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Board Member of the Board of Study of Plant Sciences, Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya- 
Screening selected invasive plant extracts/compounds for antifungal activity against pathogens of ornamental foliage plants.
Prof. M.D. Dassanayake Gold Medal For Botany, 2000 (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka).
National Science Foundation Awards (2019) - Commendation Certificate and a Cash prize
Life member of the Institute of Biology, Sri LankaTropical Agricultural Research
M.M.N. Damayanthi, T.L. Wijeratne, J.W. Damunupola (2023). Exogenous salicylic acid induced drought stress tolerance in immature tea (Camellia sinensis L.) plants. Tropical Agricultural Research, 34(3): 237-253.
DOI: 10.4038/tar.v34i3.8649
Life
Dayarathna, N.N.,
Gama-Arachchige, N.S., Damunupola, J.W., Xiao, Z., Gamage, A., Merah, O.,
Madhujith, T. (2023). Effect of storage temperature
on storage life and sensory attributes of packaged mustard microgreens. Life, 31;13(2): 393-403..
doi: 10.3390/life13020393.
Crop and Pasture Science
Alahakoon, C.,
Abeysiriwardena, S., Damunupola, J.,
Hay, F. and Gama-Arachchige, N. (2021). Accelerated aging test to predict seed vigour in terms of field emergence of wet direct seeded rice. Crop and Pasture Science, 72(10): 773 - 781.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/CP20373
The Journal of Agricultural Science – Sri Lanka
Wanasinghe, W. U. T. and Damunupola, J. W. (2020). Effect of UV-C hormesis on regulating anthracnose disease and postharvest quality of tomato. . The Journal of Agricultural Science – Sri Lanka, 15(3): 318-327.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v15i2.8794
Ceylon Journal of Science
Perera, P.L.M.M., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G., Damunupola,
J.W., Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. and Prasanna, M.G.M. (2020). Vegetative
propagation of critically endangered mangrove lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voigt in Madu Ganga RAMSAR site of Sri
Lanka, towards its conservation.. Ceylon Journal of Science, 49(4): 455-462.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v49i4.7825
7th International Conference on Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals, New Delhi, India.
Karunarathne, T.C.M.F., Damunupola, J.W. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2020). Antifungal activity of six invasive plant extracts against Fusarium sp. Isolated from Dracaena sanderiana leaf spots”. . 7th International Conference on Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals, New Delhi, India., .
14th International Conference on Agriculture and Plant Science, Sydney, Australia.
Samarasinghe, V.G.A.U., Prabath Nishantha, K.M.D.W. Bandara, Damunupola, J.W., N. C. Bandara, Wijesundara, D.S.A. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2020). Pesticidal properties of selected invasive alien plants in Sri Lanka against fungi and insects of economic importance in agriculture. . 14th International Conference on Agriculture and Plant Science, Sydney, Australia., .
Ceylon Journal of Science
Perera, P. L. M. M., Jayasuriya, K. M. G. G., Gunaratne, A. M. T. A., Karunaratne, W. A. I. P., Damunupola, J. W. & Prassanna, M. G. M. (2019). Conservation attempt of critically
endangered mangrove Lumnitzera littorea
(Jack) Voigt in Madu ganga Ramsar site of Sri Lanka; stand composition and seed
germination.. Ceylon Journal of Science, 48(3): 225-234.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i3.7646
International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
lahakoon, A.A.C.B., Abeysiriwardena, D.S.D.Z., Damunupola, J.W. and Gama-Arachchige, N.S. (2019). Evaluation of seed vigor of nine selected traditional rice varieties of Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, : 5.
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Karunarathna, T.C.M.F., Damunupola, J.W. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2019). Antifungal activity of invasive Mikania micrantha H.B.K. (Asteraceae) plant extracts against selected phytopathogens. . Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 24: 20.
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals, India.
Karunarathna, T.C.M.F., Damunupola, J.W. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2019). Antifungal activity of six invasive plant extracts against Fusarium sp. isolated from Dracaena sanderiana leaf spots. . Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals, India., .
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Samarasinghe, V.G.A.U., Prabath Nishantha, K.M.D.W., Bandara, N.C., Damunupola, J.W., Wijesundara, D.S.A. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2019). Insecticidal activity of seven invasive alien plants against aphids (Myzus persicae). . Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 78.
Proceedings of the First National Symposium of Sri Lanka Association for Mycology and Plant Pathology
Wanasinghe, W.U.T. and Damunupola, J.W. (2019). Efficacy of UV-C treatment on anthracnose disease control and postharvest quality enhancement of tomato. Proceedings of the First National Symposium of Sri Lanka Association for Mycology and Plant Pathology, : 16.
Ceylon Journal of Science
Wijayabandara, S. M. K. H., Damunupola, J. W., Krishnarajah, S. A., Daundasekera, W. A. M. & Wijesundara, D. S. A. (2018). Effect of different vase solutions on postharvest longevity of cut
foliage Ophiopogon japonicus.. Ceylon Journal of Science, 47(2): 195-199.
DOI: https://dot.org/10.4038/cjs.v47i2.7516
Proceedings of the Post Graduate Institute of Science Research Congress (RESCON 2018), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Alahakoon, A.A.C.B, Abeysiriwardena D.S.D.Z, Damunupola J.W. and Gama-Arachchige N.S. (2018). Effect of packing material and moisture content at packing on seed germination and vigor of three popular rice varieties of Sri Lanka. . Proceedings of the Post Graduate Institute of Science Research Congress (RESCON 2018), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, : 53.
Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPA 2018), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Alahakoon, A.A.C.B, Abeysiriwardena D.S.D.Z, Damunupola J.W. and Gama-Arachchige N.S. (2018). Seed dormancy, germination and soil seed bank composition of 12 common rice weeds of Sri Lanka. . Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPA 2018), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, : 71.
Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference – Extending Frontiers Towards Sustainable Development Goals, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Alahakoon, A.A.C.B, Abeysiriwardena D.S.D.Z, Damunupola J.W. and Gama-Arachchige N.S. (2018). Development of an accelerated aging seed vigor testing protocol for rice grown in Sri Lanka. . Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference – Extending Frontiers Towards Sustainable Development Goals, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, : 316.
Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Dayarathna, P.G.N.N., Damunupola, J.W. and Gama-Arachchige, N.S. (2018). Optimum storage temperature for mustard microgreens to maintain high postharvest quality and sensory attributes. Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, : 258.
Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Sri Lanka
Karunarathna, T.C.M.F. Damunupola J.W. and Bandara B.M.R (2018). Screening of selected invasive plant extracts for antifungal activity against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Sri Lanka, 3: 21.
4th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
Ratnayake, W.R.A.P.J., Damunupola, J.W., Liyanage, A.L.C.J, Rajapaksha, R.G.S.C. and Jayasundara, A.C.A. (2018). A model system to investigate drug loading and releasing using bacterial nanocellulose and bovine serum albumin. 4th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, : 125.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Ratnayake, W.R.A.P.J., Damunupola, J.W., Liyanage, A.L.C.J, Rajapaksha, R.G.S.C. and Jayasundara, A.C.A. (2018). Cutting edge protein and carbohydrate-based materials for drug delivery. . Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 94.
SLCARP International Agricultural Research Symposium
Samarasinghe, V.G.A.U., Bandara, N.C., Damunupola, J.W., Wijesundara, D.S.A. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2018). Invasive Alien Plants For Control Of Pest In Agriculture: Screening Plant Extract For Antifungal Activity. . SLCARP International Agricultural Research Symposium, : 34.
Proceedings of Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants Spices and Other Natural Products XVI
Samarasinghe, V.G.A.U., Prabath Nishantha, K. M. D. W. Bandara, N.C., Damunupola, J.W., Wijesundara, D.S.A. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2018). Pesticidal properties of some invasive plants. . Proceedings of Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants Spices and Other Natural Products XVI, : 206.
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Ratnayake, W.R.A.P.J., Damunupola, J.W., Rajapakse, S. and Jayasundera, A.C.A. (2018). Nanocellulose-protein matrices: A model system for controlled drug
delivery. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 5: 1-13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17501/23861215.2018.5101
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Jayasinghe, H.A.T.D., Samarasinghe, V.G.A.U., Bandara, N.C., Damunupola, J.W., Wijesundara, D.S.A. and Bandara, B.M.R (2017). Montmorillonite Clay Composites of Bioactive Compounds: Intercalation of An Antifungal Fraction of Ageratina riparia Root Extract. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 131.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Karunarathne, T.C.M.F., Damunupola, J.W. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2017). Antifungal activity of Mikania micrantha kunth (Asteraceae) and Clidermia hirta (l.) D. Don. (Melastomatacea) plant extracts. . Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 4: 112.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Samarasinghe, V.G.A.U., Bandara, N.C., Damunupola, J.W., Wijesundara, D.S.A. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2017). Antifungal Activity of Five Invasive Plants against Cladosporium sp. and Colletotrichum musae. . Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 89.
University of Peradeniya International Research Sessions
Samarasinghe, V.G.A.U., Bandara, N.C., Damunupola, J.W., Wijesundara, D.S.A. and Bandara, B.M.R. (2017). Antifungal activity of leaf and root extracts of the invasive plant Aristea ecklonii against four phytopathogenic fungi of fruits and vegetables. . University of Peradeniya International Research Sessions, : 465.
21st International Forestry and Environmental Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka
Mapa, M.H.M.N., Damunupola, J.W. and Jayasundara A.C.A. (2016). Efficacy of leaf extracts of invasive Tithonia diversifolia against selected fungal pathogens causing leaf spot disease. 21st International Forestry and Environmental Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka, : 65.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
Makawita, M.A.P., Chandrasena, W.D. and Damunupola, J.W. (2016). Preparation of a study package on tissue culture for unit 10 of the G.C.E. (A/L) Biology curriculum. . Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, : 150.
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Mapa, M.H.M.M.N., Damunupola, J.W., and Jayasundera, A.C.A. (2016). Efficacy of Tithonia diversifolia leaf extracts to inhibit selected fungal pathogens of ornamental foliage plants.. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, : 392.
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka
Welgama, A.U., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G., Damunupola, J.W. and Jayasundara, A.C.A. (2016). Germination, biology and chemical composition of a Sri Lankan medicinal herb: Abutilon indicum. . Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, 20: 388.
Journal of Ornamental Plants
Wijayabandara, S.M.K.H., Damunupola, J. W., Krishnarajah, S. A., Daundasekera, W. A. M. & Wijesundara, D. S. A. (2015). Can differential potting media and fertilizer treatments enhance the growth performance of Ophiopogon japonicus?. Journal of Ornamental Plants, 5(2): 115-121.
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Chandrathilake, T.H. and Damunupola, J.W. (2015). Improving postharvest longevity of Nephrolepis hirsutula (Frost.) C. Presl cut foliage. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 19: 377.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 2014
Wijayabandara, S.M.K.H., Damunupola, J. W., Krishnarajah, S. A., Daundasekera, W. A. M. & Wijesundara, D. S. A. (2014). Growth responses of Ophiopogon japonicus (L.F.) Ker-Gawl. for synthetic plant growth regulators. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 2014, : 69.
Proceedings of the International Conference On Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Biodiversity and Climate Change Sustainable Approaches, New Delhi, India, 2014
Wijayabandara, S.M.K.H., Damunupola, J. W., Krishnarajah, S. A., Daundasekera, W. A. M. & Wijesundara, D. S. A. (2014). Effect of media and fertilizer on the growth of Ophiopogon japonicus. Proceedings of the International Conference On Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Biodiversity and Climate Change Sustainable Approaches, New Delhi, India, 2014, : 29.
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2014
Wijayabandara, S.M.K.H., Damunupola, J. W., Krishnarajah, S. A., Daundasekera, W. A. M. & Wijesundara, D. S. A. (2014). Leaf spot disease of Ophiopogon japonicus caused by phyllosticta sp. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2014, 18: 572.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Weerakoon, W. M. A. I., Damunupola, J. W. & Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (2014). Vegetative propagation of two native tree species for the restoration of degraded grasslands in Knuckles Forest Reserve. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 18: 592.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dharmadasa, H.K.D.L. & Damunupola, J.W. (2014). Effectiveness of 5E instructional method in teaching and learning Agriculture and Food Technology, G.C.E. (O/L). Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 18: 90.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Damunupola, J.W., Nanayakkara, B.S. & Herath, H.E. (2014). Common fungal diseases of selected ornamental foliage plants. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 18: 580.
International Research Journal of Biological Sciences,
Herath, H.E., Krishnarajah, S.A. & Damunupola, J.W. (2013). Effect of two plant growth hormones and potting media on an ornamental foliage Plant, Ophiopogon sp. International Research Journal of Biological Sciences,, 02: 11-17.
Journal of National Science Foundation
Sanjeewani, B.L.G., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G., Fernando Thilina M. R. & Damunupola J.W. (2013). Storage and germination treatments for seeds of an ornamentally important Palm, Livistona rotunifolia (Lam) Mart. Journal of National Science Foundation, 41(4): 273-277.
Functional Plant Biology
Damunupola, J.W., Ratnayake, Kamani, Joyce, D.C. & Irving, D.E. (2011). Characterisation of xylem conduits and their possible role in limiting the vase life of cut Acacia holosericea (Mimosaceae) foliage stems. Functional Plant Biology, 38: 614–623.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Perera, A.K.C.H. & Damunupola, J.W. (2011). Extending postharvest longevity of Calathea zebrine.. Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 16: 185.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Herath, H.E., Krishnarajah, S.A., & Damunupola, J.W. (2011). Effect of plant growth hormones and potting media on the growth performance of Ophiopogan japonicus (ornamental foliage). Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 16: 183.
Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Sudusinghe, S.P., Marasinghe, P. & Damunupola, J.W. (2011). Comparative Pharmacognostic studies on Cyperus rotundus Linn. and Kyllinga monocephala Rottb. (Cyperaceae). Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka., 16: 179.
Proceedings of National Symposium for Floriculture Research 2011, Department of Botanic Gardens and Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka
Sanjeewani, B.L.G., Jayasuriya, K.M.G.G., Fernando, M.T.R. & Damunupola, J.W. (2011). Seed dormancy and seed storage behaviour of Livistona rotundifolia (Lam.) Mart. Proceedings of National Symposium for Floriculture Research 2011, Department of Botanic Gardens and Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka, : 40 .
Proceedings of National Symposium for Floriculture Research 2011. Department of Botanic Gardens and Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka.
Herath, H.E., Krishnarajha, S. & Damunupola, J.W. (2011). Effect of BAP (Benzylammino purine) and IAA (Indole acetic acid) on the growth of Ophiopogon japonicus (ornamental foliage). Proceedings of National Symposium for Floriculture Research 2011. Department of Botanic Gardens and Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka., : 78 .
Proceedings of National Symposium for Floriculture Research 2011. Department of Botanic Gardens and Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka
Perera, A.K.C.H. & Damunupola, J.W. (2011). Effects of different treatments on extending postharvest longevity of Calathea zebrina. Proceedings of National Symposium for Floriculture Research 2011. Department of Botanic Gardens and Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka, : 40-43 .
Postharvest Biology and Technology
Damunupola, J.W., Qian, T., Muusers, R., Joyce, D.C. & Irving, D.E. Van Meeteren, U. (2010). Effect of S-carvone on vase life parameters of selected cut flower and foliage species. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 55: 66-69 .
A Practical Manual. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Barton ACT, Australia
Faragher, J., Damunupola, J., Ratnayake, K. & Joyce, D. (2010). Postharvest fact sheets - Acacia. In Faragher, J., Gollnow, B. & Joyce, D., (Eds.), Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers from Australian Native Plants and Related Species:. A Practical Manual. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Barton ACT, Australia, : 93-96 .
Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science
Damunupola, J.W. & Joyce, D.C. (2008). When is a vase solution biocide not, or not only, antimicrobial?. Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, 77: 211–228.
Proceedings of the XVI Congress of the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology, Finland
Damunupola, J.W., Joyce, D.C. & Irving, D.E. (2008). Effects of cations on xylem flow in cut Acacia holosericea stems. Proceedings of the XVI Congress of the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology, Finland, .
Proceedings of the National and Trans-Tasman Horticultural Science Conference, Gold Coast, Australia
Damunupola, J.W., Qian, T. & Joyce, D.C. (2008). Relative Effects of Tap versus Deionised Water, Solution Depth, and Surfactant on Acacia holosericea vase life. Proceedings of the National and Trans-Tasman Horticultural Science Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, .
Australasian Postharvest Conference 2007, Terrigal, Australia
Damunupola, J,W., Qian, T., Muusers, R., Joyce, D.C., Irving, D.E. & Van Meeteren, U. (2007). S-Carvone: an antimicrobial vase solution component?. Australasian Postharvest Conference 2007, Terrigal, Australia, .
Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Damunupola, J.W. & Adikaram, N.K.B. (2005). Investigation of defence mechanisms in relation to stem-end rot disease of mango. Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka., 10: 102 .
SARRC Workshop on Systematics, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Adikaram, N.K.B. & Damunupola, J. (2001). Taxonomy and Preservation of Fungi and Herbarium Management. SARRC Workshop on Systematics, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, .
Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Annual Sessions
Damunupola, J.W and Adikaram, N.K.B. (2001). Response of two local pineapple cultivars to Thielaviopsis paradoxa causing Blackrot disease. . Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Annual Sessions, 57: 54.