geographical Area for Commercial Plantations. Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Peiris B.A.A.O., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Millavithanachchi S.S., Arunkobinath A., and Dayasena Y.A.P.K. (2024). Phytochemical and Bioactivity Analysis of Leaf and Bark Extracts of Salacia reticulata (Kothala Himbutu). Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Arunkobinath A., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Ganapathiraj L., Pathirana L.S., Peiris B.A.A.O., and Dayasena Y.A.P.K. (2024). Bioactivity Analysis of Different Tea Grades Produced in Martin Bauer Hayleys. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Adhikari A.N.R., Udawela U.A.K., Gunasena M.D.K.M., and Dayasena Y.A.P.K. (2024). Marker-Assisted Foreground Selection for Drought Tolerance in Advanced Rice Breeding Lines (Bg 300/AR 93). Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Wijesinghe A.K.V.S., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Aththanayaka W.A.S.B., and Chamodika N.H.R.G. (2024). Development of Drinking Yoghurt Using Milk Solid Loses in the Production Process of Milco Company. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Chamodika N.H.R.G., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Senaratne M.M.D.J., and Wijesinghe A.K.V.S. (2024). In Vitro and Ex Vitro Propagation of Microsorum sp. (Blue Oil Fern), Platycerium sp. (Staghorn Fern) and Sphaeropteris crinita (Tree Fern) Through Spore Germination. (2024). Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Chathurya P.J., Perera A.M.M.S., Gunasena M.D.K.M., and Dayasena Y.A.P.K. (2024). Identification of True-Hybrids of the Saccharum officinarum and Erianthus arundinaceus Progenies by Molecular Markers. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Nayanahari K.D.M., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Fernando T.H.P.S. and Udayakanthi J.M.M.I. (2024). Evaluation of Survivability of the Causative Agents of the Circular Leaf Spot Disease in Leaf Litter of Rubber Plantations in the Kalutara District. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Udayakanthi J.M.M.I., Gunasena M.D.K.M., Silva M.K.R., and Nayanahari K.D.M. (2024). Detection of Causative Agents of the Circular Leaf Spot Disease in the Soil Collected from Infected Rubber Plantations in Kalutara District. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.
• Gunasena M.D.K.M., Chandrasena P.H. and Senarath W.T.P.S.K. (2024) In vitro mass propagation of Dendrocalamus asper (Giant bamboo) through direct organogenesis. Advances in Bamboo Science. Vol 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bamboo.2024.100090
  Gunasena, M.D.K.M., Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. and Abeygunawardena, C.J. (2023) Phytochemical Analysis of Naturally Grown Plants, Tissue Cultured Plants and Calli of Stevia rebaudiana Using HPLC and GC-MS. Proceedings of 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Dayasena YAPK, Alahakoon AMPD, Polwaththa KPGDM, Wijesekara ERJMDDP, Amarasinghe AMPC, and Gunasena M.D.K.M. (2023). Baculoviruses as an Effective and Safe Biopesticide for Controlling Agricultural Pests in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Conference on Technological Research and Innovation.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M., Senarath, R.M.U.S., and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2023) A review on Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni, a Natural Sweetener. Current Overview on Pharmaceutical Science. Vol. 3, 103-131. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cops/v3/4215B
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2021) Acclimatization of micropropagated Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) plantlets and comparison of their growth and stevioside content with conventionally propagated plantlets. Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 73.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2021) Comparison of steviol glycoside contents in conventionally propagated platnts, tissue cultured plants and callus of Stevia rebaudiana using HPLC. Proceedings of the Young Scientists' Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Sri Lanka. 56.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M., Senarath, R.M.U.S. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2021) A Review on Chemical Composition, Biosynthesis of Steviol Glycosides, Application, Cultivation, and Phytochemical Screening of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. 33(29B): 85-104.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2019) In vitro plant regeneration of Stevia rebaudiana through indirect organogenesis. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 125.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2019) In vitro plant regeneration of Stevia rebaudiana through indirect organogenesis. International Journal of Botany Studies. 4(4): 199-203.
• Gunasena, K.M. and Senarath, S. (2019) Direct organogenesis of Stevia rebaudiana in vitro using nodal explants. AGROFOR International Journal. 4(1): 147-153.
• Manjitha, K.G.L., Gunasena, M.D.K.M., Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. and Samanmalee, L.G.I. (2018) In vitro plant regeneration through organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis of Punica granatum Linn. (Lythracece). International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research. 9(11): 390- 395.
• Gunasena, K.M. and Senarath, S. (2018) Direct organogenesis of Stevia rebaudiana in vitro using nodal explants. Proceedings of 9th International Agriculture Symposium, Jahorina, Bosnia. 363.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2018) Obtaining bioactive compounds of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni.) Callus using leaf discs as explants. Proceedings of International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change, Ozamis, Philippines. 33.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2017). Comparison of phytochemicals present in locally available Sri Lankan and imported (Indian) fruits of Punica granatum (Lythracece). Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. 3(1): 459-463.
• Gunasena, M.D.K.M. and Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (2016). Comparison of phytochemicals present in locally available and imported fruits of Punica granatum and establishing seed culture of imported variety. Proceedings of 3rd Global conference on Entomology, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 59.